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Recommendation added: 27/01/2006 23:07
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"Lego Land Windsor
What can I say, I went here on a school trip with my daughter, we travelled via coach which took around 1 ½ hours to get there. My personally opinion this is too long for children to be on a coach, especially 5/6 year olds. But this was more to do with the school, and not the place. Also this hinders you as you do not have as much time to explore the park.
Now the park itself has plenty of Attractions from towns and building built entirely form LEGO, to rides.
The most amazing thing about the park is the Lego and what can be achieved with time effort and plenty of money. Throughout the Park are man made sculptures made form LEGO, including a girl and boy which are situated outside the toilets. These were a great idea as the children new exactly which toilet to go to. So keep your eyes open as you explore the Park for the amazing and quite intriguing sculptures.
There are numerous activities for a wide range of ages throughout the park, these are all special designed to entertain and teach children using enjoyable techniques.
The Imagination Centre
Build and Test this is a key example of the techniques used to encourage children to use their imaginations. Here they can build and construct cars, towers and other objects onto a specially designed earthquake table. Once built they are able to see if their construction will with hold an earthquake. This enables the children to understand the importance of a solid object. Also the Cars can be raced on the tracks which are already built. The children enjoyed doing this a lot. Another great area is the Educational Workshops Children are introduced to the concept of computer control and get to build their own robot from LEGO bricks.
MiniLand
This is the area which is without a doubt the most amazing just because of the sheer work that has gone into creating it. Miniland contains some 35 million pieces of LEGO to recreate scenes from Europe, including London, Paris and Amsterdam.
Last year they introduced, a LEGO version of Cape Canaveral featuring the John F. Kennedy Space Centre, perfect for any Space fans.
Traffic
Now this was one of the funniest places to watch, the children queue up for a driving school where they drive around in L built cars. They 1st have to watch a short video on how to control the cars and also the rules of the road including Traffic Lights, Roundabouts and basic driving standards. Once they get into there cars they drive around the purpose built area. It consists of turns, roundabouts, traffic lights, giveaway sections and many other road marking. This is quiet funny as the children mainly spend their time in barriers (as they crash), at the traffic lights as they are not sure when to go or just going round and round the roundabouts. When they do finish a horn goes to let the children know that they are safe to get out of their vehicles, as they leave they are issued with a driving license (a small Card) to say that they have passed the Lego Driving School. This is one for the children and the parents, so please give it a go.
Other areas in the Park are:
DUPLO Land
LEGO City
Wild Woods
Knight's Kingdom
Adventure Land
Now there are many rides here and just like many theme parks there are restrictions to some of the rides, so don't forget to check. These rides and integrated with in the areas above.
There is entertainment throughout the season in our show venues. Which are Imagination Centre, DUPLO Land and LEGO City. For daily show times, pick up a programme on arrival at the park.
Events for 2006
LEGOLAND Windsor is celebrating its 10th birthday in style with four fantastic new attractions when it opens on 25 March 2006. New additions include a stunning LEGO brick model display of London, a fantastic digger activity area, a thrilling 4D film and an awesome live-action show. There's also an outstanding special events programme packed with fun-filled activities to keep you coming back for more!
There quiet a few different shops at the Park including:
The LEGO Big Shop, this is the biggest shop out of them all selling LEGO and more LEGO, you can even see Haggard from the Harry Potter which is made entirely from Lego pieces.
Kids Wear a clothing shop where you can purchase kids' Kabooki clothing
Pick-A-Brick Shop, this is where you can choose all different types of LEGO for the budding model makers.
Brick Brothers Souvenir Co.is where you can purchase souvenirs including magnets, mugs masks and much more
DUPLO Store For the younger children this is perfect.
The Turret Shop Ride Photography here you'll also find a variety of role play and dress up costumes, so use your imagination and pretend you are the knight of the realm or princess of the kingdom
Ride Photography
Get a photo to remember from your thrilling ride on one of the coasters or pick up your driving licence after passing your driving test at the Driving School.
Ok the one thing you will not have a problem finding is food outlets at the Park, the only problem you may have is deciding what to actually have to eat. Below is a list of the different outlets you can visit.
Cinnabon Bakery
Pit Stop Café
Papa Mole's Ice Cream & Coffee Shop
Pasta Patch
Baguette Bar
The Big Restaurant
Burger Ranch
Ice Cream & Doughnuts
Crossed Ribs BBQ
Knights' Table Rotisserie
Fish & Chips
Cadbury Jungle Café
Sweet Shop
Carts and Stands
Ok to be honest some of the food outlets are a little expensive but not all of them, you will need a whole day to explore the Park and even then you may still miss some of it. So be prepared by wearing comfortable shoes and clothes.
Opening Times and Directions can be found on their Website www.lego.com
1 day ticket Child (3-15)/Senior Citizen: £23.00 Adult: £29.00
2 day ticket Child (3-15)/Senior Citizen: £45.00 Adult: £57.00
CHILDREN UNDER 3 GO FREE
You can also purchase Annual Passes- Lifetime Passes
Gift Vouchers
These make the ideal present and are available at the park or via our hotline. Gift Vouchers can be used for park admission (at the gate only, not including online or telephone bookings) or in our on-site restaurants and shops. To book call 08705 04 04 04.
Contact Details
Email: Visitorservices@legoland.co.uk
Email: CustomerServices@Legoland.co.uk
Telephone: 08705 04 04 04
Customer Services
LEGOLAND® Windsor Park Ltd
Winkfield Road
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 4AY"
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