Like so many others, my child is absolutely besotted with Lego. Legoland was an obvious choice for a special day out for him.
Legoland Windsor is one of the UK’s best theme parks for families of all ages. If you have not visited before, it can be very overwhelming. You want to enjoy as much as possible and not waste all your time waiting in queues. After visiting Legoland many times, we have put together top tips to enhance your trip to Legoland so you can make the most of your time in the park.
Our Top Tips For Visiting Legoland
Measure your child before visiting
My son is 5 years old, which I found was the perfect age for him to visit this theme park. He’s just sparked a real interest in and love for Lego, and there was so much for him to get involved with and enjoy.
A number of the rides at Legoland have limits for children below certain heights. An adult must accompany children under 1 metre on most of the major rides, and some rides will not be suitable at all until the child is 1.3 metres or taller.
Children under 90cm in height can visit Legoland Windsor Park for free with one paying adult, which is brilliant. They can enjoy 12 rides, the mini world, a Duplo Valley area, and plenty of interactive areas and playgrounds to keep them entertained.
If you measure your child in advance, you can avoid the rides they are unable to go on and avoid any disappointment on the day.
Get there early
Perhaps the most important of our tips for visiting Legoland is to get there early! The first time we visited Legoland Windsor, we were at the park from when it opened until closing, and we still had things we didn’t manage to fit in. So, getting there early is a must to make the most of your day.
Their turnstiles open at 9.30 a.m., and you can enjoy the area at the beginning before the park fully opens its rides and attractions at 10 a.m.
The first time we visited, we rented a buggy and explored the Duplo Valley area while it was quiet. We recommend getting straight to those big rides that you really want to get on and usually have long wait times. It will transform the rest of your day.
Visit for a themed event
I read a few top tips before visiting Legoland for the first time. I found many people advising you to visit at off-peak times. So, obviously, I booked in for the Halloween Brick or Treat event! Oops… it turns out it was far better than visiting afterwards at an off-peak time.
The park had many decorations, actors giving out treat bags, themed photo areas, and a quirky, fun, spooky atmosphere. Lots of people were dressed up, too. The park is well spread out, so we didn’t feel it was overly busy, and the only major queue we found ourselves in was for Flight of the Sky Lion, which at the time was brand new…and SO worth queuing for.
Legoland Windsor holds various events throughout the year, so check those out before booking a quieter time.
Download the Legoland App
The Legoland mobile app is free and available for all iOS and Android devices. It was a brilliant tool for navigating the park. We are more ‘go with the flow’ types of people, so I was amazed at how much we used this app.
We used the live queue times to adapt our decisions. It meant we could head to rides with short wait times before circling back to rides with longer wait times as the queues began to taper off. Legoland offers free Wi-Fi, but maybe pack a power bank to ensure your phone doesn’t run out of battery.
Take or hire a pram/buggy
There are many uphill climbs and lots of walking around Legoland Windsor. We were tired, so little ones will really feel the walking. Even if you don’t use a buggy anymore, bringing your old one is a good idea, or you can hire one at the park.
My son has never really used a buggy, but he loved the one we rented from the park; he even napped in it while we queued! When we last visited, the price was £10 for a single or £15 for a double.
Take waterproofs or a change of clothes
First, try to avoid the rides involving water at the start of the day, especially if you attend during the chillier months! Think about taking waterproofs, a towel, or even swimming costumes. During the Summer, the Duplo splash area is fun and perfect for kids to cool off.
Most of all, relax, have fun and make family memories together. It’s impossible to do everything in just one day, so just be realistic, don’t overstress yourself, pick out the most important rides for you, and try to enjoy the other magical bits of Legoland along the way. We hope you find our Legoland tips helpful! Let us know if you have any top tips for visiting Legoland in the comments.
