What does the Mini Hogwarts Castle set depict?

It depicts a compact miniature version of Hogwarts castle from the Harry Potter films.

How many pieces and minifigures does set 40975 have?

The set contains 701 pieces, including 219 distinct parts, plus 1 minifigure.

Is this a good starting point for a Harry Potter collection?

Yes, its compact size makes it an accessible starting point before adding larger castle sets.

Harry Potter

Mini Hogwarts Castle

Hogwarts, the wizarding school from the Harry Potter films, is one of the most recognisable fictional buildings around. This compact version recreates the distinctive castle and its towers in miniature, using 701 pieces, 219 distinct parts and 1 minifigure.

Set number: 40975
Year: 2026
Pieces: 701
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Harry Potter
Different parts: 219

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 219

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (31)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 1

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Description

A famous castle in miniature

Hogwarts serves as the central setting for nearly every Harry Potter film and is usually shown as a sprawling, gothic-style castle with numerous towers, battlements and irregular additions built up over time. While large Hogwarts sets try to capture as many details and interiors as possible, this mini version focuses on the castle's distinctive silhouette as a whole. That scaled-down approach suits anyone who wants the iconic building instantly recognisable without committing to a large, space-consuming model. For newcomers to a Harry Potter collection, this makes an accessible starting point.

701 pieces for a complex silhouette

With 701 pieces and 219 distinct parts, the set ranks among the more detailed miniature models despite its compact size, which shows in the irregular, layered arrangement of towers. The colours tan, dark bluish grey, light bluish grey and black recreate the castle's familiar stone look as known from the films. The high share of distinct parts relative to the total piece count points to plenty of small, individual tower elements that keep the model recognisable despite its compact overall size. That makes the build surprisingly varied for a set of this scale.

A minifigure for the wizarding world

A minifigure comes with the set, adding a small link to the wizarding world even though the focus stays firmly on the building itself rather than an elaborate play scene. That is typical for mini versions of famous buildings, which are primarily intended as collectibles rather than play sets. The exact figure included is shown in the parts list on this page. For collectors displaying several mini buildings side by side, this figure rounds the set off neatly.

For Harry Potter fans and collectors

At 701 pieces, the set sits in the mid-size range for miniature buildings and works well either as an addition to a larger Harry Potter collection or as a standalone starter set. The parts list on this page details all 219 distinct parts along with their colours, useful for anyone looking to pair the set with other Harry Potter models.

FAQ

What does the Mini Hogwarts Castle set depict?: It depicts a compact miniature version of Hogwarts castle from the Harry Potter films.
How many pieces and minifigures does set 40975 have?: The set contains 701 pieces, including 219 distinct parts, plus 1 minifigure.
Is this a good starting point for a Harry Potter collection?: Yes, its compact size makes it an accessible starting point before adding larger castle sets.