Yesterday, the LEGO Group unveiled the #21373 LEGO Ideas Downton Abbey, a spectacular 4,711-piece building set designed for adult fans. Inspired by the beloved TV series and movies created by Carnival Films, the richly detailed Downton Abbey model, based on the real-life Highclere Castle, invites builders to answer the bell, cross the threshold, and step into a world of sweeping architecture and secrets tucked behind every door.
Downton Abbey is a global cultural phenomenon and one of the most beloved and enduring franchises in modern entertainment. Across six acclaimed television seasons and three feature films, the franchise has reached audiences in more than 250 territories worldwide and earned Guinness World Records recognition as the world’s most critically acclaimed television series. What began as Carnival Films’ Emmy Award-winning drama became a landmark entertainment property, expanding from television to the big screen and captivating audiences around the world for generations. The three Focus Features films, “Downton Abbey,” “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” and “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” have collectively grossed more than $390 million worldwide, underscoring the franchise’s remarkable commercial success and lasting resonance nearly two decades after its debut.
The #21373 LEGO Ideas Downton Abbey set pays tribute to the award-winning franchise, allowing fans to explore the distinct division of life “upstairs” and “downstairs” in a stately Edwardian home. As the Dowager Countess herself famously asked, “What is a ‘weekend’?” For fans, it is now the perfect occasion to settle in, take tea, and construct this magnificent display piece steeped in Downton Abbey detail. When fully built, the set measures over 12 in. (30 cm) high, 17.5 in. (44 cm) wide, and 6.5 in. (16 cm) deep.
The set’s modular design allows builders to lift off the top level to explore the bustling kitchen, servants’ hall, and Mr. Carson’s office below, before ascending to the grand dining room, main hall, and library. From the ornate exterior architecture and the towering cedar tree to the intricate interior details, the set serves as an elegant home or office decor piece, befitting even the stateliest spaces.
Authenticity is at the heart of this set, capturing a fascinating era of historical transition when candlelight still flickered beside the first glow of electricity. Builders will discover authentic period details, including a mix of lighting sources, an early electric mixer in the kitchen, and a 1910s–1920s candlestick telephone in Mr. Carson’s office. The set also includes historical portraits, dining etiquette layouts, and a servants’ hall dining table arranged strictly by rank.
The set includes 13 detailed minifigures representing the iconic Season 6 household: The Dowager Countess, Lord Grantham, Lady Grantham, Lady Mary, Lady Edith, Tom Branson, Mr. Carson, Mrs. Hughes, Mr. Bates, Anna Bates, Thomas Barrow, Mrs. Patmore, and Daisy Parker. Each minifigure features double-sided face prints, and additional clothing elements specifically designed for seated positions at the dining table.
The LEGO Ideas Downton Abbey product idea was originally submitted by Czech fan designer Sebastian Veselka (LEGO Ideas name: BRO3) as part of the LEGO Ideas crowdsourcing platform. LEGO Ideas invites fans to submit product ideas, which are then voted on by the community before being considered for production as official LEGO sets.
Sebastian Veselka comments: “Rebuilding Downton Abbey as a LEGO set felt like the perfect way to celebrate the series in a personal way, bringing together my love of British architecture, my memories of watching the show with my family, and the atmosphere of the 1920s. Seeing the project reach 10,000 supporters in just three months was incredible. I’m so grateful to everyone who supported it and can’t wait for fans to travel back in time and step inside the Crawley family’s iconic home in LEGO brick form.”
The building experience is filled with society secrets and below-stairs discoveries, including Easter eggs referencing Sebastian Veselka. Builders can search for the servants’ bell board featuring a playful “LEGO room” label, newspapers bearing the fan designer’s initials (SV), and a heart-shaped tree base nodding to the series’ romantic scenes.
The #21373 LEGO Ideas Downton Abbey set is going to be available for LEGO Insiders from the 1st of October and for all customers from the 4th of October. Prices are as follows: £269.99 / €299.99 / $349.99. For more information, visit the LEGO Ideas section of the Online LEGO Shop.
What do you think? How do you like the Downton Abbey TV series, and what do you think of the LEGO Ideas Downton Abbey set? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below!
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The minifigs steal the show in this! Especially the female minifigs!
The minifigs are the best! Especially the two servants! Their head cover is adorable!
Lots of great details here! I might get it at some point, or just use the building instructions to build some of the details.