Best Lego Christmas sets for gifts

Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without a tree, right? Just like a real one, you can decorate the Lego Christmas Tree with colorful ornaments and candles.

This set is perfect if you want a tree but do not have the space, or if you’ve decided that Lego ornaments will make a nice centerpiece for your Christmas dinner.

This is a 2-in-1 build, giving you the option to build one big tree or two smaller trees. The taller tree stands 30cm tall, the medium measures 23cm tall and the small tree 16cm. This set contains 748 pieces and we think it’s very reasonably priced. The Lego Christmas Tree is a must-have to add a touch of Christmas cheer to your home!

Christmas conjures images of sitting on the sofa, stuffing your face with chocolates, and watching a Disney classic. Just like Christmas, this set exudes pure magic. The Lego Disney Castle is a magnificent beauty and a splendid display piece.

This set measures 80cm high, 59cm wide, and 33cm deep. It comprises an impressive 4837 pieces and comes with 8 minifigures from both classic Disney and more contemporary films. The lineup includes Cinderella, Prince Charming, Snow White, Prince Florian, Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen, Rapunzel, and Flynn Ryder.

This set is not just beautifully detailed but also filled with Disney references. There are multiple levels, each brimming with magical rooms. The Grand Ballroom allows Cinderella and Prince Charming to waltz gracefully on the rotating dance floor. Another room houses an enchanted fireplace with a spinning wheel. Oh, and it comes with a special time capsule commemorating 100 years of Disney films.

Imagine Christmas at Hogwarts! You wake up on Christmas morning to a pile of presents. One of which is a hand-knitted sweater, compliments of Mrs Weasley, and the castle is encased in a blanket of snow.

The Lego Hogwarts Castle is brimming with delightful references to the Harry Potter series. You construct the Whomping Willow, complete with the crashed Ford Anglia, build the Durmstrang Ship and the Beauxbatons flying carriage, and explore iconic locations like the Chamber of Secrets and the potions classroom. What’s more, it features a golden statue minifigure of the Hogwarts architect, adding an extra dash of enchantment to your collection.

Although it’s priced at $169.99 / £149.99, the set offers good value given its 2660-piece count. Upon completion, the set stands as an impressive display piece, measuring 21cm in height, 35cm in width, and 25cm in depth. This set makes for a wonderful gift for all Harry Potter fans.

Of course, the Disney castle is just one of the many fabulous sets that have been created to pay homage to a century of Disney magic. Another set is the Lego Walt Disney Tribute Camera. This set presents a distinctive, compact model that elegantly embodies Disney magic with a mature touch.

Experience the engaging features: a crank simulating the sound of a camera recording, rotatable lenses, and a matt box that can be slid back and forth. There is even an opening on the side of the camera unveiling an office space for your Walt Minifigure to perch! The camera features a film strip displaying stills from 20 Disney films, from timeless classics like Sleeping Beauty to modern gems like The Princess and the Frog.

This set contains 811 pieces which form a sleek display item standing tall at over 37 cm, spanning 21 cm in width and 19 cm in depth. It’s attractively priced at $99.99 / £89.99. This set is a delightful blend of challenge and immersion making it the perfect project to build over the holidays.

Two of the best The Legend of Zelda games are Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild, so what better way to celebrate the storied history of the series than with this Lego Great Deku Tree set? Delivering a 2-in-1 set that allows you to switch between the modern take or the iconic Nintendo 64 classic, this is a nostalgia-filled set for any lifelong gamer.

Full of rich details and exciting minifigures, this set only fumbles when it comes to some frustrating parts during the construction, which means switching between the two versions can be a bit tedious. However, despite the recommended age, this is a great set for any fans of Link and his adventures in Hyrule.

In our Lego Great Deku Tree review, we called it “a fun build”, suggesting that it is “a perfect tribute to the iconic Legend of Zelda series.” So, if you’re a gamer (or know someone who is), this is a great Lego set to dive into over the holidays.

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer… Um, Doner, Blitzen… Respect for those of you who can name all nine reindeer! Luckily for me, this set contains four Lego Reindeer figures, so I have the names covered. After all, Santa conjures memories of leaving milk and cookies out on Christmas Eve.

The Lego Santa Sleigh is a beautifully detailed build, filled with toys and gifts like a guitar, skis, and a teddy bear. The Santa minifigure, complete with his list of naughty and nice children, adds a festive touch to this compact design.

This set contains 343 pieces. The sleigh, including the reindeer train, measures 8cm high, 30cm long and 7cm wide. Exclusive to the Lego store, why not display it next to the Lego Christmas tree for the ultimate Lego Christmas diorama?

This offers a slightly more challenging build, aimed at older fans who remember when the film came out. Perhaps it could be fun to build as a family on Boxing Day? It contains a whopping 3955 pieces. Split into 24 bags, the building follows the order of the plot of the film. This set contains 5 minifigures including Kevin, Harry, and Marv. It even includes a light brick to illuminate the furnace!

Measuring over 27cm in height, 34cm in width, and 37cm in depth, this set is quite grand. What’s impressive is that each level of the house is detachable, and the walls and roof can open up, revealing intricate details inside.

The set is loaded with references to the film, including swinging paint cans, collapsible shelves, and even a zip line from the attic to the tree house. With all these features, this set provides the perfect opportunity to relive classic moments with the Sticky Bandits (formerly the Wet Bandits).

The Lego Natural History Museum set is an ideal gift for history, science, museum, and Lego enthusiasts. The model itself measures an impressive 31cm in height, 39cm in width, and 25cm in depth. It’s crafted from a whopping 4014 pieces and is designed as a magnificent display piece intended for adults.

This set is a treasure trove of brick-built exhibits, showcasing a brachiosaurus skeleton and an abundance of intricate details. It offers the chance to construct space and science artifacts, delightful references to classic Lego sets, and even a meticulously designed curator’s office.

The addition of two skylights lets natural light flood the building, adding to its charm. To sweeten the deal further, it comes with 7 minifigures.

A part of the Lego Icons range, this set perfectly aligns with the high expectations of collectors. Officially released on December 1, 2023, it’s available on the Lego website for $299.99 / £259.99, and as a part of the Modular Building series, it offers the exciting possibility of displaying it alongside other sets from the range to construct your very own Lego town, just like in the Lego Movie!