Legoland Birmingham: Activities, Attractions & All You Need To Know

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The Legoland Discovery Centre on King Edwards Road, Birmingham, is the ultimate indoor Lego playground. 

With a soft play area, a 4D cinema experience, and other creative attractions, the Legoland Discovery Centre is perfect for families looking for an adventure-filled day. 

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Legoland Birmingham, including how to get tickets, how to get there, what kind of events and activities you can expect, the nearest West Midland attractions, and more. 

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Legoland Birmingham Contact Details and Opening Times

Address: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Arena, King Edwards Road, Birmingham B1 2AA, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.legolanddiscoverycentre.com/birmingham/
Phone no.: 0121 794 2386
Opening times: Mon-Fri: 10:30am-2pm, Sat: 9:30am-6:30pm, Sun: 9:30am-3:30pm

Who Runs Legoland Birmingham?

Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham isn’t entirely owned by The Lego Group. The worldwide Legoland theme parks are run by Merlin Entertainments, which also operates the following famous landmarks in the United Kingdom:

  • Birmingham Sealife Centre
  • Warwick Castle and Knight’s Village
  • Alton Towers Resort (a theme park in Staffordshire)
  • Legoland Windsor (a theme park in Windsor)
  • Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester

You can get a Merlin Annual Pass to enjoy an incredible year at these extraordinary attractions. 

How to Buy Legoland Birmingham Tickets

You can pre-book entry tickets to the ultimate indoor Lego playground in Birmingham city on the Legoland website or get tickets on the day. 

However, due to the COVID-19 restrictions, it’s essential to pre-book entry tickets online since the attraction will most likely have reduced daily ticketed capacity.

Additionally, the venue still has COVID-19 hygiene and safety measures, and guests are encouraged to wear face masks. 

Here are the tickets you can choose from when booking online:

  • Standard play session ticket (£18.30)
  • Adult and preschooler ticket (£15)
  • Legoland Discovery Centre + 1 more attraction ticket (£28.30)
  • Legoland Discovery Centre + 2 more attractions ticket (£43.30)

Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham is a cashless attraction, so ensure you bring a ‘contactless’ bank card on the day.

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How to Get to Legoland Birmingham?

Here’s how to get to Legoland on King Edwards rd via car and public transport:

Travelling by Car

  • Take the M6 Jct 6 or M5 Jct 3 and follow the brown signs for the NIA and SEA LIFE Birmingham.
  • The most affordable car park is in the Arena Birmingham South. Once inside Arena Birmingham South, Legoland is located next to the giant Lego giraffe.

Travelling via Public Transport

  • The nearest train stations are Birmingham New Street (16 min walk) and Birmingham Moor Street (21 minute walk)
  • The nearest bus stop is National Indoor Arena (1 min walk)

What Kind of Activities Take Place at Legoland Birmingham?

Here are the bricktastic activities you can take part in the Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham:

  • Play Sessions: During play sessions, you can experience all the main attractions at Legoland, including Lego City (soft play), the Merlins Apprentice ride, and the Kingdom Quest Laser ride. If you want to try out the Creative Workshop, it’ll cost you £5 per person. 
  • Little Play Squad: Developed by Lego education and wellbeing experts, the Little Play squad sessions use fun monthly themes to help kids develop their social and cognitive skills.
  • Lego Playground: Experience the 4D cinema, the build and test race track, and two Legoland rides.
  • Creative Workshop: Become a master model builder through Legoland’s guided experience on Lego building and take your incredible creation home.

Feel free to enjoy a cup of coffee and some snacks at the Legoland cafe once you’re done exploring. 

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What Are the Main Attractions at Legoland Birmingham?

There are 8 main attractions at Legoland Discovery Centre in Birmingham city:

  • Miniland: Built from over 1.5 million Lego bricks, this attraction lets you watch airships swoop around, spot Minifigures, and visit the world’s smallest Primark!
  • 4D Cinema: Get a 4D cinema experience with rain, wind and even snow. Each film lasts 20-30 minutes, and you can pick from Nexo Knights, Ninjago, Lego Movie, and Lego City.
  • Kingdom Quest: Zap trolls and skeletons to save the Princess on the Kingdom Quest Laser ride.
  • Lego City Soft Play: Climb, jump and slide in a themed Lego city soft play area.
  • Lego Friends: Construct skyscrapers, cottages, mansions and anything else you can imagine. 
  • Merlin’s Apprentice: This is another family ride where you can pedal around and become Merlin’s top wizarding apprentice.
  • Lego Races (Build and Test): Build race cars and time them using Legoland’s speed test track. This attraction is suitable for all ages. 
  • Lego Duplo Farm: Build Lego Duplo flowers or spend time in the barn where you can play with soft Lego bricks.

What Are the Upcoming Events at Legoland Birmingham?

Here are two of the upcoming events at Legoland Discovery Centre:

1. Adult Nights

The Adult Nights event is suitable for anyone over 18 with a passion for legos. Experience the 4D cinema, hop on the Kingdom Quest ride, win fantastic prizes in the Miniland scavenger hunt and more.

Dates: 20 May, 17 June, 16 Sept, 21 Oct, 25 Nov 2022
Times: 6pm-8pm
Tickets: £15

2. Lego Legends

This event celebrates the work of the country’s emergency services teams. Here, kids can build emergency services vehicles, participate in pop-up dance parties, play bingo, and watch short films in the 4D cinema.

Dates: 21 May – 5 June 2022
Tickets: from £22.95 

To stay updated on future events, keep an eye on the website.

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How Long Does it Take to Get Around Legoland Birmingham?

It usually takes around 2-3 hours to explore all the main attractions in Legoland Discovery Centre.

What Ages are Legoland Birmingham Suitable for?

Legoland Discovery Centre is suitable for children of all ages. However, a child between 3–10 will enjoy everything the attraction offers, especially the Lego education activities and soft play areas.

Additionally, adults (anyone over the age of 18) must be accompanied by a child to enter the venue. 

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How Many Rides Are at Legoland Birmingham?

There are two rides at Legoland Discovery Centre.

  • Kingdom Quest 
  • Merlins Apprentice

What Famous Landmarks Are Near Legoland Birmingham?

Here are some West Midland attractions you can visit in Birmingham city centre:

  • Sea life Birmingham (4 min walk and 5 min drive)
  • The Roundhouse (5 min walk and 1 min drive)
  • Ikon Gallery (6 min walk and 11 min drive)
  • Birmingham Repertory Theatre (5 min walk and 1 min drive)
  • Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (10 min walk and drive)
  • Symphony Hall (6 min walk and 10 min drive)
  • The Library of Birmingham (7 min walk and 1 min drive)
  • The Crescent Theatre (6 min walk and 4 min drive)

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