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13.08.2026

Bricks in the Roundhouse | 29th to 30th August

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A brand-new event for 2026 at Barrow Hill Roundhouse!

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Lego© Trains, look forward to lots of special displays and plenty of other non-railway displays too in this event for everyone to enjoy!

A combination of the last operating railway roundhouse in the UK, and the largest number of Lego railway displays celebrating 60 yrs of Lego Trains as well as displays covering Harry Potter, Star Wars, Flowers, Women in STEM and even Ted Lasso!

There will also be train rides, turntable displays and signal box tours.

Activities include:

  • A free Activity Trail around the venue.
  • Mini-Figure Hunt (£1-a-go) with a special prize for the winner drawn at end of the event.
  • Free children’s activities, including a speed build and ramp racing.

Plenty of real railway action including:

  • Train rides.
  • Turntable and signal box demonstrations.
  • An opportunity to visit the Deltic Preservation Society depot.

Plus trade stands, food and drink and plenty of free parking.

Tickets from www.seetickets.com. A small number of tickets will also be available on the day.

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