Whether you are boarding the Hogwarts Express or simply getting a bus, magic can be found all around London and the UK if you are willing to look for it!
We have compiled some of the best activities for fans of the Harry Potter book and film series. Wands at the ready!
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Step into the magic with one of the most sought-after experiences around, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London! Go behind the scenes of the Wizarding World and uncover the sets, detailed props, and extraordinary craftsmanship that brought the films to life.
You will feel like you have truly been transported into the world of Harry Potter when you walk through the real-life sets. Wander through the Great Hall and Forbidden Forest and snap a picture of you trying to access Platform 9¾. See the Basilisk of the Chamber of Secrets and beloved Buckbeak, and marvel at the incredible Hogwarts Castle model, built by 86 talented artists. It must be seen to be believed!
Harry Potter Filming Locations of London Walking Tour
Journey through the city’s most enchanting spots on a walking tour of London with an expert guide. See famous filming locations and the real-life inspirations from the world J.K. Rowling created and was brought to life by the filmmakers of the series.
Some tour highlights include Leadenhall Market, and the entrance used as the Leaky Cauldron in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the Bank of England – whose exterior served as the inspiration for Gringotts Bank, St Paul’s Cathedral, Millennium Bridge – dramatically destroyed by Death Eaters in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and Shakespeare’s Globe, where you will learn about its influence on J.K. Rowling.
You will also see Clink Prison Museum, said to have inspired Azkaban, and Borough Market, which featured in the iconic Knight Bus scene! It’s the ideal walking tour for die-hard fans of Harry Potter.
Harry Potter Bodleian Library, Oxford and Lacock Tour
Explore the historic city of Oxford, home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Wander through the picturesque, cobbled streets and elegant courtyards, including Trinity College, and visit the 13th-century University Church of St Mary the Virgin. You can also enjoy entry to the 17th-century Bodleian Library, featured in the Harry Potter films, explore the stunning Divinity School, which you may recognise as the Hogwarts infirmary, and visit Christ Church College, where the Great Hall inspired Hogwarts’ iconic dining hall.
In Lacock, see the beautifully preserved medieval setting seen in multiple Harry Potter scenes, including Godric’s Hollow. Stroll past timber-framed cottages and along narrow, pebbled streets untouched by modern features. Visit Lacock Abbey and discover its atmospheric cloisters, transformed into Hogwarts corridors, and step inside classrooms used for scenes with Professor Quirrell and Professor Snape.
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