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Butterbeer & beyond: A guide to delicious treats at the Harry Potter Studio London

Dining at warner bros. harry potter studio.

Set foot into the mystical world of the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio where magic and art collide. Discover how and where the legendary Harry Potter movie series was shot and learn more about the stunning sets, the crew, and the craftsmanship required to bring the movies to life. 

Remember to grab a bite or relish some Harry Potter-themed drinks like Butterbeer as you go back in time and relive your favorite childhood memories. Learn more about your dining options at the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio below.

Harry Potter Studio restaurants

Chocolate Frog Café

From delicious cakes to premium ice creams, luxury hot chocolate, and mouthwatering treats, the Chocolate Frog Café is a well-designed and themed dining option within Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio. Do not forget to click pictures at the Chocolate Frog Card Mirrors. 

• Where: Studio Tour Hub
• Timings: 8:30am to 10pm
• Price range: £3 to £12

The Food Hall

Relish British classics, savor pizzas from the stone-fired oven, and healthy salads while being seated in The Food Hall inspired by The Great Hall from the Harry Potter series. 

• Timings:  Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Saturday & Sunday: 8:30am to 8pm (Also on school holidays)
• Breakfast is served daily till 11:30am.
• Price range: £5 to £70

Breakfast Menu Lunch Menu

The Backlot Cafe

The Backlot Cafe is the only place in Europe where you can get your hands on the refreshing Butterbeer. You can also chow down on freshly served hotdogs and classic burgers at this beautiful cafe which offers indoor and outdoor seating. 

• Where: After Platform 9¾
• Timings: 8:30am to 10pm. (Breakfast is served until 11am)
• Price range: £5 to £20

The Hub Café

Nestled under the mighty Ukrainian Ironbelly dragon, The Hub Café offers you an assortment of hot and cold beverages and cakes from Starbucks. Drop by The Hub Café for a nice cup of freshly brewed coffee, refreshing tea, milkshakes, and more. 

• Price range: £3 to £5

Frequently Asked Questions about Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio restaurants

There are four restaurants inside Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studios: The Hub Cafe, The Backlot Cafe, The Food Hall, and The Chocolate Frog Cafe.

Yes, you can enjoy a variety of fast food dishes and a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages at all the restaurants at the studio. Do not forget to try the frothy Butterbeer which is available only here across Europe. Please do not eat inside the sets and consume your food in the backlot or the cafes.

The cost will depend on your order and where you decide to eat. That said, you should consider setting aside around £15 to £20/person for food and beverages.

The Hub Cafe is the most budget-friendly Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio restaurant.

Almost all Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio restaurants serve British, European, and American fast food items.

The Backlot Cafe is the best restaurant because of the variety of hotdogs and burgers available here. Additionally, it is the only restaurant in Europe that serves Butterbeer.

Typically, most restaurants are open from 8:30am to 10pm daily.

Yes, dining at most Studio restaurants is worth it as you can relax, savor delicious food, and refuel after spending time exploring the attraction.

Since The Backlot Cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating, guests can enjoy the views of exterior sets and props including Privet Drive, Hogwarts Bridge, and the Knight Bus.

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Where Can I Eat at the Harry Potter Studio Tour London

There are 4  places to eat at the Warner Bros Studio Tour . As you walk through the studio tour, you can stop at any one of the four to enjoy light food and refreshments as well as full meals, including breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon teas. Each of the cafes has its own Harry Potter theme.

An excellent selection of children’s snacks and meals are available

Also, the Studio allows you to bring in your own food to consume in either the Backlot area or in the outside picnic area.

The Chocolate Frog cafe

Open all day. Vegan and gluten-free options are available.

The Chocolate Frog cafe serves luxury chocolate, ice creams and milkshakes, and a large range of cakes.

The menu includes:

Ice Creams in many flavors – milk, strawberry, vanilla

Milk and luxury seasonal shakes

Hot Chocolate

The Food Hall

This is a full restaurant. Vegan and Gluten-free options

Let the feast begin. The food hall serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.

Breakfast is served until 11.30.  The menu includes:

Platform 9 ¾ Breakfast with bacon, Cumberland, field mushroom, roast tomato, hash browns, baked beans, fried eggs, and toast.

A Vegan Platform 9 ¾ Breakfast with vegan bacon, scrambled tofu, spinach, vegan sausage, roast tomato, field mushrooms, hash browns, baked beans and toast

A selection of various muffins is available.

Enjoy a full selection of hot and cold drinks are available.

There is a huge lunch menu suitable for children’s meals and adults.

The menu includes gourmet burgers, stone-baked pizzas, fish and chips, steak and mushroom pie, salads, and more.

And for dessert, there is treacle tart with buttercream, wizard wheezes, cheesecake, and more.

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea includes scones and cake and many more delicious options.

The Backlot Cafe

This is a quick-service cafe.

There are also breakfast and lunch options. Breakfast is served until 11 am. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and outside seating allows you to see sets, including Privett’s Drive and Hogwarts Bridge.

You can also enjoy a non-alcoholic glass of Butterbeer. There is also a vegan option.  Butterbeer is only served at this cafe.

Brioche baps or gluten-free baps with a range of different fillings.

Enjoy a selection of burgers, chicken wings, hotdogs, and salads with children’s portions.

The Hub Cafe

Open all day. Cakes and snacks, as well as Starbucks hot and cold drinks. There are vegan and gluten-free options.

These cafes are an excellent way of getting the most out of your Harry Potter visit. With high-quality food and themed foods available, there’s something for everyone. Even if you are returning to London via direct bus or a private transfer, there is time to stop off in the Studio.’s cafes and restaurant. You can also bring food.

Champagne Reception

Our champagne reception is a great way of enjoying the Studio at its quietest. On Friday early evening, a glass of champagne will be served in this semi-private experience that is limited to just 50 people in the Great Hall. There are also soft drinks available, but no food is served.

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Magical Harry Potter Studios Afternoon Tea in London Review (2024)!

Hey witches and wizards, did you know that one of the magical new additions to the Warner Brothers Studios Tour is their officially licensed Harry Potter afternoon tea?!

It’s a wonderful experience where you get to sit underneath the floating candles of the Hogwarts Great Hall, sip a hot drink, and enjoy some tasty treats worthy of Honeydukes!

I’ve had Harry Potter-inspired afternoon teas in London before but I was very excited to see what the Warner Brothers Studio team had to offer on my most recent visit.

So, in this Harry Potter Studios afternoon tea review, I’ll go through what’s included, how much it costs and whether it’s worth your Gringotts Galleons! 

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What’s included in the Harry Potter Studios afternoon tea experience? 

Those who have visited the Harry Potter Studios in London will remember that their Food Hall had floating candles overhead that made you feel like you were dining in The Great Hall.

Well, now this has been exclusively reserved for those who have booked one of the Harry Potter Studios afternoon tea experiences. You’ll have 90 minutes to enjoy your afternoon tea. 

As part of the experience, you’ll get to dine in this exclusive area, sip on your choice of tea and coffee, and be served a Hedwig’s cage of savoury and sweet treats.

You’ll have three tiers that include finger sandwiches, pastries, sweet treats, and glittery scones with jam preserve and clotted cream!

Have any allergies? Make sure to contact the team at least 24 hours in advance so they can accommodate you!

Harry Potter Studios Afternoon Tea in London Review

You’ll be seated under the floating candles.

What I loved about the Harry Potter studios afternoon tea was the wonderful setting under the floating candles of the Great Hall.

You’ll get to choose a booth or one of the round tables that are in the middle. I’m always a booth girl so we decided to sit there to get some great pictures of our tea with the floating candles. 

We sat at the very end and I think we made a great choice as it meant more candles to capture behind us. Our booth also had this super cool wall art of a cauldron too! 

It’s good to note that this afternoon tea area isn’t a separate/private room, it’s just a sectioned-off area of the lobby in the studio tour. 

This means that you’re seated right beside the Chocolate Frog café and Food Hall so it can be a little noisy. 

There will be people looking in and walking around as you’re having your afternoon tea but I wouldn’t say we noticed all that much. It was still really special.

Treat yourself to tea/coffee

When you’re seated, you’ll be given a menu where it will tell you what your Harry Potter afternoon tea includes.

You’ll get to choose a loose-leaf tea and you have a choice of English Breakfast, Earl Grey and Green Tea. I personally went for Earl Grey as it’s one of my faves. 

If you’re not a tea person, you can choose coffee that comes in a cute gold cafetière. I had one after my tea and it was quite strong but I think I needed it after my long drive to London.

Don’t like tea or coffee? The staff has a wide range of water, juices and soft drinks to offer you as an alternative. 

A Hedwig’s cage of treats!

After you’ve sipped on your drinks, you’ll be served your delicious afternoon tea on a Hedwig-style gold birdcage as well as some glitter scones.

The birdcage has three cake tiers/layers that are laden with magical sweet and savoury treats;

Finger Sandwiches 

You get a selection of four-finger sandwiches on your bottom layer. 

These are cucumber and cream cheese, ham and mustard, coronation chicken, and smoked salmon. 

These were all really tasty and we didn’t find we liked one more than the other. Coronation Chicken is one of my favourite sandwich fillings so I saved this until last. 

Savouries 

The second layer is a selection of savouries. You get an envelope of cheese and jam quiche, a brie and cranberry envelope, and a smoked salmon scotch egg with caviar. 

I have to admit this wasn’t our favourite layer. The envelope was really greasy and the scotch egg was a strange texture. We tried bits of them and left most of it. 

Magical Sweets 

This is always my favourite layer of any afternoon tea. I have an insatiable sweet tooth and these Harry Potter cakes were extra delightful!

First, we had a Golden Snitch Choux Bun that had cream inside and chocolate wings that were really light and tasty. 

Then, there was a Chocolate Frog cookies and cream cheesecake that was a bright pink and yellow with a glitter chocolate frog on top. To me, this was a little tasteless but my Mum loved it. 

I thought the Luna Loaf was really cool. It had a generous helping of blue and pink icing and a chocolate garnish with her iconic Spectrespecs on top.

Lastly, there was a Raspberry and White Chocolate Macaron that had gold leaf on top! It was bright pink and green like the colours of Honeydukes. It was delicious.

Glittery scones with clotted cream and jam

Is it even afternoon tea if you don’t get scones? But, make them extra magical as it’s a Harry Potter afternoon tea! 

Instead of just being a plain scone, it has edible glitter on top! So, you’ll see them sparkling in the light as you cut into them.

The scones come with two little copper dishes of clotted cream and strawberry jam to put on top.

Although we were pretty stuffed after all the food, we just about managed to eat these miniature scones to finish off our tea. 

Everything about this afternoon tea was so magical and I would highly recommend booking it if you’re a Potterhead visiting the studio tour!

How much is the Warner Brothers Studio’s afternoon tea in London?

The Harry Potter Studios afternoon tea costs £60 for two which I thought was a bargain for a London afternoon tea. They do have a Vegan option that is the same price.

This can be upgraded to a champagne afternoon tea (either regular or vegan) for £90 for two but we just didn’t think the extra £30 was worth it for one glass of bubbles. 

The only thing you have to keep in mind is that you do have to have a valid ticket to the Harry Potter Studios tour in order to have the afternoon tea experience. 

It’s only available to purchase as an extra add-on when you book your regular tickets to the studios. 

So, although the afternoon tea is £60 for two you will have to add on an extra £49.95 per person. 

This makes the total price of your studio tour visit and afternoon tea for two £159.90!

Click here to book your studio tour and afternoon tea experience

Harry Potter Studios afternoon tea times

The Harry Potter Studios afternoon tea is served from 11 am and has slots to reserve every half an hour until 4 pm. 

You’ll get 90 minutes to enjoy your afternoon tea under the floating candles but I’m pretty sure we spent a bit longer than that! 

As you’ll need to book your Harry Potter Studios tour slot separately from your afternoon tea slot, make sure to leave enough time before/after your tour to enjoy your tea without rushing.

For example, if you’ve booked a Harry Potter Studio tour slot for opening time at 10 am, I would book an afternoon tea slot for around 3 / 4 pm to make sure you have enough time inside the tour. 

This leaves you at least 4-5 hours to enjoy it. Honestly, you could spend all day inside there and not see everything as there is so much to do!

Personally, we thought it would be easier to have our afternoon tea first and then go inside the studio tour afterwards. 

Then, we knew we wouldn’t be rushing to the exit for our tea and could stay inside until closing.

Is the Harry Potter Studios Afternoon Tea worth it? 

100% YES! Personally, I think it’s the perfect addition to make any Warner Brothers Studio tour visit extra magical.

Although it can seem expensive, the price is on par with many London afternoon tea offerings you can find in the city. 

In fact, for two, this was cheaper than the Harry Potter-inspired afternoon teas in London. But, you do have to take into consideration that you’ll be paying for studio tour tickets as well.

I thought it was great value for your Galleons as you get lots of amazing officially licensed Harry Potter treats that you can’t get anywhere else in the world. It’s perfect for Potterheads! 

We were absolutely stuffed after our visit and are already plotting how we can go back for another. It was such a magical time and we made some great memories. 

What else is new at Harry Potter Studios in London?

So, there are lots of new additions to the Harry Potter Studio tour this year which makes it worth another visit.

The changes are mainly in the Backlot area where you’ll find the Hogwarts Fountain from the courtyard in the movies.

There is also the Weasley’s Burrow model and an extended 4 Privet Drive where you’ll see Aunt Majorie blown up from the Prisoner of Azkaban.

My favourite addition however has to be Professor Sprout’s Greenhouse! Here, you can pull out your very own mandrake under her strict instructions. It’s a great photo/video opportunity.

For extra Hogwarts House points, make sure to bring a pair of ear muffs so you don’t get knocked out by their crying!

Related Post: How to visit Professor Sprout’s Hogwarts Greenhouse .

What else is there to do at Harry Potter World in London?  

The Harry Potter Studios tour in London is a must-visit for any Potterhead and it’s the perfect place to visit all year. 

It has thousands of props, costumes, and sets that were used in all eight of the Harry Potter movies.

They are also constantly adding new pieces to the exhibition and switching things around throughout the year. So, there’s always a reason to go back.

Don’t miss special events that take place throughout the year like their Dark Arts event for Halloween and the Hogwarts in the Snow at Christmas. 

Here is a small selection of the magical things you can see and do at the Warner Brothers Studio Tour in London;

• Visit Hogwarts Great Hall
• Bow to Buckbeak in the Forbidden Forest
• Walk down Diagon Alley
• Fly on your very own broomstick
• Visit Snape’s Potion’s Class
• Board the Hogwarts Express at Platform 9 3/4

• Drink Butter Beer
• Walk down Gringott’s Bank 
• Pull out a Mandrake with Professor Sprout
• Explore 4 Privet Drive
• Visit Bellatrix’s Vault 
• See the Hogwarts Castle replica used in the movies
• Go shopping for souvenirs and sweet treats!

How to reach Harry Potter studios in London 

If you’re driving, the Warner Brothers Studio tour can be found in Leavesden which is near Watford.

You can easily drive here from London by taking the M4 or M1 motorway and then switching to the M25. There is free parking available for everyone who booked a tour.

If you’re not driving, you can take the  Warner Brothers Studio shuttle bus  from Watford Junction station. 

Take a train from London Euston (20 minutes) and then the shuttle bus from Watford Junction (15 minutes) to the studios! 

The postcode for Harry Potter Studios for SatNavs is WD25 7LR.  Click here for a Google Pin!

Looking for more Harry Potter locations in London? 

There are plenty more locations and experiences that you can seek out if you’re a Potterhead in London! You can visit King’s Cross Station to see Platform 9 3/4 and the Harry Potter Shop. 

Plus, there are many Harry Potter locations in this area. You can head on to Claremont Square which was the  Order of the Phoenix HQ or the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel where Ron flies his Ford Anglia!

Then, I would recommend heading over to Soho to visit. The Harry Potter  Photographic Exhibition  is in Covent Garden nearby which is home to  London’s only Butterbeer Bar . 

There is also the  House of MinaLima  and The Cursed Child performances at the Palace Theatre. Or, you can visit some of the inspirations for Diagon Alley like  Cecil Court  and  Goodwin’s Court.

Talking of Diagon Alley, one of my favourite locations I visited has to be  Leadenhall Market . A gorgeous Victorian wonder that featured as the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron and Diagon Alley.

You can head into St Paul’s Cathedral to see their Geometric Staircase which was the Divination Stairwell at Hogwarts. 

I would then catch the tube over to the River Thames to see sights like the  Millennium Bridge , Tower Bridge, London City Hall, and Borough Market which all featured as filming locations.

You could go for a Harry Potter afternoon tea at Cutter & Squidge and then finish the day off with immersive experiences like magical cocktails at  The Cauldron.

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This was seriously the most thorough and helpful review – I don’t usually comment on blog posts but felt like this was a must!! I was trying to search for the best timing for the afternoon tea to still get the most out of the tour, and this was the only post out there that gave a really helpful, clear answer! Thank you for taking the time to share so much. We are so excited to book our studio tour now!

Hi Tori, thanks so much for reading! Yes, it’s definitely important to book the right time as you don’t want to rush through. Most of the time when I visit the Harry Potter Studios I stay all day it’s that good! I hope you have a magical time :) Sophie x

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A Complete Harry Potter Studio Tour London Review (+8 Top Tips)

When you have a Harry Potter fan in your family, one of the best experiences you can give them is a Harry Potter Studio Tour.

Before booking our Harry Potter Studio Tour, we had so many questions.

We thought it would be helpful to write a Harry Potter Studio Tour review to help other families get the most out of their visit.

As well as giving all our top tips for a successful visit to the Harry Potter Studios, we’ve answered a few FAQs at the end.

If you want to know what to expect, when to go and how to get tickets if WB Studios have sold out on the date you want… read on…

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These are our top tips for making the most of your Warner Bros Studio Tour.

1. Do some research on the WB Studio Tour

This may sound like a strange tip. If you like Harry Potter, you’ll love the Warner Bros Studio Tour right?

Probably, yes. But maybe not.

It is a good idea to find out a little about the tour before you go. Thinking of the Harry Potter Studios as a museum is a good start.

Once you are in that mindset, your tour of the Harry Potter Studios will make more sense.

It is somewhere you can go to explore the magic of the Harry Potter films. You get to see real costumes, sets and props used in the movies and as the tour progresses, you get to see how the films were made.

The ‘tour’ is mostly self-guided, except for a little intro at the start.

We didn’t really have any idea what to expect. Our youngest (8) was expecting a theme park!

We obviously didn’t manage his expectations very well because he wasn’t really all that enthusiastic about it. But then, he wasn’t really a Harry Potter fan either.

Once you have decided that it is most definitely for you, snap up your tickets!

2. Buy your Harry Potter Studio Tour tickets in advance

If there’s only one thing we can tell you to make your trip to the WB Studios successful, it is to buy your tickets in advance.

The WB Studios Tour is hugely popular. People come from all over the world to visit and it is busy all year round.

It is absolutely essential that you buy your Harry Potter Studio Tour London tickets well in advance.

We booked our tickets 3 months in advance. It was a Monday during school term time in November and even then, there were barely any tickets left for the day we wanted.

Tickets are around £51 per person. You can buy them on the WB Studio website here . Children Under 4 are FREE and this is very telling. It is not really suitable for children under 4.

Top Tip : If you find that tickets are sold out on the day that you want, you can check a tour company as they should have more availability.

They are more expensive but may be your only option if you can’t be flexible on dates. GetYourGuide is a good place to look.

See here to book the best rated WB Studio tour (including transportation from London).

See here to book Harry Potter Studio Tour and a private transfer

See here for a family package tour from London (2 Adults & 2 Kids).

3. Do all the free things on the Harry Potter tour

You’ve spent a lot of money on your tickets so be sure to make the most of any freebies along the tour!

• Grab a free Activity Passport which includes a fun Golden Snitch hunt, puzzles and Harry Potter trivia. The passport also includes space for souvenir stamps that can be collected at key points throughout the tour such as Platform 9 ¾ and Gringotts Bank. You can collect the Passports from a staff member at any point during the Studio Tour.
• You don’t need to pay for an audio guide when you have staff members on hand to dish all the fascinating facts. They are hugely knowledgeable and love to talk about everything Harry Potter!
• The kids will be sure to love the free wand-duelling class next to the Forbidden Forest.
• Do the extra things like attempting to pick up the broomstick while muttering ‘Wingardium Leviosa’.

4. Grab your Harry Potter merchandise before your tour

If you want to keep the costs down during your visit to the Harry Potter Studios, you should consider buying any Harry Potter merch beforehand.

Items in the store at the studios are more expensive and if you’re visiting with kids, sometimes it can be hard to say no. Buying in advance gets around this issue.

Another thing to consider if you are going to by a gift is that buying it beforehand will mean that you will have it in your photos. You obviously can’t have your wand in your photos if you wait until the end of the tour to visit the store.

There is plenty of official merchandise on Amazon which you can browse here .

If you want other gift ideas for Harry Potter fans, take a look at this post on Harry Potter themed gifts for kids .

Having just said all this….just bear in mind that some of stuff in the shop is exclusive to the Harry Potter tour and you won’t be able to get it once you leave.

A final note on this, you can also visit the Harry Potter store at Platform 9 3/4 at London’s Kings Cross Station if you are staying in London. There you will find the trolley that passes through the wall and you can have your photo taken.

It is one of the best free things to do in London with kids (who are Harry Potter fans).

5. Buying professional photos at Harry Potter Studios

If you do want to buy the professional photos, wait until the end of the tour to do so.

You can collect the tickets as you go and then buy all together once you have seen them all. This will also save you time.

Just a word of warning here. The professional photos are very expensive (£14 for a photo).

You can sometimes take your own pictures but in some places (the train ride next to the Hogwarts Express) – it seemed to be strictly monitored.

In fact, I got told off for taking a photo before the experience had even started.

6. Take your time

You have to book a timeslot when you buy your Harry Potter tickets, but once you are in, you can take as long as you like.

Actually, once you are past The Great Hall, you can take as long as you like. Up until this point, you are on a guided tour and you need to stick with your group.

After this point, you are free to wander as you please.

Spend some time chatting to the staff. This guy in the photo below was great. He pretended to be a Goblin in Gringotts Bank and fooled a few people who were rushing by. They are so knowledgeable and interesting.

People tend to rush through to try to get ahead of the pack but if you hang back, you can often get better photos without loads of people in them.

Consider buying tickets towards the end of the day so that you are one of the last to leave.

You can, of course, be the first ones in but then there will be a steady stream of visitors all day. To be in with a chance of having the place almost to yourself, it is best to go later.

Last admission is 6.30pm and by about 8pm it starts to get quieter. The Studios close at 10pm.

7. The best bits of the tour at WB Studios

People ask what the best bits about the Harry Potter Studio tour were.

This is quite subjective because everyone’s opinions will differ. These are just our favourite bits of the Harry Potter Studios Tour:

• The dragon encounter in the vault under Gringotts Bank was pretty spectacular. We won’t spoil it but it is a little scary, especially for little ones.
• Pulling a potted Mandrake in Professor Sprout’s Greenhouse (in the outside area just after the Backlot Café).
• Wandering through the Forbidden Forest – watch out for those pesky spiders!
• Making Dobby dance.
• Taking a ride on the Hogwarts Express.

Tip for Diagon Alley at Harry Potter Studio Tour London

People come in waves so if this is your favourite part, hang around and see if you can get a photo without people in it.

This was the view just a few minutes later.

8. Consider taking food with you to save time

We would recommend taking your own food. Not only does it help keep costs down but it will also save time if you are in a rush. The queues can be quite long in the cafés and you won’t want to spend a long time waiting for food.

If you prefer to buy food at the Studios, here is some information on the restaurants at Harry Potter Studios.

There are a few places to eat at the Harry Potter Studios and they are reasonably priced. You can read more about the eateries here .

• Chocolate Frog Café  – in the main lobby serves a selection of hot and cold drinks and sweet treats.
• The Food Hall – in the main lobby serves a fairly comprehensive breakfast and lunch menu.
• The Backlot Café – at the half way point of the tour serves breakfast and lunch and, of course, Butterbeer.
• The Hub Café – in the main lobby serves hot and cold drinks and baked goods.

If you are having lunch there, the kids will love the Harry Potter bus shaped sandwich boxes.

If you want to try the Butterbeer, you probably only want to get one per family. You can ONLY buy the Butterbeer at the Backlot Café which is around the half way point (after seeing the Hogwarts Express at Platform 9 3/4).

Note – Butterbeer does not taste good! Children will probably prefer the Butterbeer Ice Cream.

Here are some FAQs about visiting the Harry Potter Studio Tour London

We are often asked about our Harry Potter Studio Tour.

Understandably, when you’re spending a lot of money on something, you want to make sure it is worth it. And once you’ve made the decision to go, you want to make sure you get the most out of your visit.

Here are some of the questions we get asked about the Harry Potter Studio Tour.

Where are the Warner Bros Studios?

We thought we would start with this for anyone unaware that the Warner Bros Studios are actually NOT IN LONDON.

It is easy to get to the Harry Potter studios from London though.

Note that the Warner Bros Studio Tour is right next door to the Warner Bros Studios.

The address for WB Studios is :

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Studio Tour Drive Leavesden WD25 7LR.

The easiest way to reach the WB Studios from London is by train.

The closest train station to Harry Potter Studios is Watford Junction . Trains depart from London Euston and take around 20 minutes.

You can get a WB Studios shuttle bus from Watford Junction. The journey is included in your ticket price.

You can also arrange guided tours from London if you don’t want to take the train. We recommend this one.

We live very close to the studios so we drove. There is an enormous car park and parking is free.

There are also hotels nearby if you prefer to stay in the area. Here is a list of hotels near the Warner Bros Studios for families .

See here for our recommendations for hotels in London for families .

If you are staying in London with kids, there are loads of fun Harry Potter experiences in London . We also have a whole section on the blog for visiting London with kids .

Do you need to be a Harry Potter fan to enjoy the Harry Potter studio tour?

One of the most frequently asked questions about the Harry Potter Studio tour is whether or not you need to like Harry Potter.

Based on our experience with one child who loves Harry Potter and the other who doesn’t, I would say it really does help to be a Harry Potter fan.

I love the Harry Potter films. Admittedly, I haven’t read the books and am told by my son that the books are better.

Either way, I would class myself as a Harry Potter fan (although not fanatical) and I enjoyed the tour.

It is an interesting experience and unless you actually dislike Harry Potter, I can’t think that you wouldn’t enjoy the tour.

How long does the Harry Potter tour take?

The Harry Potter tour lasts as long as you want it to really. You could be the first one in and the last one out.

There are parts that you cannot go back to and do again though (like the Hogwarts Dining Hall) so make sure you have completed each area fully before you move on.

Ideally you should allow at least 3 – 4 hours to do the Harry Potter Studio Tour.

Is Harry Potter Studio Tour all inside?

We thought that the tour was all inside but actually, around 10% of the WB Studio tour is outside.

This is something you need to consider if you are visiting in the winter or when it is raining.

When you arrive, you have the option of storing your coats in the cloakroom but you might not want to store your coats if you think you will get cold easily.

Having said that, you will only spend around 10-15 minutes outside so weigh up the need to carry your coat around the rest of the tour.

We kept our coats but they were just lightweight puffer jackets by Mountain Warehouse . They were easy to fold down into our Osprey day bag .

What age is best for the Harry Potter Studio tour?

There is no age restriction at the Harry Potter Studio tour.

We mentioned briefly above, however, that children under 4 are free because the tour isn’t really suited to young children.

Firstly, it is best if they have a slight concept at least of Harry Potter. Secondly, there is a lot of walking involved.

If you are thinking about taking kids on the WB Studio tour, we would recommend waiting until they have seen the films or read the books before taking them.

Having said that, children aged 6+ will get something out of the visit. But then you need to think whether it is worth paying that money for them to potentially not enjoy it.

When is the best time to visit Harry Potter World London?

If at all possible, go on a weekday during term time. Easier said than done when you have school aged kids. If you have an inset day, maybe consider using it to visit the Studios.

We visited on a Monday and booked one of the last tickets of the day.

Don’t be fooled when you arrive and there is no queue for the ‘Tour Entrance’.

From here, you pass through into a holding area and it will fill up. We got so excited when we saw there was no queue (photo below).

We also visited during Hogwarts in the Snow. It is one of the things we recommend for kids to do at Christmas in London . It was so pretty seeing the sets covered in snow. You even get to see how they make the snow at the end of the tour.

If you can, time your visit to coincide with one of the special events. The best are the Dark Arts which is a great Halloween event for kids . See other places to visit at Halloween in London with kids . Hogwarts in the Snow (around Christmas) is also great.

And finally – is the Harry Potter Studio Tour London worth it?

We thought we would leave this to the end so that you have enough information to make up your own mind.

For so  many, the London Harry Potter Studio Tour is one of the best Harry Potter experiences in the UK .

Personally, we have mixed opinions.

For Harry Potter fans, yes it is worth it. For younger children, no it probably isn’t.

It is a lot of money but you can spend an entire day there if you want which makes it seem more reasonable.

We hope you found our review of the Harry Potter Studio Tour helpful. If you have any questions that we haven’t covered, please drop us a line and we’d be happy to help.

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A Magical Guide to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London: Everything You Need to Know

Last Updated: February 16, 2022

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Fact: In my entire life, I’ve only cried once at a tourist attraction.

And judge me all you want, but this cryfest happened at a Harry Potter studio tour.

… Allow me to explain myself.

Like most children born in the 90s, much of my youth was spent daydreaming about the arrival of my Hogwart’s acceptance letter. As this dream dwindled with the hardships of adulting, I instead took comfort in carbs and magical movie marathons.

But, it didn’t take much for these childhood dreams to resurface. A trip to London was all it took to re-open the floodgates (literally).

Let me tell you: for a Harry Potter fan, there is no attraction on this Earth more overwhelming and amazing than the  Warner Bros Studio Tour London, (AKA London’s Harry Potter set tour), which brings you through the filming site for all 8 movies in the Harry Potter franchise.

In addition to sets, you’re also shown countless props, the best gift shop in the world, and even a chance to taste butter beer for yourself. Come on now, is it at all a surprise that I bawled when I got to the end?

Read onwards for important info to know about the tour, some tips to keep in mind and of course, a recap of the experience (with plenty of photos!) Be careful for this section, as spoilers are abound!

PS: Check out my full list of Harry Potter themed attractions and experiences in London for more nerdy goodness.

Basic information to know about the Harry Potter Set Tour

If you’re interested in booking the epic Warner Bros Studio Tour in London for yourself, then here are some basic must-knows.

Harry Potter Studio Tour Tickets Info:

I first visited this attraction in 2014 and it was a hot mess then, and has only grown in popularity in the past few years.

If this Harry Potter set tour is a must-do for you, then make sure you book your tickets WELL in advance or you risk not being able to go!

Luckily, even when tickets are sold out on the main site, there are tours you can book online that will have tickets available for sold out dates.

Sometimes, booking with a tour is worthwhile because you not only guarantee your tickets, you also get the convenience of private transport there, which is nice and much less stressful than using public transport yourself.

Here is a breakdown of different Harry Potter Studio tour options that include transport. For your convenience, I also lay out their costs and what they have to offer:

Tickets can also be purchased online from the studio itself  here.

How to Get to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London:

Despite its name, the Warner Bros Studio London is actually located in Leavesden, which is northwest of London.

While booking a tour/private transport is the easiest and most convenient way to get there, it is still quite painless to reach via public transit, as a shuttle bus runs from Watford Junction railway station.

To get to the Watford Junction station, you need to make use of London’s overground system.

Not sure about the best route to get there? Check out this handy trip planner .  The tour’s website recommends that you arrive at Watford Junction 45 minutes prior to your tour time.  

Remember to bring change, as the cost for the shuttle bus is 2 pounds each way.

NOTE : Leave a lot of leeway for you to get there. We definitely got lost a few times due to the transfers, and were stressed to the max! For a more stress-free experience, consider prebooking a tour that comes with transport. Here’s one for under $100USD.

Tips for Doing the Harry Potter Set Tour Like a Pro

Having addressed the basics, here are some tips you should keep in mind when planning your visit:

1. Check on the Warner Bros Studio Tour website for special events

The studio tour often has special weeks during which there are specialized displays or demonstrations.

If you have quite some time in London, I suggest looking up when special events are happening and to plan accordingly.

I was luckily around for the beginning of Wand Week, so I got to see wandmakers do their thing and I even got to pose with some Death Eaters. Super cool!

2. Allow extra time for travel

Especially if you are new to London, trying to navigate the transit there can take time, so give yourself plenty of time to arrive at the studio.

That being said, do not hyperventilate if your ticketed time is fast approaching. While the reservation system does assign you a time, they won’t turn you away if you are a bit late.

3. Don’t forget to print your Warner Bros Studio Tour ticket

This will make the whole process smoother.

One girl that came with us didn’t print hers and upon arrival, she realized that her order never actually went through.

Luckily, even though they claim there is no box office at the attraction, she was able to purchase a ticket there, but do book in advance to save yourself the trouble.

4. Set yourself a budget for magical souvenirs

Trust me, when you enter the Harry Potter Studio Tour Shop for the first time, you will lose all sense of self control.

You will suddenly want all these things that you would never need.

Legit wizard robe? Okay!

Replica wand? Yes please.

There are so many amazingly crafted souvenirs for sale that you will easily empty your wallet.

For budget-conscious backpackers (like me) or large families with crying children, setting a budget beforehand is a must.

5. Grab yourself a free Warner Bros Studio Tour London passport

At some point during the tour, you might notice children getting awesome embossed stamps on a Harry Potter passport.

Uh, yeah, those are actually not just for kids!

I shamelessly (and sweetly) asked a staff member for one, and they kindly obliged.

Getting the stamps is fun and having a Harry Potter passport is pretty much the best souvenir ever.

6. Be sure to check out other Harry Potter filming locations around the UK too

If you’ve made it all the way to Leavesden, you’re actually pretty close to a variety of other Harry Potter filming locations!

While this set tour is of course incredible, there are dozens of other real-life filming locations scattered around the UK that you can visit for yourself. Click here for a full list.

Harry Potter Set Tour Recap with Photos

With those tips out of the way, I’d love to show you some photos and a brief overview of the experience from my visit in 2014. Note that they have added a lot since then, but still…

WARNING: spoilers, spoilers, spoilers. 

Some would say that the best way to experience this tour is by seeing everything first hand, but if you are curious to see photos and more, feel free to scroll further.

Your magical experience begins as soon as you walk into the building. All around the lobby are canvases with various Harry Potter characters, as well as props and other cool artifacts hanging off the walls.

Even the task of waiting in line (typically the most mundane thing ever) is a joy for this tour.

The queue moves very quickly and there is plenty for you to nerd out about as you wait.

Most notably, Harry’s  cupboard under the stairs , is right next to the queuing area, ensuring that you get a perfect view of this iconic set.

You’ll notice that groups are taken in based on their spot in line, rather than their timed reservation.

This is why there is some flexibility when it comes to your arrival time.

If you’re a few minutes late, no worries, just hop in the queue and you will make it in all-the-same.  

The tour begins with a brief video introduction to the franchise, followed by a preshow featuring Rupert, Daniel and Emma themselves.

As this preshow concludes, the screen reveals the doors to the  Great Hall!  During my tour, they invited any birthday kids to come up and help open the doors.

After  seriously  wishing it was my birthday, I bitterly watched two ecstatic kids live out their childhood dreams, revealing the first stop of the tour, the amazing…

1. Great Hall!

This is the the only part of the tour where your time will be limited, as they let tour groups in every few minutes.

As such, if you want photos, be sure to snap them  quickly !

Being in this room is an unreal feeling. In addition to the long tables, cutlery and elaborate set pieces, you also get to view costumes from students in each house, and important Hogwarts faculty as well!

2. The Big Room

After your time in the Great Hall, you are brought into the  Big Room , which houses a variety of sets, props and costumes.

Here, you are given free reign to explore for yourself and gawk at all the amazing pieces the room contains!

Highlights for me were definitely the  Potions classroom  (complete with a Snape costume on display),  the Gryffindor Common Room  and  the Weasley House .

Many of the sets also have interactive buttons where you can make objects move by pressing them.

This was especially cool in the Weasley kitchen, where the touch of a button could make an iron move on its own, make vegetables chop themselves, etc. Super neat!

For those seeking a sweet photo opp, there are several green screen opportunities to ride a broom as a Quidditch player and more! I didn’t wait in line for this bit, but it definitely looked like a lot of fun! Here are some photos from the Big Room:

3. The Backlot

After perusing the Big Room, you are brought outside to the  Backlot , home to a variety of sets including Harry’s  Privet Drive home , the  Hogwarts Bridge , the  Knight Bus  and of course,  the concession stands!  

It’s at this point in the tour that you can live out your childhood fantasy of sipping a nice, cold  butterbeer.  

Be sure to explore the bridge before you purchase a butterbeer, as no food or drink is allowed on that set. 

Now, while public opinion seems to be split on the taste of butterbeer, I have to say that  I. loved. every. single. sip.  

It’s very possible that I was blinded by the magic of my surroundings, but I would argue that it’s worth a try regardless!

NOTE: If you want to purchase a souvenir cup, remember to bring a bag or something to wrap it in, as that stuff can get mighty sticky. Here’s a sample of the cool things you’ll see in the backlot!

4. Art Department, Creature Effects and Diagon Alley

When you’re ready to go back inside, countless wonders from the  creature effects & art department  await you. Here, you really get to appreciate the depth of work put into creating a whole magical world.

I was really wowed by everything.

In this area, you will see masks, wigs, models and more of your favourite magical creatures.

In this second half of the tour as well, you get to walk through Diagon Alley. The details and work in the set will absolutely blow you away. The shops look so real, you’ll be tempted to go knocking on their doors.

5. Hogwarts Castle Model

And lastly, the grand finale of the Harry Potter set tour… The model of Hogwarts!

This one here is a real showstopper.

A walkway surrounding the model allows you to view it from all angles, taking in the fine details of this wonderful school.

For many Harry Potter fans, seeing the castle like this is a dream come true. Now, if only it were real!

At the end of the tour, just before the entrance of the Harry Potter Studio Tour Shop, you will see this wonderfully beautiful quote appear on the screen:

It was at this point that  I began to bawl.  I couldn’t help it!

Everything that I loved about the series had been shown to me in the past few hours, and for that short period of time, I got to live out my dream of seeing the magical world that made my childhood.

Messy and gross, I walked into the gift shop, which was a massive treasure trove of things you never knew you wanted or needed. Wands for every character? I’ll take 100.

And there you have it,  the most magical experience ever . One day, I  will   visit the Wonderful Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but until then, I think this tour has given me enough happy & geeky memories to last. …. At least for the next little while.

Any more questions about visiting the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London?

 Over to you – have you ever been to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London? IF NOT, THEN WTF ARE YOU WAITING FOR? No jk, uh I meant to ask, which part would you most look forward to?!

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7 thoughts on “A Magical Guide to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London: Everything You Need to Know”

Enjoyed every bit of your blog article.Much thanks again. Really Cool.

Thanks for reading! 🙂

bookmarked!!, I like your blog!

thanks Jane!! 😀

Hi Christina! I’m going to be traveling alone to London this week, would the Harry Potter tour be fun for a solo traveler? Also, I was considering buying a groupon for a night tour, but the picture of you holding the butter beer appears to be outside? I guess we would be missing this part of the tour if I went at night then eh?

hi Lisa, I hope this comment isn’t too late! but YES YES YES the tour would 100% still be fun as a solo traveler (provided that you like Harry Potter haha). I didn’t realize they had a special night tour, but the butterbeer was outside in a special lot where they had lots of big props and set pieces (it’s part of the tour) so I can’t imagine they would leave it out for any reason. I have my fingers crossed for you!

Thank you for this article and the pics. I always need to take a peek of the atmosphere beforehand since I’m going solo. I hope they will let me use my selfie stick inside.

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TRUMP STREET AND RUSSIA ROW

The story that keeps on giving.

DID THEY SEE IT COMING?

• Trump Street, London, EC2
• St Paul's

By Richard Jones

Say what you will about Donald John Trump, there has not been a dull moment since he became the 45th President of the United States - with, or without, a little help from the Russians.

Now, if I were to tell you that the town planners of the City of London foresaw the rows over Russia that have embroiled him since he took office a good 140 years before he was even born, you'd probably accuse me of peddling fake news.

And, you would be right.

But, what cannot be termed fake news - largely because the street signs are there the prove the existence of this deliciously exquisite piece of prophetic irony - is that, in the City of London, a hop and a skip to the north of Cheapside, you will find a thoroughfare that labours under the appellation of "Trump Street."

WHY TRUMP STREET?

Quite how this uninspiring street gained its name is not 100% certain. Some authorities suggest it is because this was where the trumpet makers were once located. Others say that it was named for a tavern that once stood nearby, called "The Trumpeter."

What we do know is that, in 1720, it is recorded that a "Duke Street" followed the line of what, by 1746, had become "Trump Street."

So, if the name was changed in the 18th century, as seems to have been the case, it is unlikely that it was named after a trade; but it is likely that it could have been named for a builder or property developer.

IT CHANGES ITS NAME

But, if you follow its course from east to west, Trump Street does something that many streets in London do, much to the confusion of visitors and Londoners alike. It changes its name.

It is, however, what it changes its name to that makes these two otherwise un-noteworthy thoroughfares noteworthy.

For, no sooner have you settled into a measured gait as you walk along Trump Street than the name suddenly changes to - Russia Row.

WHY RUSSIA ROW?

The earliest known mention of Russia Row is in 1810 - and, just like Trump Street at its eastern intersection, it is uncertain why the thoroughfare was so named.

Some say it is because this is where those who traded in Russian goods were located - which, again, seems unlikely.

Others say that it was renamed in honour of the fact that Russia had opted to join Britain in the Napoleonic Wars which sounds plausible.

STILL, WHAT PROPHETIC NAMING

But, the purpose of this article was not to look closely at the origins of the names, but, rather, it was to put on record the fact that, in the heart of the City of London, two thoroughfares that had coexisted side by side for the best part of 200 years, suddenly became hugely topical when, in January 2017, Donald John Trump became the 45th President of the United States of America, and, thanks to a long, bitter and drawn out row about just how he got there, people can no longer walk along Russia Row and into Trump Street - or vice versa - without looking up at the two names and enjoying a wry smile!