LEGOLAND
- Windsor
History
of LEGOLAND
LEGO was founded by Ole
Kirk Christiansen in 1934. The name comes
from the Danish words "Leg godt",
meaning "Play well". In 1968 the
idea of making a permanent exhibition of
LEGO models was hit upon and the first LEGOLAND
opened in Billund, Denmark. In 1992 Windsor
Safari Park went into receivership and four
years later in 1996 LEGOLAND Windsor opened
on the site, using 25 million LEGO bricks.
Today, LEGOLAND Windsor currently offers
over 50 interactive rides and attractions,
11 restaurants and cafés and seven
shops. At its peak, LEGOLAND Windsor employs
up to 155 full time staff and a further
775 seasonal staff. Since the opening of
LEGOLAND Windsor, LEGOLAND California opened
in 1999 and more recently LEGOLAND Deutschland
opened in 2002.
LEGOLAND Today
At LEGOLAND Windsor the
entertainment is certainly hands-on. Children
aged 2-12 can take to the road, soar through
the skies and sail the seas in complete
safety. With over 50 interactive rides,
live shows, building workshops, driving
schools and attractions, all set in 150
acres of beautiful parkland, LEGOLAND Windsor
is a unique family theme park.
Merlin Entertainments Group.
Directions
By Road:
LEGOLAND®Windsor
is on the B3022 Windsor/Ascot road just
two miles from Windsor town centre. It's
easily reached via the M25 and clearly signed
from the M3 (Junction 3), M4 (Junction 6)
and all approach roads. Parking is free,
however there is Preferred Parking for those
who wish to park closer to the entrance,
at the cost of £5 per car. Annual
Pass holders can park for £2 per visit
or £10 per season.
By Rail:
Just half an hour from
London Paddington to Windsor & Eton
Central, via Slough www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
; or direct from London Waterloo to Windsor
& Eton Riverside (www.southwesttrains.co.uk),
with a bus service to the park from stops
close to both stations. Money saving packages
to LEGOLAND Windsor are available which
include LEGOLAND admission, rail travel
and shuttle bus. These inclusive tickets
are available from most major stations in
mainland Britain or through Rail Telesales
and accredited travel agents.
For train times and fares,
call 08457 48 49 50. (24 hrs, call may be
recorded, local call rate applies).
Address:
LEGOLAND® Windsor Park Ltd
Winkfield Road
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 4AY
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Map & Directions
Telephone:
08705 04 04 04
Email:
Visitorservices@LEGOLAND.co.uk
More Information
can be found at: www.legoland.co.uk |
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