Manchester mum’s fury at ‘wasted’ 400-mile round trip to closed Legoland attraction

Furious families told of the their anger when they turned up at Legoland Windsor only to find the resort closed for the day on Friday following the Queen’s death on Thursday.

People had travelled from all over the country to visit the popular theme park but it was closed as a mark of respect.

Disappointed visitor Adam Copp said: “Profiteering by encouraging multi-night hotel stays, then closing the only non-Royal attraction in Windsor with no notice.

“What are we supposed to do with the kids tomorrow with no notice, no car, no pram (hire is inside park).”

Another said: “Why would you shut? I have booked the day off to come tomorrow for my daughter’s birthday.”

Kate Hardy said: “We have driven from Manchester to take our son tomorrow for his birthday tomorrow.

“He has been looking forward to it for months. He is extremely upset. We are livid.

“Not everyone is a monarchist. Particularly not three-year-olds.”

One user however defended the resort’s decision saying: “Respect their decision. Tribute to the Queen.”

On the Legoland Windsor website a black banner read: “As a mark of respect following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the theme park will be closed on 9 September 2022.

“Our hotels will remain open. This will allow staff and guests to pay their respects to Her Majesty.

“If you are visiting us the team will be in touch via email about your visit. We appreciate your understanding at this deeply sad time.”

In June staff at the resort spent almost 300 hours creating a huge miniature Lego display of Buckingham Palace and the Queen.

As part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations the display was created, and included a display of the royal family and the landmarks most associated with them.

More than 18,000 individual bricks were used.

Legoland Windsor could not be contacted for comment but it has since reopened.