Sheffield Bricktropolis returns for the fourth time to wow LEGO enthusiasts young and old.
The new Safari themed trail is available to visitors until Sunday.
The Moor is hosting several displays, including a red ruff lemur, and a bengal tiger which took more than 390 hours to construct using over 81,000 bricks. Other statues include animals such as an African leopard, an alligator, and a hyena.
Richard Pilgrim, Project Manager at Sheffield BID, said: “We deliver events like Sheffield Bricktropolis to drive footfall, dwell time and bring additional spend to the city centre.
“Events such as Sheffield Bricktropolis aim to encourage more people to visit the city centre during this traditionally quieter period, so that businesses can benefit from this dedicated event footfall.”
Previous trails have yielded visitor numbers between 15,000 and 20,000 people, with this year’s involved venues all having disabled access.
Richard Pilgrim said: “This event is applicable for all ages and people from all demographics, and can provide a very low-cost activity at a time when more people are feeling financially stretched.”
The trail itself has an important educational aspect to it, since each brick statue is accompanied with detailed information and fun facts about the displayed animal. A total of 17 brick models can be found across the city centre, some of which include endangered species.
Previous events were themed around world landmarks, space and, most recently, dinosaurs in 2022.
All models should be accessible 10am and 5pm, with some variation to opening times on Sundays. The Millenium Gallery, the venue hosting the meerkat statues, is closed on Mondays.
The trail is completely free to visit, with an optional £1 map that can be purchased at Brick Central, which is located next to the Winter Garden.
You can enter a prize draw for a trip to LEGOLAND®, or an alternative £1,000 Sheffield City Centre gift card by returning the completed trail map to Brick Central by 4pm, this Sunday.
Sheffield BID is a not-for-profit organisation and all proceeds raised will be reinvested in their activities to help improve the city centre environment and maintain their diverse events programme for local communities and visitors.