Lego fans build for world record

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Thousands of children and their families helped build the structure over the Bank Holiday weekend which the park says stands close to 100ft high.

The tower is designed to resemble a Viking longboat mast to mark the opening of the new Land of the Vikings at the theme park in Windsor, Berkshire.

Positioned at the park's main entrance, it is made up of almost half a million Lego bricks and celebrates 50 years of the popular children's toy.

Youngsters helped build 20cm sections with each section lifted into place by a crane.

The record for the tallest Lego tower was just over 96ft. It was set in Toronto in August 2007.

The park's special events manager, Penny Jenkins, said: "We are thrilled to bring the World Record to Legoland Windsor after four days of hard work, not to mention nearly 500,000 bricks, and it now stands at nearly 100ft.

"It has been a great way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lego bricks."

The record attempt is awaiting official verification by Guinness World Records.