Build the UK LIVE
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Visit our live event Summer 2026 London
Build the UK LIVE is back! Workshops, building, games, and a chance to connect with the community IRL - don't miss out!

⛏ Join our team building London

👥Chill with like minded people

⬆️ Level up your building skills during our Minecraft workshops

💬Learn how to build on Build the UK and become a pro builder

🎁Get some of our exclusive merchandise.

General info:
📅 Date: 25 & 26 July 2026
📍 Location: Halkin 10 Lower Thames Street
🕒 Time: 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Build the UK LIVE
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Join fellow Minecraft enthusiasts for a unique in-person building event like no other. Build the UK LIVE is a creative celebration where players come together to help recreate real-world UK locations in Minecraft at 1:1 scale. You'll have the chance to participate in hands-on workshops, contribute to live building of London landmarks and connect with a community of like-minded people.  
Minecraft build workshop
Level up your building skills during our workshops. One of our most experienced builders will show you how to use some useful tools, detail your buildings and build realistic buildings in Minecraft. After the workshop, you're ready to be a builder at Build the Earth UK!
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Exhibition access (free)
Visit our exhibition to learn more about our project, meet our team and see how we can collaborate!
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Workshop

£16.50

Get useful building insights during this hands-on workshop and build your favorite place in the UK

✓ Workshop by expert builder

✓ Laptop and Minecraft licence

All day

£20.00

A day full of building the UK in Minecraft, collaborating with other builders and more

✓ A delicious lunch

✓ Spend all day at the UK in Minecraft

Combi ticket

£26.50

Follow a workshop in the morning and enjoy an afternoon full of building and Minecraft activities

✓Workshop in the morning

✓ Lunch and building in the afternoon
What is build the earth UK?

Build the Earth UK is passionate community of builders from all across the UK, recreating some of the UK's most iconic places. Make sure you take a look at our about and explore page for more information about our project.

Should I visit the exhibition?

Yes of course! You can meet our builders, find out about the ins and outs about the project and Minecraft, learn more about how we build the UK and much more!

Where is the event?

The event will take place at Halkin, 1-2 Paris Garden, Southwark, London. It has great connections for public transport, Waterloo, Waterloo East, Southwark and Blackfriars station are all within a short walking distance.

Who organizes the event?

The event is organized by Build the Earth UK in collaboration with Cubefields.

What is included in the merchandise?

Our merchandise bag includes:

-Build the Earth UK cotton tote bag
-Limited edition mouse pad
-USB drive featuring some of our best work to download and use, both for Java and Bedrock.
-Build the Earth UK pen.

Do you offer refunds?

We aim to keep our events affordable. For this reason, we're unfortunately unable to provide refunds.

Do I need to be a good builder to join the workshop?

Anyone is welcome to join us during our workshop! Whether you already have some experience building in Minecraft or only just started building, we are sure you will learn some new skills and get some great tips from our experienced builders.

What is build the UK?

Build the UK is a community of builders from all across the UK, recreating some of the UK's most iconic places. Make sure you take a look at our about and explore page for more information about our project.

Do I need to be an experienced builder

Anyone is welcome to join our workshop! Whether you already have some experience building in Minecraft or only just started building, we are sure you will learn some new skills and get some great tips from our experienced builders.

What is the workshop about?

During the workshop, one of our most experienced builders will show you how to build your favourite place in the UK. You will get an insight in the tools we use and tips on how to make your buildings look more accurate and detailed. There will be plenty of time for you to  build yourself and contribute to the UK in Minecraft

Who organizes the event?

The event is organized by Build the UK LTD.

Can I bring my friends?

Of course! Any tickets booked together will be in the same workshop group

Where does the event take place?

The event takes place at Halkin 10 Lower Thames Street, the iconic blue building right at the Thames near London bridge. The venue is close to Monument Station, Canon Street station and London Bridge Station

Build the UK LTD
71-75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden, London
WC2H 9JQ

Build the UK, rebuilding the United Kingdom one block at a time.

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