DIY LEGO® Travel Stations

Some life hacks are clever. A DIY LEGO® travel station is genius. It turns long journeys and waiting times into fun, creative play. From long journeys to social events that aren't overly child-friendly, a portable LEGO station can be a real game changer. They bring together a collection of LEGO bricks and a building plate, allowing your child to become absorbed in a fun build wherever they are.

How to make a DIY LEGO® travel station

Creating a DIY LEGO travel station couldn't be simpler. All you need is a plastic container, glue, a LEGO building plate, and a variety of LEGO bricks. The LEGO® Creative Build-and-Play Box is a great set to get you started because it contains not only 750 colourful bricks and accessories but also three LEGO building plates, allowing you to create up to three travel stations.

The size of the container is your choice, but keep in mind that you're creating something designed to be easy to transport. Additionally, the lid must snugly fit one of your LEGO building plates. Glue the LEGO® building plate to the lid, either on top or inside, depending on your box. Inside usually makes a sturdier play surface. Depending on the style of the lid, you may create a more stable workstation by glueing it to the inside. To complete your DIY LEGO travel station, fill the main compartment of the box with LEGO bricks, pop on the lid, and you're good to go!

Endless entertainment

If you don’t want your child to have screen time on a long journey, LEGO travel stations are a perfect alternative and can be placed on the fold-down trays in planes, trains, and automobiles! Keep the smiles coming with colourful bricks and accessories. Sets like the LEGO® Creative Happy Box make it easy to pack plenty of fun into one small kit.

These crafty kits aren’t just for long journeys. They work anywhere, from wedding tables to family dinners. At home, they double as compact, organised play stations for bedrooms or playrooms. They are also a great way to introduce LEGO bricks into a playroom and bedroom in a compact and organised manner and are just right for taking outside for a quiet build on the terrace in the shade.

Curating creativity

Some children are happy to freestyle with their LEGO bricks, but if you want to give them some building inspiration, consider creating a travel station with the LEGO Cool Creative Box and cutting out pictures from the included guide to get them started. Make sure you add all the LEGO bricks they'll need for the build suggestions you're giving!

LEGO sets come in an astounding range of designs, and there are themes to suit all interests, but with a DIY LEGO travel station, you can go even further when it comes to creating a customised set. Add their favourite LEGO® minifigures and themed accessories you know they’ll love, and watch them create builds that reflect their personality.

If you’re tired of a chorus of “I’m bored” from the back of the car on journeys or are running out of ideas for fidgety children in restaurants. Wherever you go, a DIY LEGO® travel station means boredom never comes along for the ride.