1. Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Have a magical day out with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Harry Potter films at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. See first-hand the sets, costumes, and props used in all the Harry Potter films, and step inside some of the films' locations including the Great Hall, Dumbledore's office and Hagrid's hut. It's the ultimate Harry Potter experience!
Read More2. Reptile House at London Zoo
Find out if you have Harry Potter's gift of Parseltongue (being able to talk to serpents) at ZSL London Zoo. The Reptile House is home to some of the biggest snakes on earth, as well as lizards and crocodiles. It is here that a python speaks to Harry for the first time.
Read More3. Tower Bridge
In The Order of the Phoenix, Harry flies along the Thames and over Tower Bridge on his broomstick. Millennium Bridge is another of the Harry Potter filming locations, as the famous bridge is destroyed by Death Eaters, while Lambeth Bridge is where the Knight Bus squeezes between two double deckers.
Read More4. The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9¾
The Hogwarts Express departs from Kings Cross. Visit platforms 4 and 5, which were used for filming, and take a photo pushing a trolley through to a magical world at the wall marked Platform 9¾. Don't forget to visit the Harry Potter Shop, built to resemble Ollivander's wand shop.
Read More5. Leadenhall Market
Leadenhall is a covered Victorian market in the City of London. Home to a selection of stalls and shops, it features in several Potter films. It's used for Harry Potter's Diagon Alley, and sharp-eyed fans will recognise the blue door of the opticians in Bull's Head Passage as the entrance to The Leaky Cauldron.
Read More6. Piccadilly Circus
At Piccadilly Circus you can walk in the footsteps of the three main characters. It is through here that Harry, Ron and Hermione run during Deathly Hallows Part 1, when they flee the wedding of Ron's older brother after learning Death Eaters are on their tails.
Read More7. St Pancras International Station
The Neo-Gothic exterior of St Pancras International Station featured as the train station where Harry boards the Hogwarts Express. Harry and Ron park the Weasleys' Ford Anglia in the corner of the courtyard during The Chamber of Secrets and later fly off over the station.
Read More8. Harry Potter Tours in London
Several guided tours in London will take you around familiar Harry Potter film locations, either by foot and boat, or by bus. Brit Movie Tour, London Walks and Discovery Walks of London all offer tours dedicated to Harry Potter London locations, among other iconic British movies. Dressing up as wizards and witches is optional!
Read More9. Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts Graphic Art at House of MinaLima
10. Westminster Tube Station
This tube station was one of the main locations used by Harry when travelling in The Order of the Phoenix. Accompanied by Arthur Weasley, he uses the underground to attend a disciplinary hearing at the Ministry of Magic. Westminster Tube had to be closed for a whole day during filming.
Read More11. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre
12. Special Features 2018
13. Hogwarts in the Snow
Winter arrives at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter with Hogwarts in the Snow. Get up close to props, costumes and models used in the Harry Potter films, and take a look around the studio’s famous movie sets decorated for the festive season. 17 Nov-27
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