UK Theme Parks - Legoland Windsor

Legoland Windsor Theme Park is an area of 150is an extensive range of food choices around the
acres and is located in Berkshire. The park firstpark and around the park are Carts and Stands for
opened its gates as a Lego theme park in 1996 andpeople wanting a quick snack. Some of the places to
boasts 50 rides, of which 3 are roller coasters and 6eat are: Cinnabon Bakery, Pitstop Cafe, Sweet Shop,
are water rides. The theme park is built on the oldPapa Moles Ice Cream and Coffee Shop, Pasta Patch,
site of Windsor Safari Park. The only remnant of theFish and Chips, Baguette Bar, Burger Ranch, The Big
safari park is the railway, now known as the Hill TrainRestaurant, Ice Cream and Donuts, Crossed Ribs
which connects The Beginning to the Wild Woods.BBQ, Knights Table Rotisserie and the Jungle Cafe.
Legoland Windsor has 10 themed areas which areAmong the gift shops at Legoland Windsor, is the
predominantly targeted for the 2 to 12 year ageLego Big Shop. This is the largest Lego store in the
range, but no age groups are barred. In fact, theUK with the biggest selection of Lego toys. Inside
park has won numerous awards for its dedication tothe shop is a life-size statue of Harry Potter and
giving young children fun and laughter. These includeHaggrid and are made entirely out of Lego.
the "Best UK Attraction for Children", given byThere is never a dull moment at Legoland Windsor.
Yandell Publishing and, more recently, the "Best FamilyThroughout the season, there are fairytale shows
Visitor Attraction" by Tommy's Parent Friendlywhich will enthrall the youngsters and enchant the
Awards.adults. At the Duplo Theatre, the very colorful Little
Legoland Windsor is the UK's third most popular paidRed Riding Hood and Jack and the Beanstalk
for tourist attraction with 1.3 million visitors annually.fairytales are staged. During the high season a third
One of the most popular locations at the park is theshow is The Princess and the Pea. Spellbreaker 4D is
Miniland, an area that with the aid of 40 million Legoa new medieval adventure film with stunning 3D
blocks has recreated scenes from various cities inspecial effects and nerve-sizzling physical 4D effects
Europe.which takes you right to the heart of the adventure
The ten themed areas at Legoland Windsor are: 1.where the hero rescues the princess and battles the
The Beginning; 2. Imagination Centre; 3. Miniland; 4.evil Wizard and his Skeleton Army. There is a live
Duplo Land; 5. Traffic; 6. LEGO City; 7. Land of theaction show - Johnny Thunder in the Secret of
Vikings (New for 2007); 8. Wild Woods; 9. KnightsScorpion Palace. Plenty of high dives, fast paced
Kingdom; 10. Adventure Land. The parks slogan isaction sequences and exciting jet-ski races around
Heroes Wanted.Lego City Harbour. Plenty of audience participation.
Obviously the rides at Legoland Windsor are not veryAll in all, a wonderful day out for the younger children
extreme, although some of the smaller children wouldand even with the height restrictions, which are very
disagree with this, for instance the Jungle Coasterlow anyway, there are plenty of rides to suit even
which is the fastest ride in all the park reaching 60kmthe smallest of children. It is refreshing to be able to
h and having a 16 metre drop. There are minimumtake the very young to a theme park without having
heights at this park. Children under 1.3m must beto worry about them not being able to go on the
accompanied by an adult on some of the rides.more popular rides. As I said, it is predominantly for
As always at a theme park, there are plenty ofthe 2 to 12 age range. Details of prices and opening
places to eat. Legoland Windsor is no different. Theretimes can be found by going to Legoland Windsor.