Derbyshire man creates 200,000-piece Lego replica of the Lake District - here's how you can see it

Ria Ghei
By Ria Ghei
Published 25th Jan 2024, 16:49 BST
The Lake District Lego exhibition at Museum of Making Derby will fascinate those with a love for Derby, Lego and the Lake District | Image Ria GheiThe Lake District Lego exhibition at Museum of Making Derby will fascinate those with a love for Derby, Lego and the Lake District | Image Ria Ghei
The Lake District Lego exhibition at Museum of Making Derby will fascinate those with a love for Derby, Lego and the Lake District | Image Ria Ghei | Ria Ghei
Fellow Lego enthusiasts can visit Museum of Making and see the artist in action as he continues to build his Lake District Lego extravaganza

A Derbyshire man has created an epic Lego exhibition in honour of the Museum of Making's grand reopening this week.

The 200,000-piece creation is a depiction of the Lake District and is the work of Derbyshire artist Jon Tordoff. 

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He is on a mission to build the whole pretty northern holiday destination that's popular for its mountains and ribbon lakes. 

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The Lego exhibition is on show from January 26, 2024, when the Museum of Making reopens.

It was during the first Covid lockdown that Jon decided to meld two of his passions together - his love for the Lake District, and his childhood hobby of Lego.

He started building landscapes out of Lego in his Derbyshire home and came to create the sprawling masterpiece set over 12.3 square metres.

The 12.3 square metre model is made of over 200,000 Lego pieces | Image Ria GheiThe 12.3 square metre model is made of over 200,000 Lego pieces | Image Ria Ghei
The 12.3 square metre model is made of over 200,000 Lego pieces | Image Ria Ghei | Ria Ghei

It took Jon over 200,000 Lego pieces to reconstruct his favourite spot, Buttermere.

Over time, Jon added areas to Buttermere. His work now includes landmarks Crummock Water, Ennerdale, Honister, Borrowdale and Derwentwater. 

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It represents 47 square miles of the Lake District but he has ambitious plans to expand and build other spots including Keswick too.

It is an exciting time for the Derbyshire-born artist, whose work has been platformed by a popular Derby landmark as it readies to reopen.

The exhibition is a real celebration of all things Lego - there are even giant Lego bricks that people of all ages can play with | Image Ria GheiThe exhibition is a real celebration of all things Lego - there are even giant Lego bricks that people of all ages can play with | Image Ria Ghei
The exhibition is a real celebration of all things Lego - there are even giant Lego bricks that people of all ages can play with | Image Ria Ghei | Ria Ghei

By hosting Jon's exhibition, the Museum of Making is not only marking its reopening in style but also celebrating the creative efforts of local talent.

Jon’s Lego Lake District construct takes pride of place in the Museum of Making’s Activity Space where budding builders of all ages can make their own miniature models and put these on temporary display. 

Lego fans can also participate in a Lego trail which can be found at all three Derby Museum sites; Museum of Making, Museum and Art Gallery at The Strand, and Pickford’s House on Friar Gate.

During the exhibition, Jon will be on-site on set days working on the model and this is an opportunity to see the project grow and develop whilst on display at the Museum of Making.

For more information about this amazing Lake District Lego construction and other exhibitions at the Museum of Making, visit their website by clicking here.

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