New Harry Potter LEGO is coming to toy shelves on a fairly regular basis these days, but one set remains a firm favourite with families and collectors alike: the LEGO Hogwarts castle. If you’re hunting for a gift for a young witch or wizard, or you just love a good build-along afternoon, this reversible castle set is packed with detail worth knowing about.
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Take a Look Inside the LEGO Hogwarts Set
The LEGO Hogwarts set is a genuinely impressive build, and it’s easy to see why it’s stayed so popular. It comes with ten mini-figures: Harry, Ron, Hermione, Professor Dumbledore, Hagrid, Draco Malfoy, Professor McGonagall, Nearly-Headless Nick, Professor Quirrell (with a dual Lord Voldemort face), and a Hufflepuff student believed to be Susan Bones. She’s a slightly unexpected inclusion, as she’s not one of the series’ most prominent characters, but she was a member of Dumbledore’s Army and fought in the Battle of Hogwarts, so eagle-eyed fans will appreciate the nod.
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The build is designed to be reversible. One side shows the exterior of Hogwarts, complete with turrets, leaded windows and the gothic architecture fans know so well. Flip it around and you’ll find the Great Hall, floating candles and reversible house banners. There’s even a peek up the stairs to Dumbledore’s office, Sorting Hat included.
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There’s a huge amount of detail packed into this set, including wands, a cauldron, the Sorting Hat, the boat used by first-year students in The Philosopher’s Stone, the Mirror of Erised, and Hagrid’s pink umbrella.
Look out too for the buildable basilisk and Fawkes the phoenix from Chamber of Secrets, along with Aragog the spider, Scabbers the rat, and Hedwig the owl.
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This set has plenty of appeal for families who missed the original wave of LEGO Harry Potter sets first time around, and it remains a lovely centrepiece build for a rainy afternoon. Since its release, LEGO has continued to expand its Wizarding World range with further Hogwarts locations and sets inspired by Fantastic Beasts, so it’s worth having a look at what else is currently available if your young wizard is hooked.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pieces are in the LEGO Hogwarts set?
The set has 878 pieces, making it a substantial build best tackled with an adult or older child, or broken up over a few sittings.
Which minifigures come with the set?
It includes ten minifigures: Harry, Ron, Hermione, Dumbledore, Hagrid, Draco Malfoy, Professor McGonagall, Nearly-Headless Nick, Professor Quirrell (with a dual Voldemort face), and a Hufflepuff student believed to be Susan Bones.
Can you build both the outside and inside of Hogwarts?
Yes — the model is reversible, showing the castle exterior on one side and the Great Hall interior, complete with floating candles and house banners, on the other.
Are there other LEGO Harry Potter sets worth looking at?
Yes. LEGO has continued to add to its Wizarding World collection over time, so it’s worth checking current LEGO stockists for the latest Hogwarts and Fantastic Beasts sets alongside this one.
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