THIS weekend Steam Museum will be turned into Lego heaven as the popular Great Western Brick Show gets underway.

Every year, Lego fans from the Brickish Association bring their stunning creations to the Swindon show and visitors from all over the UK come to be inspired.

Most of the newly-created giant models and displays are being kept under wraps for the show, though the organisers are giving away a few hints about what’s in store.

Martin Long, president of the Brickish Association and show co-organiser, said: “As always, the show is full of surprises so we can’t give away too much about the models we have on display this year.

“However, we are able to release the fabulous news that we have Carl Greatrix with his brand new model of the Caterham Seven 620R attending on both days. The model he built will appear alongside a real Caterham car inside the museum.

“Lego has recognised Carl’s ingenuity by turning his Caterham ideas into an actual Lego set and this will be available to buy at the show.

“Bricks to the past history group are back with a brand new vision of the Vikings, as they depict a tremendous Anglo-Saxon landscape.

"Flying Scotsman fans will be in for a treat, as will Lego fans with a penchant for Star Wars, Red Dwarf and Robot Wars.”

There will also be two ‘chat panel shows’ with key builders from the show as well as two product designers from the Lego company talking about the sets they have created. These will run between 11am and 3pm on both days and full details will be in the show guide.

Special activities include children’s Lego play tables inside the museum and fans of all ages are invited to take part in building a giant Lego mosaic.

The completed mosaic will then be displayed on the show’s official website at greatwesternbrickshow.com

Visitors will also get the chance to win sought-after Lego prizes in a special brick show competition.

Meanwhile energy levels can be topped up at both the Brick Café and Steam’s Platform One Café with freshly made hot and cold refreshments.

Martin added: “Our visitors are always amazed at what can be achieved with Lego. This show is a celebration of these wonderful bricks and of course, the great world of imagination.

“Our aim is to inspire children and adult Lego fans to really stretch their imaginations and to get creating themselves.

“With this in mind, the weekend is packed with amazing displays and special activities, to get everyone involved and to get visitors building.”

Doors open from 10am to 5pm on both days and tickets are available on the day.

Prices start from £10 for children aged three to 15, £10 for seniors and £12 for adults.

Family tickets start from £30 for one adult and two children. Under threes are admitted free.

Advance tickets are available at www.swindontickets.co.uk