17 of the best LEGO sets for kids

Who wouldn't want to display the Great Pyramid of Giza in their home? I know I certainly do, and this set will keep little ones entertained for hours. With over 1400 pieces included, this is for someone who likes a challenge.

Everyone knows that Batman is better with his Batmobile (and all its nifty gadgets and tech), so get building and prepare to defeat The Joker in this thrilling chase scene!

This Star Wars droid character has many functions to explore like a rotating head, moveable legs and an attachable periscope and tools for creative play.

Pretty sunflowers will brighten up any room, especially these ones which last forever! With only 191 pieces, this is great for those looking for an easier rainy day project.

Prepare to have your mind blown with this 3-in-1 Pirate Ship set! With over 1200 pieces and three different builds, this is guaranteed to keep little ones entertained for hours.

This hard to find transforming LEGO Optimus Prime set would make a great Christmas gift idea for a young one. The set can go from a 35cm tall robot, into a lorry truck without even taking it apart! And there are 19 points of articulation on it. We're impressed.

Live out your excavation dreams by building this impressive digger! This powerful machine rolls on tough terrain, has a 360° boom and cap rotation, and includes 3 construction workers and accessories to boot.

It wouldn't be right not to include some adorable Minion in this list and we love the look of this family mansion set. It's complete with Gru, Minions, a tree house and of course the rest of Gru's gang: Lucy, Margo, Edith, Agnes, Gru Jr., Mel, Jerry and Tim.

This is a bit of a splurge (ok read a lot) but will undoubtedly provide years of entertainment, as well as a real talking point whenever guests come over. Live out your Disney fantasy by having the castle live in your house forever...💘

This epic set from the Harry Potter franchise is perfect for those budding witches or wizards! It features so many details and secret spaces, and deep in the basement, below the bank, there's a functioning cart you can ride down with Harry and Hagrid. Just beware of the dragon that's shielding the galleons, sickles and knuts!

A Peppa Pig supermarket? Count us in! This adorable set is perfect for kids aged 2+ and includes 70 pieces such as Mummy, Daddy, George, Peppa and fruit and vegetables, too.

Fans of Mario Kart will recognise this character! It's Bowser on his muscle car. The best part? There's a lever that makes Bowser move and throw bombs from his car. Now that's cool!

LEGO really do have something for everyone, even those who might be visually impaired. This clever set of braille bricks is a fun way to learn letters, numbers and signs, and a lovely family activity.

Mandrake or Mandragora is what was used to cure petrification in the second Harry Potter series. But, beware. Harvesting this plant is delicate work and you might find a (very wriggly) surprise hiding underneath the soil...

This retro space astronaut would be perfect for kids and adults, and can be transformed into an astronaut with a detachable jet-propulsion backpack, a space dog with moving legs and tail and a space viper jet for exciting battles in space!