The UK's longest-running LEGO fan show, with more than 100 LEGO models, brick pits, DUPLO play areas and robot battles, takes over STEAM.
The Great Western Brick Show returns to STEAM on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 October 2027, taking over the entire museum for the weekend. It's the UK's longest-running LEGO fan show, run by Brickish — an organisation of Adult Fans of LEGO — in partnership with STEAM. It started back in 2002 with a single collaborative train layout built by Brickish members, and it's grown from there into the group's flagship annual event.
On the days, the show fills the museum with more than 100 LEGO models and displays, alongside brick pits, DUPLO play areas and a LEGO retail area. Robot Battles have been a fixture since 2016, and last year a 36-metre Great Ball Contraption broke the UK record. There's also a limited-edition kit launched each year.
One ticket gets you into both the LEGO show and the museum itself. STEAM is housed in a restored Grade II-listed building at the heart of the former Swindon Works, with the earliest parts dating from 1846 and once part of Brunel's original railway works complex.
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Early Bird pricing is £14.50 for adults, £12.00 for children aged 3-15, seniors and students, and family tickets from £35.00 to £59.00 — those prices go up on 1 January 2027. It runs 10.00am to 5.00pm on Saturday and 10.00am to 4.00pm on Sunday.
Date
Friday, 9 October 2026
10:00
Location
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+6 years
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