Local shopping and recreational facilities can be found in Old Windsor with Windsor itself offering more extensive amenities, as well as a train service to London Paddington (from around 30 minutes). The nearby centres of Maidenhead and Bracknell all offer a comprehensive range of leisure and shopping facilities and Maidenhead operates a direct First Great Western train service to London Paddington (from 39 minutes).
Good local schools are numerous and include Eton College, St Mary's School, Ascot, Heathfield, St George's, Papplewick, The American Community School and Royal Holloway. The surrounding Great Park is largely within the bounds of Old Windsor and provides wonderful walking and riding opportunities. Golf can be enjoyed at the nearby Wentworth Estate, The Royal Berkshire Golf Club and Sunningdale.