Peterborough Cathedral is celebrating a spectacular start to the summer after welcoming more than 5,000 visitors to its hugely popular Travelling Bricks Exhibition in the first 6 days, with visitor numbers already exceeding expectations and creating a real buzz across the city.
Families from across the region and beyond have been exploring the exhibition made from over 1 million LEGO® bricks, taking part in interactive building activities, hunting for the coveted Golden Brick, and discovering the Cathedral in a whole new way.
One lucky visitor, Kian Aujla, struck gold after finding the hidden Golden Brick, winning a family IMAX ticket and £30 in snacks and drinks and becoming the first of this summer’s Golden Brick champions. Every week of the exhibit, a Golden Brick will be hidden with prizes up for grabs from city centre partners.
The exhibition has transformed the Cathedral into a vibrant destination for families during the school holidays, with visitors travelling from across the region to experience the unique blend of creativity, history and play.
Jack Pishhorn, COO at Peterborough Cathedral, has been delighted by the response:
‘While it’s fantastic to have welcomed more than 5,000 visitors in just six days, the greatest joy has been watching families spend real time together. Seeing children, parents and grandparents sitting side by side in the Brick Pit, building, laughing and creating together is a wonderful reminder that the simplest experiences are often the most memorable.
In a world dominated by screens, it’s been heartening to see people of all ages reconnect through play, imagination and creativity. It’s also been wonderful to welcome so many people into Peterborough Cathedral, with many staying for hours to enjoy both the exhibition and this remarkable historic building.
Just as importantly, these visitors are helping bring extra footfall into the city centre, supporting local cafés, shops and businesses. We’re proud that Travelling Bricks is not only creating lasting family memories but also making a positive contribution to Peterborough as a whole.’
As well as showcasing stunning LEGO® displays, the exhibition encourages visitors to explore every corner of the Cathedral, with an activity book, trail, and opportunities to discover one of the UK’s finest medieval buildings in a fun and engaging way.
The Cathedral is encouraging anyone who hasn’t yet visited not to miss out, with plenty of opportunities still to hunt for the elusive Golden Brick and experience one of the city’s biggest family attractions of the summer.
With visitor numbers continuing to grow, the Cathedral is looking forward to welcoming thousands more visitors before the exhibition closes.
The Travelling Bricks Exhibition is open throughout the summer holidays. For dates, times and booking please see: https://peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/event/travelling-bricks/