LEGO Ideas Downton Abbey (21373) Announced for October Release

LEGO has officially revealed 21373 Downton Abbey, the next LEGO Ideas set, launching for Insiders members on 1 October 2026 and going on general sale on 4 October. It is priced at £269.99 / $349.99 / €299.99, contains 4,711 pieces, carries an 18+ rating, and is the 12th Ideas set of 2026. The design originated from a submission by Ideas user BRO3.

The model is a minifigure-scale take on Highclere Castle in Hampshire - the real exterior filming location for the ITV series, which ran from 2010 to 2015 and has since produced two feature films. Measuring 44cm wide and 30cm tall, it uses an open-back format across two levels: the dining room, main hall, and library occupy the upper floor, while the kitchen, servants' hall, and Mr Carson's office sit below. The top section lifts off cleanly to give access to all six rooms. A cedar tree and bench complete the exterior scene.

Thirteen minifigures cover the Season 6 cast in full: Lord Grantham, Lady Grantham, Lady Mary, Lady Edith, the Dowager Countess, Tom Branson, Mr Carson, Mrs Hughes, Mr Bates, Thomas Barrow, Mrs Patmore, Anna Bates, and Daisy Parker. The Edwardian period costumes are a genuine highlight, and anyone interested in minifigure customising will find the tailored suits and dresses particularly useful.

At 4,711 pieces for £269.99, the per-piece cost works out at roughly 5.7p - respectable for a large licensed Ideas set, and comparable to LEGO's bigger Icons and Creator Expert releases. The LEGO Builder app supports the build with 3D digital instructions, progress tracking, and zoom features.

Reception online has been mixed. The minifigures are widely praised, but the castle model itself has drawn criticism. The sharpest complaint is that Highclere's central tower - the feature that makes the building instantly recognisable - is absent from the model entirely. Several observers have also noted that the exterior reads as unexpectedly flat given the piece count. It is worth noting that Highclere is Jacobethan and Italianate in style rather than Gothic, which is relevant when judging how faithfully the set captures the real building.

Fans of the show are largely enthusiastic, particularly about the minifigure lineup. Those approaching it as a standalone architectural model have been more guarded. The bath stone facade and period interior detailing make this a creditable depiction of a grand English country house, but the missing tower is a real omission at this price.

check it out at LEGO.com: Downton Abbey