LEGOLAND Windsor / Operations

Burst Water Main Forced Legoland Windsor to Close and Evacuate Guests Sunday

Guests were told to leave rides and exit the resort at lunchtime Oct. 11 after Thames Water shut off the damaged main.

A family takes a selfie outside the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort entrance
Image Credit: LEGOLAND Windsor Resort

Legoland Windsor closed and evacuated guests at lunchtime Sunday after a burst water main disrupted water supplies, according to BBC News.

The entrance image above is an official file photo from LEGOLAND Windsor Resort.

Customers were told to leave rides and exit the resort on Oct. 11. Thames Water told the BBC that it shut off the damaged main near St Leonards Reservoir to prevent flooding, which affected supplies to the theme park.

A Merlin Entertainments spokesperson said the resort was closed while Thames Water worked to restore normal service. The company apologized for the inconvenience and thanked guests for their patience and understanding.

The incident was reported by BBC News on Oct. 11.

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