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This article is from the Lego FAQ, by
Tom Pfeifer pfeifer@fokus.gmd.de with numerous contributions by
others.
4) LegoLand Theme Park: Windsor, UK, Europe
The park opened 1996. official entrance fees for 1999:
Gate price
Little Kids (3-15) UKP 13.50
Adult Kids (16-59) UKP 16.50
Senior Kids (60+) UKP 10.50
British LEGO Club members UKP 10.50
2-day Little Kids (3-15) UKP 17.00
2-day Adult Kids (16-59) UKP 20.00
2-day Senior Kids (60+) UKP 14.00
Season Little Kids (3-15) UKP 39.00
Season Adult Kids (16-59) UKP 49.00
Season Senior Kids (60+) UKP 30.00
Season British LEGO Club members UKP 37.00
(in 1996 there war a pre-booking discount, which is not listed
for 1997. Tell me if you know.)
Group tariffs (min. 25 paying) and school rates available on request.
Booking 1997: +44 (0)990 04 04 04
Booking: +44 (0)990 62 63 64 (individuals)
Information: +44 (0)990 62 63 75
Groups/Schools: +44 (0)1753 626 100 Fax: +44 (0)1753 626 200
Pre-booking is recommended for guaranteed, fast track entry.
In 1999 the park will open:
daily: March 13 - Oct. 31 --- 10 am - 6 pm
Peak season: July 17 - Sep. 5 --- 10 am - 8 pm
Features:
* Miniland (LEGO): Scenes around Europe, major cities like London,
Amsterdam, Edingurgh, Paris. Some 800 buildings, another 700
vehicles, cranes, bridges, people. 25 mill. bricks.
* The DUPLO Gardens: rides, surprises, water, warm air fans for wet
kids.
* Driving Schools: electric cars for older children, powered boats.
* My Town: life-sized buildings, ice caves, tropical jungles, Magic
Theatre.
* Circus and Fairground: Children don't watch, they _are_ the show.
* Wild Woods: Pirates, traps, labyrinth.
Catering: 5 Moevenpick operated resaurants in each of the themed
areas.
Educational programmes for primary and secondary schools, incl. DACTA
Justin knows how to get there (j.watkins@surrey.ac.uk).
By Car
Legoland is located on the B3022 Bracknell/Ascot road just 2 miles
from Windsor town centre - easily reached and well signposted from the
M4, M25, M40 and M3 motorways.
By Rail
London has a large number of railway stations, few of which are
connected. This is a hangover form the early days of the private rail
companies (pre- 1940). It means you have to travel on the Tube or the
bus, but who cares. Windsor is South-West of London and can be reached
either from London Paddington or from London Waterloo.
Travel to Windsor takes just under half an hour from London
(Paddington), changing at Slough. From Waterloo, trains go direct.
Windsor has two stations (also for historic reasons, and not because
of its size). A dedicated shuttle bus runs from the stations to the
park.
From other parts of the UK, particularly the airports, Slough is on
the Reading to London line, which has lots of trains running.
Timetable and fares can be found by phoning:
London - 0171 928 5100 (24 hours)
Reading - 01734 595911
By bus
A dedicated shuttle bus runs from both Windsor stations to the park.
Other bus companies may provide transport to Windsor town, but you'd
have to make your own enquiries.
If you bring your own bus, you get free coach parking, and the driver
gets in for free if you have at least 15 people.
Tourist Information, Basingstoke - 01252 20968
By aeroplane / helicopter / parachute
London Heathrow and London Gatwick are within easy reach of the park.
Heathrow is best, and you should be able to see the park from the
aeroplane as you land. Enquire at the airport for local buses.
Gatwick is a bit further away, and you should either take the train to
Reading and change, or alternatively take the Gatwick Express into
London (Victoria).
Heathrow Airport enquiries - 0181 759 4321
Gatwick Airport enquiries - 01293 535353
By Foot
Take the train to Windsor, then get the special shuttle bus. You'll
need your walking feet for the rest of the day!
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