Pat Sharp unveils 1996 UK high street model at Legoland Windsor

Legoland Windsor Resort is celebrating its 30th birthday with a new Miniland display called “1996 High Street,” marking the year the park first opened. The scene, built from over 12,000 LEGO bricks, depicts 1990s shop fronts, pop bands, pick ‘n’ mix stands, and football scenes, reflecting British culture in 1996. The model-making team spent 171 hours creating the display.Children’s TV presenter Pat Sharp joined as an honorary LEGO model maker to help put the final pieces in place. The display will remain in Miniland throughout 2026, offering visitors the chance to explore a detailed recreation of mid-90s high street life. Ramesh Ganeson, Vice President at Legoland Windsor Resort, stated that the scene allows families to engage with the park’s history while highlighting creativity and imagination through LEGO building.