of England Middle School – and St John's Beaumont independent school. St John's Beaumont was opened in 1888, originally a preparatory school for the Jesuit public school, Beaumont College, which was also situated in Old Windsor. Beaumont College was closed in 1967. The Great Park Windsor Great Park is largely within the bounds of Old Windsor, including both the Royal and Cumberland Lodges. Famous people Old Windsor is, or has been, the home of several famous people, including: Sir Elton John, who lives at Woodside on the edge of the Great Park Actress Geraldine McEwan, who was born in Old Windsor Location Old Windsor lies on the south bank of the River Thames, southeast of the town of Windsor. It is near to the villages of Englefield Green and Datchet, and is connected by a towpath to Old Windsor Lock. The parish church lies on the edge of the village by the river, at the site of the original settlement. Transport links Old Windsor is approximately 5 minutes' drive from Windsor and 20 minutes from London Heathrow Airport, and is near to the M4 and M25 motorways. The nearest railway station is at and is just under away. References External links Parish Council website Villages in Berkshire Civil parishes in Berkshire Populated places on the River Thames Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Windsor Great Park