Big and little LEGO fans alike are invited to take part in the city’s festive Brilliant Brighton Bricks Trail, organised by Brilliant Brighton and Brighton Bricks – with one aim: to tick off all 42 hidden Minifigures and bag themselves one of three amazing prizes!
Individual LEGO characters will be hidden in the windows of shops, cafés and restaurants across the city, as part of the Brilliant Brighton Bricks Trail, taking place between Saturday 23rd November – Sunday 22nd December 2019.
“We’re really excited to be hosting our second trail, in partnership with local LEGO community group Brighton Bricks, and hope that this, along with our Christmas lights, will get people feeling festive and exploring Brilliant Brighton!” Gavin Stewart CEO of Brilliant Brighton, also known as Brighton’s Business Improvement District, says.
“Last year over 100 families and individuals took part, and we’re hoping that this year, with a record number of businesses involved, even more people will enjoy taking on the trail!”
“The reason I love putting on this trail is seeing how the shops hide the Minifigures in their windows, as well as seeing the joy on people’s faces when they find them. I want people to explore the high street and see the amazing range of shops we have in Brighton, especially some of the unique independent shops Brighton has,” adds Nick Bright, of Brighton Bricks.
The three fantastic prizes worth a total of almost £1,000 (which combines LEGO sets worth up to £89.99, as well as cash amounts of up to £400), have been donated by Brilliant Brighton’s Ambassadors, who patrol city centre streets each day, assisting with everything from security to signposting visitors and offering first aid.
“We love donating prizes for the Brilliant Brighton Bricks Trail,” Lead Brilliant Brighton Ambassador (and LEGO fan), Kat Bradshaw-Denton explains. “We really enjoy seeing families and friends of all ages spotting the hidden figures in businesses’ windows, as we are on duty throughout the city centre. We hope that everyone enjoys spending a few hours exploring the city to take on the trail. Don’t forget to say hello to us too, if you see us while you’re finding the figures!”
The prizes are:
First prize: LEGO City Deep Space Rocket & Launch Control set worth £89.99 PLUS £400 cash prize!
Second prize: LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Townhouse Pet Shop & Cafe set worth £74.99 PLUS £200 cash prize!
Third prize: LEGO Friends Dolphins Rescue Mission set worth £34.99 PLUS £200 cash prize!
To take on the Brilliant Brighton Bricks Trail visit one of the 42 participating businesses to pick up a trail form or download one here> Brilliant Brighton Bricks Trail Form.
The 42 participating businesses are:
Evolution Arts, 89 Western Road
Flight Centre, 55 Western Road
Closs & Hamblin, 179 Western Road
Amplifon, 40 Western Road
Marks & Spencer, 195- 200 Western Road
LEON, 75 North Street
Flying Tiger Copenhagen, 11- 12 North Street
Penhaligon’s, 22 East Street
Molton Brown, 60 East Street
Paperchase, 66 East Street
The Red Gecko, 13 East Street
Bison Beer, 7 East Street
Sugardough, 18 Market Street**
Kellie Miller Arts, 20 Market Street
Rieker, 3-4 Market Street
Donatello, 1-3 Brighton Place
Gold Arts, 7 Brighton Place
Ole Ole, 42 Meeting House Lane
Fetheray & The Witch Ball, 48 Meeting House Lane
Bath Arms, 3-4 Meeting House Lane
That Little Tea Shop In The Lanes, 17 Meeting House Lane
Creased Cards, 10 Meeting House Lane
Ollie Quinn, 42 Bond Street
Happyology, 41 Bond Street
Irregular Choice, 38 Bond Street
Malarkey, 34 Bond Street
Lavender Room, 16 Bond Street
Gresham Blake, 20 Bond Street
Gelato Gusto, 2 Gardner Street
Daisy Daisy, 6 Gardner Street
Boo Diddley’s, 53 Gardner Street
Whirligig, 9 Gardner Street
Gourmet Burger Kitchen, 44-47 Gardner Street
Simon Webster Hair, 16 Gardner Street
Bird & Blend Tea Co., 41 Gardner Street
JoJo Maman Bébé, 40 Gardner Street
North Laine Hair Co., 38 Gardner Street
Cornish Pasty Shop, 24 Gardner Street
Present In The Laine, 34 Gardner Street**
Bromptons Opticians, 32 Gardner Street
Resident, 27 – 28 Kensington Gardens
Snoopers Paradise, 7-8 Kensington Gardens
** hand in points for completed forms.
Entry forms must be completed and handed in to Sugardough (Market Street) or Present In The Laine (Gardner Street) by 5pm on Sunday 22nd December 2019.
To stay in the know, visit www.brilliantbrighton.com, www.brightonbricks.com and www.facebook.com/events/945650699147110/.
