LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Manchester, Greater Manchester
About LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
If only the world were built of LEGO®… well, it is pretty much at the LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester where billions of bricks have created a fantastic family day out!
The ultimate indoor LEGO® playground! Surround yourself with millions of LEGO bricks and get creative. Save the princess on Kingdom Quest, take to the skies on Merlin's Apprentice or sit back in the 4D LEGO® Cinema. Explore the Northwest in MINILAND® and channel your inner ninja on the LEGO® Ninjago City Adventure soft play. Or get creative in multiple LEGO® Building zones, plus much more fun!
Whether you are looking for somewhere to take the kids during the school holidays or it's a weekend treat, the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is an excellent attraction for kids. Plus, everything is child-sized! Did you know they offer a toddler-tailored programme during the midweek?
Things To Do
Head to MINILAND®, where over 1.5 million bricks make up an interactive city; towers glow, and airships swoop while kids play. If you've walked the streets of Manchester, you're sure to have walked past some seriously iconic buildings. Take some creative inspiration from the city around you and put your spin on an amazing recreation of famous buildings like Manchester Central Library or the Victoria Baths!
Turn back time and ride out to Kingdom Quest, where a Princess needs rescuing from horrible trolls and skeletons! Can you save her?
Channel your inner ninja on the LEGO® Ninjago City Adventure softplay. With three storeys of awesome play area, enter the temple and practise your Ninja moves in the training camp. Take part in several obstacle course challenges alongside your favourite characters like Kai, Jay, Cole, Lloyd, Zane and Nya!
There's no such thing as being a square here (apart from the obvious), so kids can do whatever they fancy! Like building a LEGO® car, testing it against the LEGO® Racers: build and test area and see how fast it goes on the race track! Or jump headfirst into the magic domain and take to the skies on Merlin's Apprentice ride.
There's also an incredible VR experience - The Great LEGO® Race VR Experience. Buckle up as you whizz around a brick-built work and try to become the next champion! OR a MasterModel Builder Workshop where you can enjoy creativity as you build something super cool - an animal, an ice cream truck or even a race car! Psst... you'll get plenty of building tips from the helpful staff, too!
Please note: both these experiences come at an extra cost and are not included in your admission.
Kick back in the LEGO® 4D Cinema for the ultimate cinematic experience. Encounter rain, wind, and even snow all under one roof... Watch all the latest LEGO® blockbusters exclusive to your visit! You'll have a fantastic time.
There are plenty of photo opportunities around the attraction, too, whether that's on the laser ride or finding your favourite LEGO® characters dotted around the discovery centre.
If you've got a little LEGO head at home who's ageing up, check out the birthday parties. Plenty of brick-tastic activities are included, alongside a party room for 2 hours, a whole day of play in the centre, party food and drinks, a personalised birthday card from a LEGO® character, group games, and so much more!
With plenty of fun-packed weekday activities for the kids to enjoy, any LEGO lover will have the time of their lives! From the 4D Cinema experience, exciting rides like the Kingdom Quest Laser Ride, creative building stations and a mini LEGO city to explore, this indoor LEGO playground is the place to be. It's perfect
Food & Drink
Grab a bite to eat and recharge your imagination at LEGOLAND®'s coffee shop!
Take a break from building, pull up a chair and tuck into delicious food! There are plenty of hot and cold food options, and you can cool off with a cold drink or warm your bones during the winter months with a nice hot chocolate.
Gift Shop
Remember to head to the gift shops and bring home a little keepsake from your awesome day out. Choose from exclusive merch, your kids' favourite LEGO® toys, or the very latest LEGO® sets!
You can't visit the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre without bringing LEGO home! We know you'll have an amazing experience at this indoor centre filled with creativity!
Accessibility
They do not provide wheelchairs or strollers at their attraction; however, guests can rent these from the Intu Trafford Centre Customer Services desk, located in the Main Dome. Disabled guests are allowed one free carer. You will need some proof alongside your pre-booked carer ticket. This can be...
- A certified NHS letter from your doctor or consultant (dated within the last two years).
- A letter or statement from a professional body (e.g. a Nurse or a BUPA Healthcare Advisor).
- A blue badge along with an additional form of photographic ID.
Age, height, weight, and other restrictions apply to all of the rides.
Please see the individual rides for further information. Ride Access Passes are available; please visit for more information.
There are also autism-friendly sessions available, during which the centre turns off the music, limits its sound effects, and makes the lighting as standard as possible to help guests with autism. Hidden disability lanyards are also available upon request.
Why We Recommend LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester for Families
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre is an ideal destination for families with children, offering a fun-filled day of creativity and exploration with various interactive attractions, including immersive LEGO-themed rides, a 4D cinema, and build-and-play areas where kids can unleash their imaginations. The MINILAND® display, with its intricate LEGO models of local landmarks, is sure to captivate kids and adults alike.
- Enjoy interactive rides and creative activities
- Bring your creativity to life with free play
- Experience a 4D film experience with your favourite LEGO characters!
Marvellous MINILAND®
Enter a world where you can spot famous landmarks, sights and more all made out of LEGO®! At MINILAND® you can see the iconic sights of Blackpool, Liverpool and Manchester! From the cobbled streets of the most popular TV soaps, famous landmarks to even Minifigures... Can you spot them all?
Meet and Greet LEGO® Mascots
Wanted to meet your favourite LEGO® characters, then you've come to the right place! Where you'll be treated to daily appearances from Shark Guy, Benny the Space Man or even Lord Vampyre!
Every day your kids will be able to meet LEGO characters from their favourite shows and toy sets!
Experience Epic Adult LEGO® Nights
That's right...even adults can enjoy some LEGO® fun! Every month, an Adult Night with a theme will be hosted. You can stick to the theme and build something amazing or build anything you want - the adults will have free roam of the attraction!
Because LEGO is for big and small kids!
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:30 - 15:00
- Tuesday, 10:30 - 14:00
- Wednesday, 10:30 - 14:00
- Thursday, 10:30 - 14:00
- Friday, 10:30 - 17:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 18:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 18:00
But opening hours change depending on peak/off-peak times, so please check the website for more info.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (2-17) : £16.00
- Adult (18++) : £18.50
The LEGOLAND Discovery Package: £25.50
Anytime Entry Ticket: £28.00 for adults and £21.95 for children
Adult and Pre-Schooler: £12.00
Under 3's: Free
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Food & Drink Options
The Coffee Shop has a range of light bites and meals, as well as refreshments! Like fresh sandwiches, hot paninis and baked goods.
You can also enjoy coffee, slushy drinks and unlimited Coca-cola!
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
Barton Square, The Trafford Centre
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M17 8AS
England
Tel: 01617492870
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
By Car
Sat nav: M17 8AS
Directions: They are located off the M60, via junction 9 or 10.
This Discovery Centre is about 5 miles West of Manchester City Centre, with lots of free parking and great transport links. The closest to the attraction is 'Trafford Centre Car Park West' at Trafford Palazzo. It's right outside our attraction and free to park. There's lots of parking nearby too.
By Train
You can access The Trafford Centre easily via a bus connection from a number of nearby train stations:
- Manchester Piccadilly: Then catch the express X50 or 250 bus from Piccadilly Gardens, a few minutes’ walk away.
- Manchester Victoria: Then catch bus 100 from the station entrance.
- Salford Crescent: Then catch bus 100 from the A6.
You can then access Trafford Palazzo by crossing the indoor footbridge from The Trafford Centre.
By Bus
Buses run regularly from all over the Greater Manchester region to their own on-site.
City centre expresses X50: the X50 is our frequent bus route from Manchester Piccadilly, running up to every 20 minutes from early till late, 363 days a year.
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