Chessington, Legoland --which is best for a 2 year old (in SE)?

[bettany]

Have got a 6, 4 and almost 2 year old and planning short stay at a theme park during Easter hols. Can anyone recommend one that has some decent rides for a toddler?

Legoland without doubt!
Chessington is good, but better for older dc's. I don't like all the branding though, Mcdonalds this and Cadburys that.
Legoland has a lovely area for tiny tots.

I would second Legoland, as your dcs won't be big enough to go on most things at Chessington.

Chessington has increased the size of the zoo again, which is quite nice (although i personally think the enclosures seeem small) there is also a sea life centre (aquarium type thing)

So if you were going for more than one day there might be more activities at chessington, there is also a hotel right by the entrance which is quite useful

We go to Legoland alot (we have annual passes so can go to both but legoland is closer) There are only really rides and some areas that you can build with lego (extra large bricks, test ramps etc) There are events on the 10th-12 i think, something to do with training to use laser guns in the dark worth checking the website

How tall is your 2yr old, as that can affect how much he/she can do

Well, actually he is still one (almost 2), so he's very little. Just a baby on legs really. I love Paultons and Longleat for toddlers but they are a bit too far. I want a playground, soft play area or some mini rides so that he can join in the fun too.

Legoland then, there is a little train you can take him on, and a toddler playground. And you be able to take him on the fairytale boat ride and watch the puppet show.

ok sorted- thanks!

I AGREE Legoland if he is that young, might be cheaper to get a hotel in Slough than in windsor as it is less touristy and cheaper and wont add more than 10 min on journey time to park really (but dont consider a b&b in slough, they arent for holiday makers)

Legoland is designed for young children. It wins hands down.

Bear in mind it could be quite chilly and most of the activities are outside. You'd really need another adult with you to be able tyo take the kids on the rides as they are too small to ride most on their own.

Hmmm - went through many season ticket years of taking my kids to Legoland without any help...

I do think Legoland can be cold, but just a wear a fleece/nice jumper cold rather than need to cancel a day out

my dd is 3 and has just passed 90cm but does need to be accompanied on rides, i think at 1.3m you can go on most rides unaccompanied so it depends how tall the older two are if they can go on things while you look after the 2yr old

Going completely against the grain I was going to say Chessington, they have more rides and allow them on. Very strict at Legoland. DD1 who is 4 was gutted because she couldn't go on much at all, but she loves the big water slide at Chessington. The one I'm too big a wuss to go on . Paid a tenner for a quebot for her (means you can book a place in the queue) and they wouldn't let her on anything. She was gutted.