LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Barton Square, The Trafford Centre
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About LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Young builders can explore interactive LEGO experiences and construct imaginative creations using millions of colourful bricks at this indoor attraction in the Trafford Centre, perfect for families with little ones.
What's nearby
- SEA LIFE Manchester next door
- Starbucks Coffee Company next door
- Costco Petrol Station - Manchester next door
- Costco Manchester 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 3:50 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 3:50 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 3:50 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 3:50 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 3:50 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 3:50 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 3:50 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
We visited Legoland Discovery Centre and left with such lovely memories. Our whole family loved the experience, especially the 4D Movie—it was a huge hit with our 3-year-old! The Miniland was absolutely awesome; honestly, I think the adults appreciated the incredible detail even more than the kids did. We also spent ages at the build-and-race station. We managed to build a car so sturdy it survived multiple races without breaking—definitely deserved its spot in the Hall of Fame! 🏎️🏆 A note on the cafe: We stopped for coffee and kids' meals. They offer an option to upgrade the meal box to a Lego-themed one, but we found it very pricey at £8 extra per child. Paying £16 extra for two plastic boxes felt like a bit much, so keep that in mind if you're on a budget! We finished the day with a trip to the shop (essential for Lego lovers!) and headed out to explore the surrounding area. The location is perfect for a full day out. Overall, a great experience!
· via Google
This Lego discovery centre is very easy to get to and there is FREE parking very close by. You don’t need to have priority parking at the Trafford centre. This place is very accessible so everyone can enjoy there day out and if your a Merlin pass holder you can visit for free. Just make sure you have pre booked so there is no disappointment when you arrive. There is lots for the whole family to see and do and play with and the rides inside are great. We didn’t use the cafe inside as we wasn’t there for a long time. There are toilets inside and seems to be plenty of space. If you stretch it out you could probably spend a good 4 hours here but we seen everything and had a play on everything in about 3 hours. The laser train ride was fantastic and you can fit 5 people on a train. Everyone gets their own gun so everyone can join the fun. The only thing we thought we was forced into was having our picture taken at the start of the attraction. Some people didn’t want there’s taking and the person taking there picture made them feel uncomfortable. Apart from that it’s a great day out and worth the trip.
· via Google
Such a funtastic wee afternoon out! This was a stop on our road trip down to Alton Towers. We pre-booked our tickets for everything before arrival. There was no queue when we arrived. The staff member was so lovely explaining about the Ride Pass for my son, which made it even more stress free for us! Our kids were so excited getting their lanyards, loved the VR experience and the 4D cinema was amazing. So entertaining, you do get a bit wet!
· via Google
Great fun, kids loved it and easily spent a few hours there. That it's at the Trafford centre makes it easy to find and free parking. Scheduled booking time makes entry easy too
· via Google
Visitors say this attraction offers a variety of interactive activities, including rides, a 4D cinema, and building stations, providing several hours of entertainment. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, free parking, and accessible facilities.
Some reviews mention the prices can be overpriced.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Trafford Palazzo in TraffordCity, next to, The Trafford Centre, Manchester, M17 8AS Get directions
- Category
- Theme Parks & Funfairs
- Guest rating
- 4.0 / 5 (4,673 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 0-12
- Suggested visit
- 2-3 hours
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Manchester