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Belfast Telegraph
5 days ago
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Opening date revealed for NI's first ever Lego store
Customer in a queue in front of a Danish toy production company Lego store in Shanghai. Northern Ireland's first Lego store is set to open in Belfast later this month. The new 165sqm store at Victoria Square will offer Lego fans an extensive selection of new products. It is due to open its doors to the public at 9am on Thursday 28 August. It will be Lego's 21st store in the UK. The new store will feature a 'Pick a Brick Wall,' allowing customers to choose the exact pieces they need for their creations. It will also offer free build challenges and events each month, and a 'Build a Minifigure Tower', where customers will be able to pick from a mix and match selection of bottoms, tops, heads, hair pieces and accessories to customise Lego minifigures. The ribbon will be cut on the opening morning by NI boy Dáithí Mac Gabhann, best known for inspiring a change in organ donor laws. Vice President of Marketing LEGO Retail at the LEGO Group, Shweta Munshi, will also be at the grand opening. She said: "After a thorough search, we have found the perfect site in Victoria Square, Belfast. In the heart of the city, the new store will allow builders of all ages to be inspired by the endless play opportunities the Lego Group has to offer. "This store will be a top retail destination for product launches and events, while acting as a hub for our Lego community and new builders alike.' Customer in a queue in front of a Danish toy production company Lego store in Shanghai. News Catch Up - Wednesday 6th August Victoria Square is part of the portfolio of Commerz Real's real estate fund Hausinvest. Russell Banham, UK Head at Commerz Real, said: 'The Lego Group is one of the world's most recognisable brands and we are really excited that they have chosen to establish their first flagship store in Victoria Square. "Victoria Square is the leading destination for retail and leisure in Northern Ireland and the addition of a Lego Store will further enhance the unrivaled mix of premium brands who have already made it their home. "This is great news, not only for Lego fans, but for the wider retail landscape in Northern Ireland.'
Wales Online
10-07-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Lego reveals its moving to a massive new store in Cardiff
Lego reveals its moving to a massive new store in Cardiff The new store will have building challenges and events for all the family The improved store will open later this summer (Image: LEGO ) Lego have announced they are moving to a bigger store in St David's later this summer. After almost 15 years in the Cardiff shopping centre they are upsizing to a new store which will feature immersive experiences and giant Lego models. The current shop is located on the ground-floor of St David's near EE, Swarovski and Goldsmiths. The brand will remain at the popular shopping centre but is moving to a larger space. The new store will be full of fun features including a 'Pick a Brick Wall' for customers to choose their bricks, giant Lego models, hands-on play opportunities like building challenges and a 'Build a Minifigure Tower'. The store is one of only 20 Lego stores in the UK after the brand expanded last year with new stores in Cribbs Mall in Bristol and across Europe. The new store will feature a 'Pick a Brick Wall' (Image: LEGO ) Lego's Manchester Arndale store is also set to move to a larger space this summer to make room for more immersive experiences. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Shweta Munshi, Vice President of Marketing, LEGO Retail at the LEGO Group: "We are delighted to share that we are relocating our LEGO Store Cardiff. Article continues below "We are continually investing in our store portfolio and this new store will be a top retail destination for product launches and events, while acting as a hub for our LEGO community and new builders alike." The new store will be welcomed by many parents looking to entertain children over the holidays (Image: LEGO ) Helen Morgan, Centre Director at St David's Cardiff, said: "The LEGO Store is such a popular brand here at St David's, so we know the new, upsized store will be a treat for our guests to explore. "Guest demand is high for exciting brands such as the LEGO Store and we look forward to unveiling the creative new space later this year." The news is the latest upgrade at the shopping centre which has seen a number of changes this year. Just last week, the Swiss watchmaker, Swatch, opened in the unit formally occupied by Typo. Builders are also currently working on a brand new JD Sports store which will span two floors of the Grand Arcade when it opens early next year. Article continues below Also eagerly-anticipated are the Welsh debuts of both Mango and Sephora. The popular stores are set to join the line-up in the city centre shopping centre later this year.
