Planning a LEGO‑themed getaway but torn between LEGOLAND Windsor and LEGOLAND Billund?
After visiting LEGOLAND Windsor a few times over the years – including stays at both the Castle Hotel and the newer Woodland Village – we took advantage of the recent Easter holidays to take a short break to Billund, Denmark.
Billund, the true home of LEGO, is a must‑visit for any LEGO fan worth his or her salt. It’s where you’ll find the brilliant LEGO House, the (very cute) home of LEGO inventor Ole Kirk Christiansen, and – of course – the original LEGOLAND; the park that inspired every other LEGOLAND around the world.
As Billund is the veritable birthplace of all things bricks, I assumed it would automatically deliver the best LEGO experience. But was this actually true? How does LEGOLAND Billund compare to LEGOLAND Windsor – and which one really offers the better experience?
Is Denmark’s Legoland better than Britain’s?
Now that we’re back from our own incredible trip to Denmark, I can say that both parks deliver the trademark LEGO magic, but actually offer surprisingly different experiences.
Below is my full comparison of LEGOLAND Windsor vs LEGOLAND Billund – with my final verdict at the end.
A Quick Overview – which LEGOLAND is best?
LEGOLAND Windsor (UK)
Located close to London (and of course, next to Windsor Castle), LEGOLAND Windsor is one of the UK’s most popular family attractions.
It’s spread across a (at times very steep) hillside with gorgeous views of the Castle and offers a wide mix of rides, character experiences and themed zones.
The park is packed with over 55 rides and attractions, including family-friendly rides in DUPLO Valley and headline acts, found inside zones such as LEGO Mythica. Due to its proximity to London it’s a very popular choice for both UK visitors and international tourists.
Entry Prices (2026)
- Online advance 1‑day ticket: from £34 (you can also use your Tesco Clubcard points to buy tickets, which is a bit of a win)
- Gate price: around £66 (varies by season)
- Under‑2s: go free
Opening Times:
Generally late March to early November, 10:00am –5 to 6pm, depending on season.
Good to Know:
Windsor’s layout is very hilly, which means lots of walking and some big slopes. Queues can also be long during school holidays, but there are plenty of great rides, especially for kids over 5.
LEGOLAND Billund (Denmark)
Billund is the ‘OG’ LEGOLAND and built right next to LEGO HQ. In comparison to Windsor, I’d say that it has a really special charm and a more ‘classic’ LEGO feel, making it a bucket‑list destination for LEGO fans.
The park opened in 1968 beside the LEGO factory. As such, and unlike Windsor, it definitely has a nostalgic atmosphere mixed with plenty of modern attractions, including the Polar X-plorer ride, the impressive LEGO Movie World and a beautiful Miniland (always my favourite part of any LEGOLAND).
The wider town of Billund also feels very purpose‑built for families, with the LEGO House and other kid‑friendly attractions all within walking or cycling distance (unlike Windsor).
Entry Prices (2026)
- The official online price for a 1‑day dated ticket is 329 DKK, which converts to about £38.
- Undated flexible ticket: 399 DKK or £46
- Under‑2s: go free
Opening Times:
Similiar to Windsor, the park typically opens from late March to October, opening 10:00am –5pm or 6pm, depending on day and season.
Good to Know:
Billund’s park layout is definitely flatter and easier to navigate than Windsor. It’s also noticeably less crowded -especially outside of Danish school holidays – making it feel more relaxed and chilled.
The whole resort area is also extremely family-friendly, with accommodation options like Lalandia and the LEGOLAND hotels just a few minutes away.
LEGOLAND Windsor vs LEGOLAND Billund: Key Differences
So, with that quick overview aside – what are the main differences between LEGOLAND Windsor and LEGOLAND Billund? And, of course, which park comes out best?
Now, I want to make clear from the start – we love both parks.
Both are clean, beautifully landscaped, fun and great for little kids and older teens. The rides at both are brilliant and the attention to detail across the parks makes for a really magical experience (for adults and kids alike).
Our son loved both parks equally – and he’s been visiting since the age of 2, with our Billund visit landing just as he turned 5.
Also, I believe that both are pretty good value for money. Compared to some parks (I’m looking at you, Disney) LEGOLAND isn’t extortionate. Of course, it’s not cheap – but if you book early enough and online (and use Tesco points if considering Windsor), a trip to either doesn’t need to break the bank.
However, there are some key differences that I noticed, which ultimately led me to prefer one park over the other.
1. Rides and Attractions
Now, funnily enough, when considering which is better – LEGOLAND Windsor or LEGOLAND Billund, rides weren’t actually top of my own criteria.
In fact, when I think of LEGOLAND, I don’t really consider these parks as theme parks – places filled with fast rides, gravity defying rollercoasters and incredible simulations.
They are not, in my mind, a Universal Studios or a Disney World.
Instead, they are experiences – parks dedicated to small details, like tiny LEGO Minifigures hiding in bushes, miniature canals and painstakingly constructed cityscapes.
However, and as my son gets older, I’ve become more aware that many do visit LEGOLAND for the rides – many of which are becoming faster, more adrenaline inducing and bigger in scale.
So, which LEGOLAND has the best rides? Windsor or Billund?
Rides at LEGOLAND Windsor
Interestingly, it seems that lately, LEGOLAND Windsor has, in fact, received some newer rides ahead of Billund (Minifigure Speedway, for example). LEGOLAND Windsor also has more rides – around 55, whereas Billund has 50.
Some of these include real standout rides including the Flight of the Sky Lion.
LEGOLAND Windsor also has its extremely popular water park – a place that, to be honest, really is epic during the warmer months.
I’d say this is possibly one of the standout differences when compared to LEGOLAND Billund and (dare I say it), something that does nudge Windsor into poll position (initially, at least).
Another thing to note is that whilst both parks have the LEGO City Driving School, this isn’t included in the price of the ticket at Billund, like it is at Windsor.
Instead, it’ll cost you an additional £13-£14 (this is really just for the cost of the physical driving licence you get). However, it is a little more elaborate than the Windsor version – lasting 30 minutes – and you can fill you car up with petrol and take it for a quick spruce up at the carwash.
Rides at LEGOLAND Billund
While LEGOLAND Billund has many of the same rides as Windsor, the selection feels like it’s been curated very differently.
While it has its own new and iconic rides – the Polar X-plorer (this ride was probably the only one to have a long queue when we visited), Unikitty’s Disco Drop, LEGO Canoe and Emmett’s Flying Adventure, it also has a very sentimental, nostalgic theme – which also translates into what rides you’ll find there.
It also has a LEGO Movie World (where you’ll find the Disco Drop and Emmett ride), which Windsor doesn’t have. This area was super fun and colourful – and stood out amongst some of the other areas.
Rather than having the same DUPLO Valley as Windsor, Billund instead has an area dedicated to more retro DUPLO themed rides, including the DUPLO Planes, a DUPLO play area and the DUPLO Express.
This is also themed around the original DUPLO – with nostalgic primary colours and very sweet music playing on repeat. It’s very different to the vibe of DUPLO Valley at Windsor and while not as big and colourful, feels like a little slice of quaint Danish history.
This theme runs throughout and grounds LEGOLAND Billund in LEGO history – making it feel more genuine, perhaps, and less like a theme park.
Overall, I’d say that while Billund has fewer of the big ticket rides, its rides feel more consistent, genuine and have a lovely heritage feel.
Verdict: on this occasion, I’d say that if you’re a LEGO fan looking for nostalgia, then the rides at Billund trump Windsor. However, if you’re only in it for the adrenaline rush, then LEGOLAND UK may be your best bet.
2. Playground and Breakout Areas
No matter which LEGOLAND you visit, you’ll quickly notice that it’s not just about the rides.
Both parks are filled with outdoor play zones – playgrounds, picnic spots, climbing frames and water‑play areas where kids can burn off (even more) energy.
Travelling with a 5 year old (and previously a toddler), these spaces have actually ended up being where we spend most of our day. They’re brilliant for little kids who need unstructured play and they add a bit of a ‘breather’ between the bigger rides.
But after visiting both parks, however, I realised that one LEGOLAND definitely does this kind of breakout play better than the other – and this difference transformed how we experienced each park.
Play Areas at LEGOLAND Windsor
LEGOLAND Windsor has some great playgrounds – all beautifully decorated and (importantly) within staggering distance of a coffee shop.
One of the biggest is Castaway Camp in Pirate Shores – a huge wooden adventure area with nets, bridges, slides and plenty of climbing space. It’s easily the most popular spot for slightly older children who want to explore (our son was 3 at the time and too young to climb much there).
Near Miniland there’s also smaller playground that’s great for little kids who need a quick run-around – and for toddlers the Duplo Playtown is the main play hub. Our son loved this Playtown- it’s filled with colourful little houses, small slides, soft play elements and low-level climbing areas (Costa Coffee is also there, so you can sit on a bench with a coffee and have a bit of a break).
At LEGOLAND Windsor (on warm days) the water‑play zones are probably the biggest highlight in terms of outdoor play areas.
Splash Safari is ideal for toddlers, while Drench Towers is a full-on water fortress with buckets, sprays and slides. These brilliant attractions aren’t found at Billund’s LEGOLAND, so definitely represent bonus points for Windsor.
You’ll also find smaller climbing bits dotted around areas like Knight’s Kingdom, plus plenty of green spaces and picnic spots.
Play Areas at LEGOLAND Billund
LEGOLAND Billund really impressed me with its outdoor play offering—far more than I expected (and honestly, I think it beats Windsor on this front).
And that’s even without Drench Towers.
The play areas feel bigger, more creative and better woven into the park. We noticed that we were constantly stumbling across new places where our little boy could build, splash, climb and basically have the time of his life.
The biggest hits for us were the boat‑racing water tables.
Here, kids can build their own little boats, drop them into the flowing channels and race them using gates and ramps. It’s half water‑play, half tiny engineering lab and completely absorbing.
In fact, I think our 5‑year‑old would have happily stayed at them all day.
There’s also another water‑play setup in the X‑plorer zone too – called Arctic Icebreakers – slightly tucked away, but brilliant for kids who love experimenting and designing things.
Then there’s Benny’s Playship, a huge space‑themed climbing structure inspired by Benny from The Lego Movie. Aimed at older kids, it’s full of slides, nets, tunnels and climbing bits – perfect for kids who want something more adventurous.
For younger visitors, the Peppa Pig Play Area is also a lovely bonus.
It isn’t massive, but it’s colourful and instantly recognisable if your kids are in their Peppa era (we’ve thankfully left that behind now). It gives toddlers a spot to potter around in while older children tackle the bigger zones nearby.
What I loved most is how naturally all these play areas broke up our day at LEGOLAND Billund. They didn’t feel like fillers between rides, but genuinely like attractions in their own right.
Verdict: I would say that Billund has nailed that balance of creativity, free play and themed fun, and for families with small children, that makes a massive difference.
3. Food at LEGOLAND Windsor vs LEGOLAND Billund
We all know that theme park food is never great (aside from Universal Studios, Florida – that is).
It’s beige, somehow never filling and extremely expensive. We therefore didn’t have huge expectations when it came to what the food would be like at LEGOLAND Windsor and LEGOLAND Billund.
Like many families, we therefore took our own picnic and snacks.
However, when it comes to which park to visit – LEGOLAND Windsor or LEGOLAND Billund – which does theme park food better?
Food at LEGOLAND Windsor
I’ll be honest, we’ve visited LEGOLAND Windsor twice and found the food terrible, both times. This isn’t just within the parks, but at the Castle Hotel, too (it was, I’ll admit, better at the Woodland Lodge, however).
It was overpriced (nearly £10 for hotdog), the restaurants were heaving and it was all beige, fried and unappetising.
There was also a real lack of variety – everything seemed to be fast food based and aside from Costa, there are few places to get just a sandwich and tea.
Overall, it’s not great and I’d definitely suggest you bring your own food.
Food at LEGOLAND Billund
Honestly, the food options at LEGOLAND Billund were so much better than those found at Windsor and genuinely surprised us.
Expecting yet more chicken nuggets, fries and soggy burgers – we were surprised to find that the food at LEGOLAND Billund was pretty diverse and reasonably priced.
This included some great traditional Danish pastries at Dolly’s Coffee Shop, a chocolate shop selling LEGO brick shaped chocolates, Pirate Pita (where we ate) – where you can get fairly healthy pitas with your choice of meat and veg – and plenty of kiosks, including a great Churros stand.
While the food wasn’t exactly Michelin-starred, it felt like it was more ‘authentic’ – especially the Danish treats and pastries.
One great thing about LEGOLAND Billund is that it’s also very easy to walk into Billund itself – meaning you can pop into town for lunch (I’d highly recommend the incredible Billund Bageri, which sells mouth-watering pastries), or visit its other surprising number of restaurants (pizza, sushi, steak houses etc).
You can leave and come back on the same day at LEGOLAND Billund, but you need to get a hand stamp from the staff at the entrance/exit before you leave (your ticket itself cannot be scanned twice in one day).
One thing I would caveat is that the food outlets inside Billund’s LEGOLAND seemed to have weird opening times. I’m unsure if this was due to the time of year we visited (April, during the Easter Holidays), or they do just open for fewer hours than standard.
However, and as a result, it meant that many were shuttered until midday and were then closed again by 4pm, which made grabbing a ‘quick coffee’ a little tricky.
In comparison, the food stalls at LEGOLAND Windsor appeared permanently open.
Verdict: just for variety, I would say that Billund has better food options than LEGOLAND Windsor and it was, incredibly, a couple of pounds cheaper. You can also lean on the restaurants and cafes in Billund itself, thanks to the park’s great location.
However, the short opening hours of the kiosks in Billund did mean that getting food wasn’t always straightforward.
4. Crowds and Queue Times
Perhaps one of the most important things to consider when planning a day out with young kids is: what are the queue times like at LEGOLAND Windsor and LEGOLAND Billund?
This is probably one area where the two parks do differ quite considerably. It means one is a far more relaxed and efficient experience, and the other a little more frustrating (for you and your impatient children).
Queues at LEGOLAND Windsor
Each time we’ve visited LEGOLAND Windsor, we’ve always noticed that queues are a problem.
The only time that queues have been minimal was when we stayed overnight on a Sunday and visited the park on a (term time) Monday morning. However, outside of this, the queues have always been pretty lengthy – even in DUPLO Valley, which is aimed at very small kids.
From looking at other reviews, many visitors do complain that posted wait times can be inaccurate and that queues often move slower than expected.
The average wait time is roughly 35 minutes, with peak waits often reaching 50 minutes (especially during August, Halloween and summer weekends).
The rides that consistently attract the longest waits are:
- Flight of the Sky Lion
- Coastguard HQ
- Fire Academy
- Pirate Falls
- LEGO City Driving School
- Laser Raiders
Tip: although a bit more expensive, each time we’ve visited we have paid for fastrack options. This has massively improved our experience of the park and meant that we’ve dodged the worst toddler meltdowns.
We did splurge and go for the ‘Gold’ option (£75 per person) at LEGOLAND Windsor – as you can use it on as many rides as you like. The slightly cheaper packages are more limited -the Bronze Fastrack can be used on 3 rides (£15 per person) and Silver Fastrack can be used on 6 rides (£29 per person).
Queues at LEGOLAND Billund
By contrast, we found the queues at LEGOLAND Billund noticeably calmer and easier to navigate.
It had a much more relaxed and peaceful feel – and this was reflected in the wait times.
Although we visited during the Easter holidays, the park never felt crowded and we rarely waited longer than 10 – 15 minutes for a ride. There were a few that had slightly longer queues – the brand new Polar X-plorer rollercoaster, or example – but by and large, the queue management felt much better than at Windsor.
It had a very orderly, yet relaxed, feel to it – a typically Danish sort of vibe. There just wasn’t the chaotic, slightly rushed sense that LEGOLAND Windsor harbours.
A quick caveat, from a quick scroll online – things can get busier in Billund in July and early August. During this time, families from Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK all arrive at once and so the park can feel particularly crowded.
You can buy a Fastrack pass for Billund, too – although you can only use it on 14 rides (gold) and they’re more expensive (Gold Fastrack is roughly £115, for example).
Verdict: the winner, by far here, is LEGOLAND Billund. Its queue times, outside of peak summer, are minimal and the whole park feels extremely easy going. While the fastrack at LEGOLAND Billund is expensive, it’s unlikely you’ll really need it, unless you have your heart set on experiencing all the rides in one day.
5. Best Overall Destination – Windsor Vs. Billund
Beyond the parks themselves, what are LEGOLAND Windsor and LEGOLAND Billund like as destinations? Are they places you’d visit just for the day, or can they form a slightly longer family holiday?
LEGOLAND Windsor
As we live in the UK, Windsor works brilliantly as either a day trip or a weekend break.
Both times we’ve visited, we’ve stayed overnight (once in a Woodland Lodge and once at the Castle Hotel), which allowed us to turn the experience into a relaxed family getaway rather than a rushed day out.
For visitors travelling from overseas, Windsor also makes an excellent day trip from London. It’s incredibly easy to reach via public transport: just take a GWR train to Slough and then hop on the LEGOLAND Shuttle, or the 703 bus, directly to the park.
Windsor itself is undeniably beautiful, but it’s also pretty compact. Most visitors can comfortably see the highlights in half a day. Top attractions include Windsor Castle, Windsor Great Park, a stroll through the historic streets of Eton, a boat trip along the Thames or simply an afternoon inside one of Windsor’s many cosy pubs.
For that reason, I’d say Windsor is best as a day trip or overnight destination. It’s charming, convenient and easy to explore, but beyond a night, you might find yourselves running out of things to do.
LEGOLAND Billund
Billund, on the other hand, feels much more like a complete family holiday destination.
We spent four nights there, which felt like the perfect amount of time when visiting Billund. It allowed us to enjoy not only LEGOLAND Billund and the LEGO House, but also a few other attractions in and around the area.
When it comes to the best place to stay in Billund, we chose to stay just outside the town in this beautiful Airbnb on a working farm in the Danish countryside. Although hiring a car isn’t essential when visiting Billund, having one gave us the flexibility to explore further afield and experience this amazing place (the car cost us about £200 for the 5 days).
The setting of this Airbnb honestly couldn’t have been more idyllic – with rolling green fields, grazing ponies, spring sunshine and a level of peace and quiet that felt worlds away from the parks.
The owner even let our son ride one of her horses and help feed the chickens.
What surprised us most, however, was just how much there was to do in Billund itself.
Referred to as the ‘Capital of Children’, Billund has been designed with families firmly in mind. Throughout the town you’ll find playful little touches everywhere, from slides built into pedestrian bridges to imaginative playgrounds and public spaces for kids to explore.
Of course, the headline attractions are LEGOLAND Billund and the LEGO House, but (and as we found) that’s really only the beginning. Nearby you’ll also find Lalandia, a huge family leisure resort complete with water park, indoor activities and restaurants, as well as the fantastic WOW PARK Billund, which is also found in the town.
In fact, as much as we loved LEGOLAND, WOW PARK was probably the biggest (pleasant) surprise of our entire trip. It ended up being one of our favourite family days out in Billund and is well worth adding to any Billund itinerary.
Billund also makes an excellent base for exploring more of Denmark. From here, you can visit the creative city of Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city, or head east to Odense, the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen and one of the country’s most charming historic towns.
If you’re wondering whether LEGOLAND Billund is worth travelling to from the UK, our answer would therefore (and unsurprisingly) be an emphatic ‘yes’.
While Windsor is the more convenient option, Billund offers something more: a destination built around families. It’s not just a place to visit a theme park – it’s somewhere you can happily base an entire family holiday.
Verdict: hands down, I would say that Billund is by far the better destination – filled with fun and wholesome things to do with kids, alongside offering a relatively compact destination that you don’t necessarily need a car for.
6. Price Comparison: Which LEGOLAND Is Better Value?
So, which park do we think offers better value for money – LEGOLAND Windsor or LEGOLAND Billund?
At first glance, you might assume (like we did) that LEGOLAND Windsor is automatically the cheaper option for UK families. After all, it’s much closer to home and doesn’t require flights. However, once you start looking at the full cost of the trip, this argument doesn’t necessarily hold up.
LEGOLAND Windsor Costs
For UK visitors, Windsor is undoubtedly the easier option.
Day tickets typically start from around £32 when booked (well) in advance, although walk-up prices can be as high as £68 per person. Parking is an additional £12 per day, while on-site hotels and short-break packages can quickly push the overall cost much higher, especially during school holidays.
Our own stay at the Woodland Lodge, for one night, cost a whopping £398, including access to the park with a 3 year old.
Not cheap, at all.
The advantage, of course, is that most families don’t need to factor in flights. For many people, Windsor therefore works perfectly as a day trip or simple overnight stay, which keeps costs relatively manageable.
That said, once you start adding accommodation, food, parking and extras such as Fastrack, a weekend at Windsor can become surprisingly expensive.
LEGOLAND Billund Costs
I’ll admit that Billund requires a larger upfront investment because you’re travelling abroad. Flights, accommodation and potentially car hire all need to be factored into the budget.
For reference, our flights with British Airways cost us £530 return (for three of us), our Airbnb was £657 and our care hire was just under £200 for the five days.
However, what surprised us was that once we arrived in Denmark, many aspects of the trip felt better value than expected.
Our four-night farm stay cost only around the same as two nights at the UK’s Castle Hotel, making it great value for money. It also offered significantly more space, peace and character – and was far more comfortable.
The biggest difference is also the value of what is outside of the park itself.
In Billund, you’re not simply paying for a day at a theme park. You’re paying for access to an entire family-focused destination, with attractions such as LEGO House, WOW PARK, Lalandia and easy day trips to other parts of Denmark.
So, which is better value?
If your goal is simply to enjoy a brilliant LEGO-themed day out, Windsor definitely offers the better value proposition. It’s easier to reach, requires less planning and can be done without paying for flights or multiple nights of accommodation.
However, if you’re looking at the overall holiday experience rather than the cost of the park ticket alone, Billund definitely stands out.
Yes, the upfront cost is higher. But we found ourselves getting far more from the trip as a whole. Rather than feeling like we’d travelled for a theme park, it felt as though the park was just one part of a much bigger family adventure.
Verdict: I’d say that Windsor wins on affordability and convenience, but Billund wins on overall holiday value.
7. Which Park is Best for Young Kids?
We have been visiting LEGOLAND since our son was 2 (and is now 5).
As such, our experience has always been through the eyes of a young child – rather than older children or teens.
Which park is therefore best for younger children – or toddlers – LEGOLAND Windsor or LEGOLAND Billund?
LEGOLAND Windsor
I’ve written before about how surprised I was that LEGOLAND Windsor was actually a great destination for our (then) toddler.
From DUPLO Valley and the (gorgeous) Fairy Tale Brook, to Miniland, there was far more for young children to enjoy here than we’d anticipated. Our son spent the day completely absorbed by the boats, trains, animals and interactive experiences – and we never felt short of things to do.
While toddlers under 0.9m won’t be able to access some of the larger rides, LEGOLAND has clearly been designed with little kids in mind, making it a surprisingly brilliant destination for young families and one we wouldn’t hesitate to visit again.
LEGOLAND Billund
By the time we visited LEGOLAND Billund, our son was 5 (and definitely over 0.9m).
However, he was still too little for the ‘big’ star attractions and so much of our visit did revolve around the preschooler rides, similar to when we visited Windsor.
Like Windsor, LEGOLAND Billund is brilliant for small kids.
Our son absolutely loved the breakout play areas mentioned above (such as Arctic Icebreakers), along with Atlantis by Sea Life (a mini aquarium), The Dragon (mini rollercoaster), Emmet’s Flying Adventure, Jungle Racers, Haunted House, LEGO Canoe (log flume) and Pirate boats.
Miniland was, once again, a huge hit and he really benefitted from the LEGO play areas, where he could free build.
I noticed that most families there had young children – 5 and younger – and it was actually a far younger scene than at Windsor.
Verdict: while I think both parks deliver a great experience for young children and toddlers, I would say the general more peaceful vibe of LEGOLAND Billund made for a better experience for our son, without all the noise and freneticism sometimes found at Windsor.
8. Parking and Accessibility
Parking
Parking costs at LEGOLAND Windsor and LEGOLAND Billund are quite similar on the surface, but the overall experience and structure are slightly different.
LEGOLAND Windsor
Standard parking typically starts from around £12–£13 per car if booked online in advance, with prices sometimes higher on the day.
There is also a Priority Parking option closer to the entrance, which costs around £18 per car, while accessible parking is charged at the standard rate. Parking is not included with standard tickets, so it’s an additional cost you need to factor into a visit.
(You get free priority parking if you stay overnight in one of the onsite hotels).
LEGOLAND Billund
Parking is also a paid extra, but it is generally a little more straightforward and consistent, with most standard parking typically costing around 80–100 DKK (roughly £9–£12) per day, depending on season and proximity to the entrance.
Like Windsor, there are closer premium spaces available at a higher rate, but the overall setup feels more uniform.
Top tip: to save money, park at the free LEGO House carpark, just a 15 minute walk away from both LEGOLAND Billund and the LEGO House.
Accessibility
In terms of accessibility, I’d say that Windsor is pretty well set up.
Paths are mostly tarmac or paved, and most attractions are accessible- although Windsor is very hilly which can make pushing a buggy or a wheelchair pretty tiring. However, there is a little train that runs up and down the park and accessible lifts.
However, I’d say that Billund felt slightly more accessible.
I noticed that the paths are wide and the park layout just feels more open, which helps reduce the sense of crowding even on busier days. I also noticed it seemed easier on those with buggies, thanks to the flatter nature of the park and fewer pinch points, in terms of crowds.
9. Accommodation
Both LEGOLAND parks offer onsite accommodation, however – and as a caveat – we’ve only stayed at Windsor’s onsite accommodation, as we opted for an Airbnb in Denmark.
Accommodation at LEGOLAND Windsor
We’ve now stayed at both the LEGOLAND Windsor Castle Hotel and the newer Woodland Village, and while both offer a fully themed ‘short break’ experience, they feel quite different.
The Castle Hotel is the more traditional option, with (very) heavily themed rooms, bunk beds, treasure hunts and all the classic LEGO touches you’d expect. It sits right at the heart of the resort, making it extremely convenient for early park entry and midday breaks.
In terms of cost, the Castle Hotel is the most expensive of the two. Prices typically start from around £328–£464 per room, per night (breakfast included) depending on the season.
However, and as I elaborate on in my review – the rooms can feel quite basic in quality once you look past the LEGO styling – and very noisy. We also thought that dining felt chaotic at peak times and overall it meant a more high-energy, busy hotel experience rather than a relaxing stay.
The Woodland Village, by contrast, felt much newer, calmer and more spacious. The lodges are spread out across a woodland-style setting with play areas and outdoor space built in, which gives it a far more relaxed atmosphere.
It’s also better value. Prices generally start from around £295 per lodge per night, with many stays (especially outside peak dates) ranging between £300–£400 for a family cabin, depending on size, date and demand.
Accommodation at LEGOLAND Billund
Like Windsor, LEGOLAND Billund has a Castle Hotel and a more traditional Hotel LEGOLAND. Both are similiar prices to Windsor prices- £220–£350 per night, with the LEGOLAND Hotel being slightly cheaper at £180–£300 per night.
However, unlike Windsor, LEGOLAND Billund also has a much cheaper LEGOLAND Village.
Set in a more open, campsite-style environment, it offers themed cabins, family lodges and even camping areas.
Prices usually start from around £100–£200 per night for cabins, making it more affordable than the onsite hotels.
Lalandia, Billund
However, and despite the onsite accommodation, I noticed that most visiting families (from the UK and across Europe), opted to stay at Lalandia – enjoying LEGOLAND as a day trip.
Guests stay in spacious holiday lodges or apartments set within a large, self-contained village just a short walk from LEGOLAND Billund.
The biggest draw definitely seems to be the free access to the Aquadome waterpark, alongside a huge range of indoor activities including bowling, soft play, sports halls and restaurants.
Accommodation is practical rather than luxury-focused, but the combination of space, facilities and proximity to the parks makes it one of the best places to stay in Billund.
Verdict: just for variety and breadth of options, I would say Billund wins this one.
Is Denmark’s LEGOLAND better than Britain’s?
Ultimately, I would say that both LEGOLAND Windsor and LEGOLAND Billund deliver fantastic family experiences, but they suit very different types of trips.
Windsor is the clear winner for convenience. It’s easy to reach from London, works brilliantly as a day trip or short UK break and pairs well with nearby attractions like Windsor Castle and Eton.
However, it can feel crowded during peak times and once you add up tickets, parking, food and extras, it becomes a relatively expensive day out for what is still essentially a single-park visit.
Billund, by contrast, feels like a full family holiday destination rather than just a theme park stop.
As the birthplace of LEGO, it offers a more relaxed atmosphere, shorter queues and a much wider range of things to do beyond the park itself, including LEGO House, Lalandia and WOW PARK. While the upfront cost is higher due to flights and accommodation, the overall experience feels more varied and wholesome.
If you want an easy, memorable LEGO-themed day out in the UK, Windsor is the obvious choice. But if you’re willing to travel for a longer break and want a destination that feels built entirely around families and creativity, Billund (for us) is the clear frontrunner.
We enjoyed our trip to Billund so much and while LEGOLAND was a key part of the trip, it was the wider experience of being in Billund, Denmark, the really made it special.