Calling Lego heads

A free, interactive, live Legoland Discovery Centre adventure will be played out on the main stage of The Orient at The Trafford Centre this February half term.

The show takes place at 12 noon, 1.30pm and 3pm daily, Monday 15 February to Thursday 18 February.

For those who are interested in the history of the famous bricks, the centre will feature a Lego Factory tour, revealing the secrets of how Lego is made. Some components of the machinery will also be missing and children will be able to get involved to create new Lego bricks.

Families will be introduced to a variety of Lego characters and there will also be plenty of audience participation and opportunities to win golden tickets.

Characters starring in the shows will be conducting meet and greets with children between the performance times, and a Lego activity zone will be available everyday at the Bandstand in The Orient, where children can help to build models which will be displayed at the Legoland Discovery Centre when it opens on March 22.

Neil Crittenden, General Manager of the Legoland Discovery Centre said: “Our half term shows will provide a great introduction to the fantastic fun and interactive adventures that the Legoland Discovery Centre will bring to Manchester. We’re delighted with the shows, and we’re confident that children of all ages will love meeting the characters and helping to build Lego models which will be on display within the Centre.”

For those who are interested in the history of the famous bricks, the centre will feature a Lego Factory tour, revealing the secrets of how Lego is made. Some components of the machinery will also be missing and children will be able to get involved to create new Lego bricks.

A fantastic mini-land will include all of the iconic landmarks from the north of England including The Trafford Centre, Blackpool Illuminations and the Big One, Peak District and intricate buildings such as Manchester Cathedral. Kingdom Quest, an interactive Lego laser ride, will offer kids the chance to battle with trolls and skeletons to free the beautiful princess or they can feel part of the story in Lego Studios - the 4D cinema where the wind will rush around their feet and Lego bricks will fly around towards their heads.

Other features of the attraction include a Lego Racers build and test track, Lego Belville area - a Duplo Village featuring a soft play section, plus a café and a shop featuring a fantastic range of Lego products. Celebrations can be made even more memorable in one of the special party rooms, which can be personally themed to create the ultimate Lego birthday party celebration.

The Legoland Discovery Centre Live show is free of charge and families just need to turn up at the Main Stage to get a seat before the show starts.

The Centre will involve just one entry fee, with all attractions included in the cost. Tickets for the Legoland Discovery Centre will cost from £7 and are now available - call 0871 222 2662 to book. The Centre will be open from 10am seven days a week. Closing times vary from 5pm – see LEGOLANDDiscoveryCentre for details.