Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. United Kingdom law
Cannabis laws in Windsor follow United Kingdom’s national law. Local variations are uncommon—jurisdiction law sets the baseline for legality and penalties.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis may be prescribed by specialists for certain conditions, though access remains limited. Some hemp-derived products may be sold under separate rules, but that does not mean marijuana is legal, and legality can depend on product content and labeling. Unauthorized possession carries legal risk.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Available via specialist prescription
- Possession: Illegal without prescription
- Buying/Selling: Illegal outside licensed medical
- Tourists: No routine access to medical prescriptions
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative Background
The UK rescheduled cannabis for medical use in 2018, allowing specialist doctors to prescribe cannabis-based medicinal products for conditions where evidence supports benefit (such as certain forms of epilepsy or multiple sclerosis). Recreational use remains fully illegal, classified as a Class B drug with potential criminal penalties for possession or supply.
Law Enforcement
Windsor had plenty of visible police, even outside the centre. Outdoor smoking seemed to get more attention than anything kept out of public view.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Near the bottom of the High Street hill, look for the black sign on the left for the library and Bachelor’s Acre. Down the alley and left at the road is the park. Street sellers sometimes sat there, though come on, this was Her Majesty’s town. The pubs right at the bottom of the hill were another route into the scene, especially the last one on the right as you went down.
Marijuana Prices
- £20 for an eighth of decent flower, often closer to 3 g
More Information
Resin seldom turned up among younger Windsor smokers, though friendly pub conversations sometimes led to a little. And say hello to old Dave if you see him. The grizzled busker sat with his guitar and had a reputation as the nicest guy in town. Complete legend.