LEGO and Smyths Are Hitting the British Motor Show — Here’s Why You’ll Want to Be There
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Start your engines (and your stud shooters). The British Motor Show is back August 15–17 at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, and this year it comes with a very on-brand pit crew: the LEGO Group and Smyths Toys. The duo are co-hosting a special live stage all show long — think challenges, quizzes, prizes and plenty of bricks.
British Motor Show 2025 Dates, Location & Schedule
- Dates: August 15–17
- Venue: Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
- Stage schedule: Eight interactive sessions each day, running from 10:30am to 4:30pm
LEGO Big Build Challenges, Games and more at the British Motor Show
What’s happening on the live stage?
Expect high-energy brick action with a rotating set list:
- LEGO Big Build challenges – team up or fly solo to build against the clock.
- Sprint-for-prizes races – quick-fire tasks with the chance to win some very decent goodies.
- Tim’s Big Quiz – hop on stage, nail the rapidfire questions, and you could bag LEGO freebies.
That’s just the start. The programme also includes:
- Careers panels covering routes into the automotive world.
- Young car designers sharing how they broke into the industry.
- A Dragon’s Denstyle pitch session where companies present new products and ideas.
Pop by the Smyths Toys LEGO Pit Stop Shop
Make a quick stop (or a long one). You can build your own adventure, check out the latest LEGO vehicles, and — if temptation wins — pick up a set (or three) to take home.
Tickets & pricing
Tickets are limited, so it’s worth grabbing them ahead of time from the event’s official site.
- Singleday family ticket (4 people): from £69.90
- Threeday family pass: £139.80
Why this is our kind of crossover
Cars. Bricks. Friendly chaos. Whether you’re there for supercars or Speed Champions, the LEGO x Smyths live stage adds a handson, familyfriendly hub right in the middle of the horsepower. See you in Farnborough.
Author: Amelia Hart
Amelia has a background in marketing and brand strategy, working with consumer products across Europe. She became an AFOL during lockdown after building a Botanical Collection set as a stress-reliever and discovering how therapeutic LEGO could be. That single build reignited a childhood passion and opened the door to collecting. Amelia’s favourites span LEGO Ideas, Architecture, and Creator Expert, particularly sets that blend realism with clever design. She enjoys exploring how LEGO intersects with lifestyle, décor, and long-term collectability.
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