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Downton Abbey makes a grand debut in LEGO® brick form


BILLUND, DENMARK – WEBWIRE
  • LEGO® Ideas model recreates the iconic Downton Abbey, rich with flourishes and complete with 13 Minifigures
  • 4,711-piece build spans the fabulous upstairs and below stairs, from the grand dining room, main hall and library to the kitchen, Mr. Carson’s office and servants’ hall
  • Available for LEGO Insiders Early Access from 1 October 2026 and for all from 4 October 2026

Today, the LEGO Group unveils the LEGO® Ideas Downton Abbey (21373), a spectacular 4,711-piece building set designed for adult fans. Inspired by the beloved TV series and movies created by Carnival Films, the richly detailed model of Downton Abbey based on the real-life Highclere Castle invites builders to answer the bell, cross the threshold, and step into a world of sweeping architecture and secrets tucked behind every door.

The set pays tribute to the award-winning franchise, allowing fans to explore the distinct division of life “upstairs” and “downstairs” in a stately Edwardian home. As the Dowager Countess herself famously asked, “What is a ’weekend’?” For fans, it is now the perfect occasion to settle in, take tea and construct this magnificent display piece steeped in Downton Abbey detail.

The set’s modular design allows builders to lift off the top level to explore the bustling kitchen, servants’ hall, and Mr. Carson’s office below, before ascending to the grand dining room, main hall, and library. From the ornate exterior architecture and the towering cedar tree to the intricate interior details, the set serves as an elegant home or office decor piece, befitting even the stateliest spaces.

Authenticity is at the heart of this set, capturing a fascinating era of historical transition when candlelight still flickered beside the first glow of electricity. Builders will discover authentic period details, including a mix of lighting sources, an early electric mixer in the kitchen, and a 1910s–1920s candlestick telephone in Mr. Carson’s office. The set also includes historical portraits, dining etiquette layouts, and a servants’ hall dining table arranged strictly by rank.

The set includes 13 detailed Minifigures representing the iconic Season 6 household: The Dowager Countess, Lord Grantham, Lady Grantham, Lady Mary, Lady Edith, Tom Branson, Mr. Carson, Mrs. Hughes, Mr. Bates, Anna Bates, Thomas Barrow, Mrs. Patmore and Daisy Parker. Each minifigure features double-sided face prints, and additional clothing elements specifically designed for seated positions at the dining table.

The LEGO Ideas Downton Abbey product idea was originally submitted by Czech Fan Designer Sebastian Veselka (LEGO Ideas name: BRO3) as part of the LEGO Ideas crowdsourcing platform. LEGO Ideas invites fans to submit product ideas, which are then voted on by the community before being considered for production as official LEGO sets.

Sebastian Veselka comments: “Rebuilding Downton Abbey as a LEGO set felt like the perfect way to celebrate the series in a personal way, bringing together my love of British architecture, my memories of watching the show with my family, and the atmosphere of the 1920s. Seeing the project reach 10,000 supporters in just three months was incredible. I’m so grateful to everyone who supported it and can’t wait for fans to travel back in time and step inside the Crawley family’s iconic home in LEGO brick form.”

The building experience is filled with society secrets and below-stairs discoveries, including easter eggs referencing Sebastian Veselka. Builders can search for the servants’ bell board featuring a playful “LEGO room” label, newspapers bearing the fan designer’s initials (SV), and a heart-shaped tree base nodding to the series’ romantic scenes.

LEGO Ideas Downton Abbey (21373) is available for LEGO Insiders* from 1 October 2026 and for all customers from 4 October 2026, priced at £269.99 / €299.99 / $349.99. Discover more and purchase at LEGO.com/DowntonAbbey or visit your nearest LEGO Store.

*Membership required, T&Cs apply.

Product Information:
LEGO® Ideas Downton Abbey

  • Product Number: 21373
  • Age: 18+
  • Pieces: 4,711
  • RRP: £269.99 / €299.99 / $349.99
  • Dimensions: Measures over 12 in. (30 cm) high, 17.5 in. (44 cm) wide and 6.5 in. (16 cm) deep
  • Available: via LEGO Stores and LEGO.com/DowntonAbbey
  • LEGO Insiders early access: 1 October 2026
  • General availability: 4 October 2026

A digital building experience is available via the LEGO® Builder app, where builders can view the model in 3D, zoom and rotate during construction, and track progress step by step.

About the LEGO Group:
The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine.

The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words LEg GOdt, which mean “Play Well”.

Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are sold in more than 120 countries worldwide. For more information: www.LEGO.com.

About LEGO® Ideas:
LEGO® Ideas offers fans the opportunity to submit their own brick creations with the chance to have their concept brought to life with the help of LEGO master designers. Find out more at www.ideas.lego.com

About UNIVERSAL PRODUCTS & EXPERIENCES:
Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, as well as engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and third-party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s lines of business include Consumer Products and Games, along with Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. More information is available at universalproductsexperiences.com.

About Downton Abbey:
Downton Abbey is a global cultural phenomenon and one of the most beloved and enduring franchises in modern entertainment. Across six acclaimed television seasons and three feature films, the franchise has reached audiences in more than 250 territories worldwide and earned Guinness World Records recognition as the world’s most critically acclaimed television series. What began as Carnival Films’ Emmy Award-winning drama became a landmark entertainment property, successfully expanding from television to the big screen and captivating generations of audiences around the world. The three Focus Features films, “Downton Abbey,” “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” and “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” have collectively grossed more than $390 million worldwide, underscoring the franchise’s remarkable commercial success and lasting resonance nearly two decades after its debut.


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