Legoland Windsor Resort has announced that it will be welcoming four-legged canine friends to join their families for the first time this holiday season.
Recognising that Christmas is a time for families to be together, the resort is introducing Paws in the Park, enabling dogs to join the attraction.
The new initiative invites dogs and their owners to explore Christmas Kingdom, which features live entertainment, a festive brass band with the Nutcracker character, and seasonal Lego building activities.
Meet Santa Paws
As long as they’ve made it onto his nice list, dogs can participate in meet-and-greets and even present their own wish lists to Father Christmas. Each visiting dog will also be given an exclusive Pop Badge to commemorate their first trip to the Legoland Windsor Resort.
“Christmas is about everyone being together and making awesome memories, so that’s why this festive season we’re welcoming furry canine friends into the park," says Ramesh Ganeson, VP of Legoland Windsor Resort.
"Paws in the Park is a first for us at Legoland Windsor Resort, and this festive season, we want to create joy, magic, and play. This is a truly paw-fect way to celebrate the Christmas season with the entire family.”
Gemma Todd, dog owner and Legoland Windsor Resort guest, adds: “In the past, we’ve had to arrange someone to stay behind and dog-sit, which can limit our days out. Paws in the Park is a great initiative for all the family as it means our beloved pooch can now join in on the festive fun.”
Paws in the Park starts on Sunday 30 November and continues every Sunday in December. Santa visits are scheduled for each Sunday except for 28 December.
Guests must first visit Guest Services to complete a Dog Owner Information form. They are required to have a £10 Pet Pass and adhere to the resort’s entry guidelines.
Pets are poised to become a major attraction and travel trend in the coming years, as both industries strive to attract animal-loving guests. Earlier this year, Italian museums provided a free dog-sitting service to attract more visitors, in partnership with Bauadvisor.
Meanwhile, UK charity Guide Dogs has partnered with Warner Bros. Studios Tour London to improve accessibility for visitors with visual impairments. As part of the year-long 'Dogwarts' partnership, the Harry Potter studio tour sponsored three guide dogs in training, named Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
