Legoland Windsor offers a fantastic, family-friendly experience with various attractions and rides suitable for children of all ages.
If you are considering going to Legoland in Windsor, let this be your guide and full review! Deep dive into this Legoland Windsor review of the various themed areas, rides, food and accommodation.
Legoland has over fifty-five rides, and it is jam-packed with adrenaline-fueled rides, well-known Lego characters, and plenty for the little ones.
We recently went to Legoland Windsor with our two children, aged 6 and 3. We went on a standard Saturday morning and arrived at approximately 10:30 a.m. after travelling from the South Coast.
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Before Going to Legoland
Planning ahead for your trip to Legoland is essential, as it can get busy. Being organised means it will be less overwhelming for you and if you are bringing children, them also.
So you have read some reviews of Legoland Windsor and decided to visit, or perhaps swayed by the excited small people in your family?
Perhaps you are considering staying at the new Legoland Woodland Village?
Here are some of my best Legoland Windsor Tips and Tricks, having recently gone for a day trip.
Choose a Quieter Date
Although we went on a weekend, it was busy but manageable. Legoland Windsor is much quieter on local school days.
It can get very busy on school holidays and half term. Lock in your date, and then you can plan around it.
Book in Advance
Booking your tickets in advance is highly recommended. This will save you time and effort when you arrive.
Booking ahead of time is also more cost-effective.
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Download the Legoland App
Download the Legoland app to help plan your day. What areas do you most want to visit? The app also has an interactive map that helps you plan your routes. This was a lifesaver for us on the day.
The app also allows you to predict queue times and choose “reserve and ride” for some rides to avoid lengthy queues.
The Legoland app helps to find dining areas, show times and restrooms. It also maps walking distance to your next destination.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your phone is fully charged on the day. You could even bring your own mini-charging dock, as it is helpful to have access to the Legoland app throughout the day.
Save a copy of your tickets to your phone or print a copy out, and be ready to present on arrival. There are charging stations for a small fee within the resort.
Time Your Arrival
Try to arrive early. The entrance opens at 9:30 a.m. and the rides commence at 10 a.m. Having an idea of what areas you prefer will allow you to beat the queues by heading straight there.
Expect bag searches at the entrance. These are quick and seamless and aim to promote safety, as glass, sharp objects, and alcohol are not allowed inside the resort.
Shopping at Legoland Windsor
There is a huge Lego Store at the entrance/exit, which can get very busy at the end of the day. If you wish to avoid the larger store, there are numerous smaller stores dotted about the various themed areas.
We found setting some expectations for the Lego Store for our kids to prevent even further overwhelm on the day was very worthwhile.
We gave them each a budget to stick within and plenty of time to choose what beloved toy they wanted to buy.
You can use the Store Shopper service to store any purchased items for collection later or have them sent directly to one of the Resort Hotels on-site.
My 3-year-old enjoyed choosing her three Lego characters in the larger Lego store. There is a stall with a large mix of Lego characters, heads, bodies and hats to choose from. She made three Lego characters for £7.99.
Prepare a Picnic
Many people agree the food at Legoland is expensive and not the best. Pack lots of snacks and food for the day so you have backup.
My two ran on adrenaline all day, so filling snacks throughout the day helped. We brought a thermos flask filled with roasted sweet potatoes, sandwiches, chopped fruit, breadsticks, crisps and pots of jelly.
We also brought water bottles where there are refill stations throughout Legoland.
Payments
Legoland is almost entirely cashless, cards and contactless payments are accepted. However, some of the additional activities require £1 coins, so bring some £1 coins for ease.
These can also be used to obtain a locker for the day if you want to lighten the load. Just be aware that the locker swallows the £1 when you open it, annoyingly. So you might want to limit how often you open it.
Visiting with Additional Needs
Total Sensory Space
I wanted to mention this area first as it saved us lots of tears in the afternoon. This is the first of its kind in a theme park. It is designed to provide a calming space for guests with additional needs.
It has some beautiful light installations which help aid calm and overcome the overwhelm of the resort.
With bubble tubes, infinity tunnels and soft seating, it is the perfect wind-down space offering respite. We highly rated this initiative.
There is a total sensory space accessible in the resort hotel, which is for hotel guests only.
Ride Access Pass (RAP)
The RAP is available for visitors who cannot queue for long periods, or who may need reasonable adjustments due to their disability.
It allows access to a virtual queuing system to access the rides and attractions for themselves and up to three other guests (where at least one person must be aged 14 or over).
Legoland has partnered with Nimbus Disability, which will assess your needs and can grant you a Ride Access Pass for up to three years.
This pass is also eligible for Thorpe Park as well as Alton Towers Resort and Chessington World of Adventures.
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We explored three main areas in depth whilst visiting others more briefly. After all, it is a huge day out for the little ones. This also means we are keen to return and see what else Legoland has to offer.
Legoland Themed Lands
DUPLO Valley
We started at DUPLO Valley to ease us into what would be a huge day out. We figured this would be a good place to start, as the rides are catered for the younger guests.
The kids immediately flocked to the open play area, and my boy became slightly overwhelmed by the number of rides to choose from.
We soon realised that the open play areas were real lifesavers, as they appeared familiar and predictable for our kids.
There was also no expectation that they would decide what ride to go on and subsequently queue for some time.
We then went straight to Fairy Tale Brook, where there was hardly any queue at 11 a.m. At the end of the day, we all spoke about how much we enjoyed this ride.
It was a gentle boat ride through a fairytale forest with many recognisable magical characters and princesses – all made from Lego!
The DUPLO Airport looked so much fun, but my kids decided to skip it. At DUPLO Airport, kids can pilot propellor-powered helicopters and soak in the views from above.
Finally, in this area, the kids decided to go on the DUPLO Dino Coaster. This seemed like a popular attraction, as it was an easy, slow ride that gave great views of the area.
We queued for approximately thirty minutes for this ride, but the kids were happy to do so, and enjoyed it. My only critique is that it only went around the short track twice.
Other options in this area that look great are the Safari Splash, Drench Towers, and the DUPLO Express. We will definitely factor these into our next visit.
NinjaGo
This was one of the final areas we visited, and we were not disappointed. The children had a meet and greet with a life-size Master Wu.
The kids enjoyed the rock climbing wall, which we thought was a good touch. Again, this being free play and not busy at all allowed them to blow off some steam without expectations.
We joined the queue for the Ninjago Ride, and we did not know what to expect. This was at the end of the day, and although the kids were tired at this point, they pushed through.
We were not disappointed, as Ninjago is a 4D interactive family ride. The booth fit all four of us, and we donned our 4D glasses and set off for a thrilling and hilarious adventure.
We were taken through multiple scenes, practising our ninja skills and fighting through ice, wind and fire.
I couldn’t stop laughing when I looked over and saw my other half shadowboxing the skeleton ghosts.
When we got home, we all said this was one of our favourite rides. I strongly recommend booking a reservation and ride for this attraction, as it had some of the longest waiting times, but it was highly worth it.
Explore Pirate Shores
We loved this area, as the open play space “Castaway Camp” was designed perfectly for children of all ages.
With large towering fortresses and a big pirate ship, my two kids got entertained here for up to an hour. They particularly enjoyed the high rope bridges and slides.
It could do with more benches for families to enjoy picnics and lunches. The only benches appeared to get full very quickly.
We did stumble across the Enchanted Forest, just behind this playground, which offered us some shade and quiet space to encourage the kids to eat. This had more space for families to picnic.
Pirate Falls: Treasure Quest gathered huge crowds. it plunges downwards on the water which tends to create excitement from the riders.
A nice touch was the full-body dryer that helps riders dry off from the splash! Bring the kids’ puddle suits for this one, or rain ponchos, which are available to purchase.
Some of the rides here are 6 plus, so we chose not to split up as our little girl, aged 3, a complete daredevil and adrenaline seeker, would have been upset to miss out.
The Pirates Burger Kitchen is located here, alongside a coffee shop. Notably, many parents were donned with coffee cups to help them power through the day!
Miniland
Many of the Legoland Windsor resort reviews rate Miniland highly. My two were no exception to this, and I thoroughly enjoyed exploring the various well-known landmarks in the mini version.
This thoughtfully curated section includes mini England, Scotland, Wales, USA, Paris, Denmark, Belgium, and more.
My boy was particularly excited to recognise the Eiffel Tower, the London Eye and Big Ben. They also enjoyed the miniature railway making its way through mini-Wales.
The highlight of Miniland for us as a family was the Sky Rider. Queues for this weren’t too bad on the day, and it offered us an eagle-eye view of the whole of Miniland from above.
The Miniland ride starts from the Bricktopia area.
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Legoland Reviews Windsor – Food
There are plenty of food and drink stations dotted throughout Legoland Windsor, which is much needed due to its sheer size!
Although we packed a picnic and plenty of snacks, we still fancied a stop off for hot chips, coffee and ice cream throughout the day.
Please be aware that much of the food is typical “theme-park” food, so if you are on a special diet, do not expect a wide choice of healthy salads. It is mostly fried food, hot dogs and burgers, with some vegan options.
Although not outwardly advertised, most stalls had vegan food, such as vegan hot dogs, burgers, and plant-based fish.
Many people agree that the food here is quite expensive for what you get. If you are staying at Legoland Hotel, you can take a short journey into Windsor to eat at a local restaurant.
Others choose to order via “Just Eat” or “Deliveroo” to their hotel – as more choice is available then.
I wish I read more Legoland Windsor food reviews before I went as I was expecting a bit more to be honest.
The Hungry Troll
The Hungry Troll is based in the Mythica area of Legoland. It largely serves fish and chips, with the usual sides of curry sauce and mushy peas.
They offer a children’s plant-based fish bits option, and I was informed that the whole restaurant is dairy-free. There is indoor and outdoor dining here.
City Walk Pizza and Pasta
This is an all-you-can-eat pizza and pasta place, so bring your appetite! Which you may have built up with all of the adventuring.
The pizza and pasta are made fresh. There are some salad options which are needed to balance all of the carbohydrates! They also serve garlic dough balls and soft drinks.
There are five pizza choices at this restaurant, and they can cater to gluten- and dairy-free diets.
Some discounts are also available for pre-booking, so keep an eye out for this.
Ben and Jerrys
The Ben and Jerry’s Scoop Shop is located in the Imagination area of Legoland, right across from the cinema, There are some seats available to sit and enjoy one of their varieties of ice creams.
This offers a delicious treat, especially on a hot day. Choose from waffles, cones, tubs, creamy milkshakes or delicious ice cream sundaes.
One flavour of vegan ice cream was available here (cookie dough).
There are many other places to grab food at Legoland Windsor; however, we did not check them out. There are also plenty of places to get coffee or ice cream if you prefer.
Stay at Legoland Windsor
Although we did not stay at Legoland on this occasion, there are plenty of options if you choose to do so. It is a mega day, after all, and many people travel long distances to visit the Legoland theme park.
We endeavour to stay at Legoland next time. Then, we will be able to offer a full Legoland Windsor review on the accommodation!
Legoland Woodland Village
This is due to open soon; it looks amazing. With woodland-themed lodges, it offers another great option to stay at Legoland Windsor.
Legoland Resort Hotel
This is the main hotel, located in the heart of Legoland. It has many fun Lego features, including a brightly coloured splash pool and various themed bedrooms.
Legoland Castle Hotel
The Legoland Castle Hotel offers magical-themed rooms, access to a Nespresso coffee machine and access to the Legoland playroom.
How to Get to Legoland Windsor
Train to Legoland Windsor
While there isn’t a direct train to Legoland Windsor, you can take a train to nearby stations and complete the journey with a short bus or taxi ride.
Windsor & Eton Central and Windsor & Eton Riverside are the closest train stations.
You can catch a shuttle bus or taxi from these stations to Legoland Windsor, which is approximately a 10-15 minute drive away.
Regular train services to Windsor are available from London Paddington and London Waterloo, making it accessible for a day trip.
Shuttle Bus
A shuttle bus runs 3-4 times an hour from Windsor City Centre. This is located near the staff entrance at Legoland Windsor.
Many other Legoland Windsor reviews rated this service as a helpful link between the Legoland resort and Windsor.
Heathrow
Many people travel from Ireland and other parts of Europe to experience the fun of Legoland, whether it is a day trip or a weekend. Heathrow is the closest airport to Legoland Windsor.
A taxi from Heathrow Airport to Legoland Windsor costs approximately £45, which might be worth it after travelling.
There are also buses leaving Heathrow Terminal 5, which stop at Slough, Windsor and the Legoland Hotel entrance.
Parking at Legoland Windsor
Three main car parks are just a short walk from the main entrance. They are listed as car parks B-D. The accessible car park is also available closer to the entrance.
Parking costs £8 for the day. You can purchase this ahead of time on the Legoland Windsor App.
The hotel’s car park is on the theme park’s other side. It is always worth putting which car park you aim for on your maps.
We wasted about 15 minutes in the car because we simply put “Legoland” on the maps! That was my bad.
Legoland is well-signposted in the local area. Keep an eye out for the brown signs on the roadways.
We found the parking fairly seamless and straightforward. Although there were queues to get out at the end of the day.
Legoland Windsor Opening Times
Legoland Windsor’s opening times vary throughout the year. Generally, the park opens at 10:00 AM and closes between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, depending on the season and specific dates.
However, guests are welcome to enter through the gates and hang around the entrance part of Legoland from 09:30 AM while waiting for the rides to start at 10:00 AM.
The park may stay open later during peak times, such as school holidays and weekends.
I was surprised by the beautiful views of London the entrance offers.
It’s best to check the official Legoland Windsor website for the most up-to-date information on opening hours for the specific day of your visit.
I hope this Legoland Windsor Resort Review, alongside the tips and tricks, have been helpful. I certainly found reviews of Legoland Windsor, alongside the Facebook groups helpful!
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