Lego drops biggest Harry Potter set that's perfect for stashing away ahead of Christmas

Though it's only September, there's no wrong time to start gearing up for Christmas, as it'll be here before we all know it. In the run-up to the festive season, Lego has just unveiled its latest Harry Potter set, which is touted as the biggest one yet.

Sure to make the perfect gift for a Potterhead in your life, this Hogsmeade Village Collector's Edition is a highly detailed set that allows fans to relive the magic of the Harry Potter films from their bedroom floor.

Letting children indulge in the charm of Hogsmeade in winter, this Lego set beautifully captures the enchanting set from the iconic movie series. The set comes sbrimming with seven iconic buildings recreated in stunning brick form, including the first-ever LEGO versions of Zonko's Joke Shop and the Hog's Head pub.

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The 3,228-piece set includes 12 minifigures, featuring fan favourites like Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Professor McGonagall, and Aberforth Dumbledore. Built in three sections, with seven distinct buildings, Hogsmeade comes alive with wonky windows, crooked chimneys and snow-dusted rooftops.

All doors in this setopen to reveal intricately designed interiors, packed with authentic accessories and references, from Exploding Bon Bons and Butterbeer to Sneakoscopes and a Remembrall. There's even a portrait of Ariana Dumbledore that opens to a hidden passage, just like in the final book and film.

Built to the same scale as previous LEGO Harry Potter sets, such as LEGO Diagon Alley or LEGO Gringotts Wizarding Bank, these magical models can be connected, making them perfect for display. Whether revisiting Honeydukes, raising a Butterbeer at The Three Broomsticks, or delivering letters from the Owl Post, fans can enjoy the snowy magic of Hogsmeade like never before.

Available right now, parents or dedicated fans can pick up this huge set for £349.99. Similar models like Diagon Alley retail for £389.99, and Gringotts is selling for £369.99.

If these larger models are outside your holiday spending budget, don't worry. Plenty of Harry Potter sets are available with more wallet-friendly price tags. For instance, Amazon is selling this LEGO Harry Potter Knight Bus for £30.99.

Elsewhere, you can find this LEGO Harry Potter 76443 Hagrid & Harry's Motorcycle Ride at John Lewis for £28.99, this LEGO Harry Potter Dobby the House-Elf Figure from Argos for £20, or Very is offering this LEGO Harry Potter Flying Ford Anglia Car for £9.99.