We visited Legoland Windsor with our two children during the school holidays. It was a fun and memorable day for all the family, and we’ve put together our thoughts on all aspects of the day including the rides, food, and other attractions. Keep reading to see our full Legoland Windsor review.
Our overall thoughts
We found Legoland Windsor to be fun for all the family with plenty of choice for activities and relatively short queues despite it being the school holidays.
What ages is Legoland Windsor best for?
A visit to Legoland Windsor would probably cater best to children aged between 4 and 11. Many of the rides have a minimum height restriction of 0.9m which children in this age range will mostly meet.
For younger children aged 2-4, there are still plenty of attractions to enjoy including the newly opened Enchanted Forest and the DUPLO valley which is ideal for smaller children. It’s a great UK theme park with a lot to offer so children are unlikely to get bored, even over a few days here.
Legoland Windsor ticket prices
The ticket prices for Legoland Windsor are as follows:
- Adults (16+) pre-booked online: £43
- Children pre-booked online: £43
- Adult (16+) booked on the day: £66
- Children booked on the day: £66
- Children under 90cm height (typically under 2-3 years): Free
You can also buy annual passes starting at £49
Attractions and shows
Legoland Windsor is full of attractions that are sure to keep kids of all ages entertained. There were so many different rides suited to all ages from little ones up to older kids. Some of the rides had quite long queues but you could always find some that didn’t.
Lego model towns
We started our day visiting the Lego model towns which feature a range of themed Lego builds and scenes from the UK, USA, and Europe.
Legoland rides
After visiting the Lego model towns we tried out the range of rides and were not disappointed.
There are lots suitable for all ages and heights, we particularly loved the submarine ride.
The Lego cars were a favourite with us and the children loved getting their own driving license at the end.
Some of the top Legoland rides we enjoyed included:
- Hydra’s Challenge – An interactive water ride where children over 4 can steer their own boats. People watching on the sidelines can also control water cannons for added fun.
- Miniland Model Towns – As we mentioned, the Miniland model towns were great fun with plenty to look at, and there were no queues compared to some of the larger busy rides.
- Pirate Falls Treasure Quest – A thrilling pirate-themed log flume water ride that was a lot of fun; there can be queues for this one but it was a great experience.
- Laser Raiders – An ancient Egyptian-themed ride where you shoot your laser gun at the bad guys on your way through a temple. We really enjoyed this one, even as adults.
Shows and performances
When you need a break from walking or the rain starts, there are various shows to watch undercover. Legoland offers a number of 4D movie experiences including Lego Ninjago – Master of the 4th Dimension, and Lego City 4D – Officer in Pursuit.
There are also some live-action shows like the pirate-themed Return to Skeleton Bay which features acrobatics and swordplay. Overall, the shows we saw were very entertaining and a nice break from the rides and walking around.
Food at Legoland Windsor
There are loads of places to eat at Legoland Windsor, although the food is fairly basic. Each of the food options has different themes including fish and chips, pizza, pasta, and chicken burgers.
Some of the top food outlets:
- City Walk Pizza and Pasta – This offered a range of tasty options that the kids loved, the fresh pizzas were a favourite.
- The Hungry Troll – A chippy-style food option, perfect for anyone who loves classics like fish and chips, pies, and mushy peas.
- Pirate’s Burger Kitchen – Another pirate-themed offering with a choice of beef and chicken burgers, including vegan options.
As well as meals, Legoland also offers a selection of snacks and sweet treats including cakes and donuts. We particularly enjoyed the warm sugar-covered donuts, a lovely sweet snack to keep us going during the day.
Bringing your own food
You also have the option to bring your own food with you if you don’t want to pay for a meal or snacks, this will of course be the cheapest way to eat on a visit to Legoland. There are some covered areas outside where you can eat your own picnic or packed lunch.
Rules state that bringing outside food into the restaurants during wet weather will be down to the discretion of the manager at each restaurant. Something to bear in mind if you do plan on bringing your own food!
Review summary
Overall, our family really enjoyed the experience at Legoland Windsor. While some areas were busy with long queues, there were plenty of other attractions to keep everyone occupied. There was something for children of all ages and adults too, however, children aged between 4 and 11 will probably find the most to do here. We would certainly visit Legoland Windsor again.