Jewish visitors to Legoland’s succah, were shocked to see that the guard outside was wearing a keffiyeh.

The black-and-white checkered headdress, which represents the Palestinian liberation movement, is often worn to convey political sentiments in favour of Palestinians or even in favour of the terrorist group Hamas.

UKLFI has written to Legoland to point out that it could be in breach of the Equality Act by allowing the guard to wear the keffiyeh, which created an intimidating, hostile, and offensive environment for Jewish and Israeli visitors.

UKLFI has asked Legoland to clarify whether its staff dress code allows staff to wear politically symbolic items, such as a keffiyeh, or political badges, and if not to reprimand staff who have breached it. If Legoland’s dress code does currently permit such items, UKLFI has asked Legoland to change it.

Caroline Turner, Director of UKLFI commented: “We were delighted to hear that Legoland had provided a succah for its Jewish visitors, during the Succot festival period.  However, it seems a little thoughtless for Legoland to have stationed a keffiyeh clad guard outside.”

Update 24.10.24: Legoland is investigating these issues.