Santa has now arrived and taken up residence in his specially created magical themed area at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. Children who visit will see him spread his festive sparkle in a ‘snowy’ area decorated with a thousand twinkling lights, real Christmas trees AND the UK’s biggest LEGO® Christmas tree - standing a staggering 8 metres high.
 

The LEGOLAND Bricksmas Express transports guests deep into the heart of the Park to a charming Christmas land where sleigh bells ring and Father Christmas and his elf helpers await excited little visitors. Every child receives a LEGO gift and there is Christmas cookie decorating and LEGO bauble building workshops to join in too. Eight of LEGOLAND’s famous family friendly attractions are open to enjoy, including the amazing underwater Atlantis Submarine Voyage and the awesome LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display. ALL for just £20!
 

PLUS a ho-ho-host of festive fun and entertainment with a family Santa Sleepover experience.  Packages include an over night stay at the unique LEGOLAND Windsor Resort Hotel with special themed evening entertainment, access to the splash-tastic indoor splash and play Pirate pool plus breakfast at the Bricks Family Restaurant – and of course, the chance to meet the big man himself.  Packages for two adults and three children are from £250.

Add the chance to do your LEGO Christmas shopping at the Resort’s BIG Shop – where staff will distract your children while you get the gifts if you whisper the word ‘Rudolf’ in their ears - and you’ve got a recipe for a perfect Christmas family outing.

When Santa returns to the North Pole after Christmas the festivities will continue with Santa's elf staying on for meet and greets until 31st December.

FACTFILE

· Park ticket prices

o Online pre-book only: £20 per person including Santa visit, all themed activities and eight attractions

o Book here: www.legoland.co.uk/en/Book

· Santa Sleepover Packages

o Themed family room (2 adults/ up to 3 children), breakfast, evening entertainment plus Christmas activities on park from £250

o Father Christmas is at the Resort 7/8 December and 14-24 December. 

o From 27-31 December Santa's Elf will be conducting meet and greets on park

o Book here: www.legoland.co.uk/hotel/shortbreak/

Media Enquiries

Emma Kaye, Amy Williams or Karen Abrams at freerange communications, 020 7402 9966 / emma@freerange.eu

Notes To Editors:

LEGOLAND

o The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is a unique family theme park where children aged 2 -12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety.  It has over 55 interactive rides, attractions, live shows, building workshops and driving schools, not to mention a staggering 80 million LEGO®bricks, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland. 

o The LEGOLAND Windsor Resort opens from 16 March – 4 November 2013.  It is closed on selected midweek days in May, September, October and November.  For further details please check www.LEGOLAND.co.uk

o There are five other LEGOLAND® parks in the world – LEGOLAND® Billund in Denmark, LEGOLAND® California in the U.S.A, LEGOLAND® Florida, LEGOLAND® Deutschland in Germany and the recently opened LEGOLAND® Malaysia.

· MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment, and has seen dynamic growth sector over the last five years. Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 99 attractions, eight hotels/three holiday villages in 22 countries and across four continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 54 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 22,000 employees. 

· Among Merlin’s attractions are  - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The EDF Energy London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK, Siam Ocean World and Busan Aquarium.  All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.