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The 10 Best Harry Potter Tours in London

Grab your wands and prepare for a magical trip through London.

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Though you won't find Eeylops Owl Emporium, Flourish and Blotts, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes or Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions in London 's streets, that doesn't mean you can't indulge in the world of "Harry Potter." Knowledgeable witches and wizards lead themed tours that discuss not only filming locations for the beloved Potter films, but also the wizarding world's most famous individuals like Harry, Ron, Hermione, Dumbledore and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.

Consulting Muggle traveler opinion as well as expert input from the top witches and wizards, U.S. News & World Report found the best Harry Potter London tours on offer.

Note: These tours take place on foot, by bus or on trains, so it's best to leave your brooms and Floo powder at home.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

Price: From 53.50 pounds (around $67) per person Duration: 3.5 hours

For Potterheads, no trip to London is complete without a stop to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter , which explores how the "Harry Potter" films were made. During the self-guided visit, travelers will wander the Diagon Alley set, board the Hogwarts Express, view props and costumes and much, much more. Visit around Halloween for the Dark Arts or the winter holidays for Hogwarts in the Snow; the tour is decked out in seasonal décor for both events.

"As both a filmmaker and 'Harry Potter' fan, I was absolutely blown away by this tour," says Leilani Osmundson , senior digital producer at U.S. News Travel. "The sets, props and costumes were incredible and very well-maintained, and there were written explanations for almost everything." Osmundson suggests staying at the back of the group when entering the Great Hall for a chance to snag photos with fewer people in the shot when the group moves on. Keep in mind, this great experience comes with equivalent fees: Travelers warn of high ticket prices and expensive souvenirs. To avoid crowds, get to the studio early.

The tour is self-paced and you can explore as long as you wish. The tour is located in Leavesden, Watford, which is about 20 miles northwest of central London. Take the train to Watford Junction then board the complimentary shuttle to the studio.

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Evan Evans Tours – Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour

Price: Adults from 30 pounds (about $38); kids from 25 pounds (around $31) Duration: 3 hours

Along this walking tour, you'll see the telephone booth that takes you to the Ministry of Magic, the Millennium Bridge and King's Cross Station, among other top filming locations. Tour-takers say the guides share fun Potter facts along with information about London.

Tours depart at both 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. every day. You will need a valid travel card for the Underground, as part of the tour is on the Tube. The outing is not wheelchair accessible. Evan Evans tours also runs an outing that buses trip-takers to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.

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Tour for Muggles

Price: Adults from 17 pounds (about $21); kids from 15 pounds (around $19) Duration: 2 hours

"Harry Potter" fans praise the witches and wizards who lead this tour, saying they are full of fun information and are passionate storytellers. A few note that if you're traveling solo, this is a great tour to take. The walking tour takes travelers throughout London – including across the Thames – and tells stories about Harry, Ron and Hermione along the way.

No more than 20 people will be on the tour. You'll meet your guide near the Monument Tube station. Tours generally depart at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily, though additional times may be available. You can also book this as a private tour.

See Your City – Original Harry Potter Locations Tour

Price: Adults from $20; kids from $15 Duration: 2 hours

During See Your City's jaunt, you'll not only learn about the filming of "Harry Potter" (including the bridge destroyed in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"), but guides will also quiz you along the way so you can earn points for your house. Travelers praise the guides for their fun and informative delivery, saying that there are several spots on the tour that they wouldn't have seen by themselves.

Tours run mornings at 10:30 a.m., and afternoons at 2 and 7 p.m. In addition to English, See Your City conducts tours in Italian, German, French, Spanish and British Sign Language. The company runs other "Harry Potter"-themed tours, including one that explores London by boat and one that runs at night.

International Friends – Small Group Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter & Oxford

Price: Adults from 194 pounds (roughly $243); kids from 189 pounds (about $237) Duration: 11.5 hours

This daylong tour begins with a visit to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London to see the sets (including the Forbidden Forest, Hagrid's Hut and the Great Hall), costumes and props from the films. After spending about four hours at the studio, the coach will whisk you away to nearby Oxford where guides will take you on a walking tour of the university buildings and city streets. Tourgoers call this an excellent way to spend the day and appreciated the stop in Oxford.

Trips depart from central London around 8 a.m. and return around 7:30 p.m. In addition to "Harry Potter" outings, International Friends runs "Downton Abbey" tours.

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London With a Local – Free Harry Potter Wizarding Tour

Price: Free Duration: 2 hours

Tourgoers routinely encourage "Harry Potter" fans to take this tour, saying the guides and stories shared are both fantastic. The walking tour meets at Palace Theatre, where the play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" performs. (While seeing the play isn't part of the tour, you may want to grab tickets to the show while you're in London.) From there, guides will lead you down Diagon and Knockturn alleys (aka Charing Cross Road) and past buildings that inspired the Gringotts Wizarding Bank and the Ministry of Magic. Be sure to refresh your trivia knowledge, too, as guides quiz travelers for the Hogwarts Trivia House Cup.

Tours depart at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., but daily availability can vary. The tour is free, though tips for the guide are appreciated. London With a Local runs other movie- and book-based free tours, including James Bond and Sherlock Holmes tours.

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Brit Movie Tours – Wizards London Bus Tour

Price: Adults from 32.50 pounds (about $40); kids from 21 pounds (roughly $26) Duration: 3.5 hours

Hop on an air-conditioned bus to see spots in London that served as a backdrop for the eight "Harry Potter" films. Sights tourgoers will see include the spot used for the Leaky Cauldron, the spot where the Knight Bus squished itself through traffic and more. Along the way, guides will quiz you about the books. Plus you'll see a few spots from the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise. Many travelers say the bus tour is a bargain and praise the guides. A few others note they could have found the stops by themselves.

Tours run year-round on Sundays (usually at 9:30 a.m.) as well as Wednesdays in the warmer months. Availability can vary, however. Brit Movie Tours also runs a walking version of this tour.

London Top Sight Tours – J. K. Rowling & Wizard Walking Tour

Price: Adults from 20 pounds (about $25); kids tour free Duration: 3 hours

This tour focuses not only on the books and movies but also the woman who created them: J.K. Rowling. Along the tour, you'll see locations that inspired Rowling and visit the graphic design firm that created design for all the movies. Additionally, this walking tour stops a "Harry Potter"-themed shop. London tourists say the guides do an excellent job.

Tours depart from King's Cross. Tours run at 10 a.m. and 1:30 and 4 p.m. daily. The company runs a variety of other London tours, as well as private tours.

City Wonders – Fully Guided Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

Price: Adults from $312; kids from $299 Duration: 6 hours

As the name implies, City Wonders conducts fully guided excursions to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour. Guides meet the tour group – of no more than eight individuals – at the Euston War Memorial before boarding a train to get to the studio. Upon arrival, a trained guide will lead your group through the Studio Tour. You'll view props, costumes and sets like Ollivander's, the Gryffindor common room and more. Along the way, guides will share interesting tidbits about the movies. Travelers say the tours are excellent and the guided portion through The Making of Harry Potter is extra special. They also say that sampling Butterbeer or other magic foods is a must, but warn of long lines for concessions.

The tour departs at 11:05 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. daily. City Wonders runs a variety of tours, including outings to the British Museum and the Tower of London .

Free Tours by Foot – Harry Potter Walking Tour London

Price: Free Duration: 2.5 hours

If you're hoping to save some knuts, sickles and galleons on a London trip, this could be a great tour option. As the name implies, Free Tours by Foot runs pay-what-you-wish walking tours. The "Harry Potter" tour will go by Westminster Tube station (as seen in "The Order of the Phoenix"), Godwin's Court (Knockturn Alley), St. Paul's and Trafalgar Square, among other top sites. Travelers say it is a wonderful tour, as guides share information about both the boy wizard and London history.

Tours run daily at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Though tours are free, reservations are required and there is a $3 booking fee. Additionally, part of the tour takes place on the Tube, so make sure you have plenty of money on a travel card.

Harry Potter Tours in Scotland

London isn't the only place in the United Kingdom to get your Potter fix. Scotland – where you'll find the real-life Hogwarts Express and Hogwarts castle – is another must-visit destination for fans. Here are some tours to consider:

• Free Harry Potter Tour: Explore Edinburgh on foot to hear about the influence the city had on the books. Book on Free Harry Potter Tour .
• The Magical Highlands Tour (Includes Steam Train Journey): See the Scottish Highlands and take a ride on the Jacobite steam train (aka the Hogwarts Express). Book on GetYourGuide .
• Harry Potter & the Hogwarts Express: Visit filming locations in the Highlands including the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Book on HAGGiS Adventures .
• J.K. Rowling's Edinburgh: Traverse city streets to learn about the Potter stories and their creator. Book on The Potter Tour .
• The Potter Trail: Grab a wand and explore Potterific sites around Edinburgh on this free tour. Book on The Potter Trail .
• J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh: Find out where He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is buried and the namesakes for some of the characters. Book on Viator .
• Jacobite Steam Train Experience. Take a ride on the Hogwarts Express and snap photos of Cairngorms National Park. Book on Scottish Tours .
• Immersive Harry Potter Tour. Get quizzed on your magical knowledge while walking through Edinburgh. Book on: Viator | Get Your Guide .

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30 Places Every Harry Potter Fan Should Visit in London

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If you’re a huge Harry Potter fan, then you need to visit London to see the best of everything this magical movie and book has to offer.

From studio tours to filming locations trips, there are loads of Harry Potter places to see in England’s capital.

And we’ve listed all of the best ones so that you can indulge in the world of wizardry and transport yourself into the magical world of Harry Potter.

1 – Platform 9 ¾

Located at King’s Cross station in central London, Platform 9 ¾ is where the Hogwarts Express departs. In the real-life station, you can find Platform 9 ¾ on the wall in the station concourse. Make sure you take a picture or two for Instagram.

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2 – The Cauldron Bar

Sticking with a Harry Potter-themed location, The Cauldron is a cocktail bar with drinks inspired by the movie. Learn to make a potion or two with a class and sip back on cocktails and enjoy the night.

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3 – Shaftesbury Avenue

You might remember a scene from the Deathly Hallows part 1, where Harry, Hermione and Ron are attacked by death eaters? Well, that scene happened in Shaftesbury Avenue, which is just a few steps from Piccadilly tube station.

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4 – Harry Potter Escape Room

Take on the school of witchcraft and wizardry with this Harry Potter escape room from Enigma Quests . Games last 60 minutes, and anyone between two and five players can attempt to graduate from the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

5 – Reptile House, London Zoo

Visit the London Zoo and go to Reptile House to see where Dudley was stuck behind the glass while the snake slithered away. Then see the rest of the animals at London’s most iconic zoo.

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6 – Westminster tube station

Westminster tube station is the location when Harry Potter travels in the Chamber of the Phoenix. It was closed for the entire day during filming, which is some feat considering Westminster is one of London’s busiest areas, for both working professionals and tourists.

7 – Diagon Alley

Diagon Alley provides Harry Potter with his first look into the world of wizardry. And you can find its filming location at Leadenhall Market, which is just a few steps from Monument tube station.

8 – The Leaky Cauldron

Sticking with Leadenhall Market, here you’ll find the secret wizard’s pub, The Leaky Cauldron, which in real life is an optician. But you can still enjoy the Harry Potter magic by visiting Old Tom’s Bar , which is hidden underneath Leadenhall Market.

9 – Gringotts Bank

The only bank in the wizarding world, you can withdraw your fortune at the Australia House, which is just north of Temple tube station at the Victoria embankment. Marvel at the gargoyles and impressive stonework.

10 – Lambeth Bridge

Remember in the Prisoner of Azkaban when the Knight Bus and to squeeze past oncoming doubler deckers? That was at Lambeth Bridge, a bridge that connects Vauxhall and Westminster.

11 – Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour

Perhaps the de facto Harry Potter tour, head to the studio in Watford and wander the 200-acre complex as you see magical sets from the movies. There are props and costumes to discover too.

Is it sold out? Read here how to book last-minute Harry Potter Studio tour tickets .

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12 – Harry Potter and The Cursed Child

Get yourself down to the West End and buy Harry Potter tickets for a showing of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child . This popular play takes place after Harry Potter’s children have grown up and gone off to Hogwarts. It usually plays at the Palace Theatre.

13 – 10 Downing Street

The first chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince takes place in 10 Downing Street. In real life, it’s the location of the UK’s Prime Minister, and it serves the same purpose in the world of Harry Potter, though the PM can talk to the Minister for Magic occasionally.

14 – St Pancras International

Right next door to Platform 9 ¾ is where you’ll find St Pancras International with its neo-gothic facade. It’s also the location where the Weasley’s magical Ford Anglia takes off in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

15 – The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 ¾

Get all the Harry Potter memorabilia you need at The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 ¾ . From sweaters to stuffed owls and wands, the themed gift shop at King’s Cross station has you covered with a wealth of Harry Potter gifts.

16 – Millennium Bridge

The winding, twisting bridge featured in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is the Millennium Bridge, and you can find it linking bankside and the city. Take a walk across and soak up the sights of London.

17 – The House of MinaLima

Located in Soho, The House of MinaLima is run by the graphic design team responsible for visual design in the world of wizarding. Visit this multiple-floor shop and get yourself Harry Potter posters, maps, and more.

18 – Charing Cross Road

Charing Cross Road is the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter novels, and it’s easy to see why J.K. Rowling drew inspiration from the area. There are loads of second-hand bookshops and antique stores to discover.

19 – Lincoln’s Inn Fields

Located near Sir John Soane’s Museum in Holborn is where you will find Lincoln’s Inn Fields, the place where 12 Grimmauld Place was filmed. In real life, however, it’s not quite as magical and mostly acts as an office for lawyers. Still, it’s certainly one to tick off the Harry Potter list.

20 – Borough Market

Famous for its mouthwatering foods in real life, Borough Market serves a different purpose in Harry Potter. In the Prisoner of Azkaban, it acts as the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron and is a popular spot on Harry Potter tours.

21 – Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square has its own place in Harry Potter folklore as the location for the final movie premiere. Actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, J. K. Rowling stood on stage and gave speeches to the thousands of fans that showed up to see the stars in real life.

22 – The Ministry of Magic

Whitehall and Old Scotland Yard were both used to represent the magical counterpart to muggle organizations and are the home to muggle politicians. Head to Old Scotland Yard to see where they filmed the Polyjuice potion scenes in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

23 – Georgian House Hotel

Make your Harry Potter experience and overnight one with a stay at the Georgian House Hotel. There’s a Harry Potter-themed room hiding behind a hidden door. Re-watch the movies and tuck into a special cooked breakfast with a broomstick & snitch.

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24 – No. 12 Grimmauld Place

In Islington, you will find No. 23–29 Claremont Square, otherwise known as No. 12 Grimmauld Place. It’s the location of Sirius Black’s familial residence in the Harry Potter movies and is located in one of London’s most popular areas.

25 – St. Paul’s

One of London’s most iconic landmarks, St. Paul’s Cathedral is used as the Geometrical Staircase seen in the Prisoner of Azkaban.

26 – Horse Guards Avenue

Where do the Ministry of Magic staff reside in Harry Potter? In real life, the Ministry of Magic entrance is located on Horse Guards Avenue, which is a road in the City of Westminster.

Harry Potter locations outside of London

There are many exciting Harry Potter locations in London, but there’s also a fair few scattered around the UK. If you’ve got the time, we recommend heading to these other great spots to discover more of the world of Harry Potter.

27 – Oxford

The prestigious university at Oxford was used for several filming scenes in the Harry Potter movies as it doubled up as Hogwarts, including the Dumfries Library, Christ Church Dining Hall, and New College Courtyard.

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28 – Lavenham

A small village in Surrey is the location of Godric’s Hollow, and it was used for all the Godric’s Hollow scenes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I. The fictional village is actually located in Lavenham, which dates back to the 11th century and is around 75 miles from London.

29 – Lacock

The village of Lacock is located just over 90 miles from London. Various places in Lacock were used in Harry Potter such as the Potter’s house in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and the Lacock Abbey which served as the interior for the Hogwarts School.

30 – Alnwick Castle

Madam Hooch’s broomstick flying lesson, seen in the first film, takes place in the Outer Bailey of medieval Alnwick Castle. The castle is a sight to behold and is located some 320 miles from London. An overnight stay is recommended .

We hope you enjoyed our list of the best Harry Potter places to visit in London. If you wish to book a Harry Potter tour, don’t miss our article about the best Harry Potter tours in London so you can pick the one that fits your needs, itinerary and budget.

We wish you a magic stay in England’s capital. Have fun 🙂

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Harry Potter Walking Tour London

Whether you received your invitation to Hogwarts or not, everybody knows the magical world of Harry Potter.

Not only does Harry journey to and through London throughout the 8 movies, but most were filmed right here in the capital of the U.K.! 

Your expert guide will take you through London, pointing out sites and locations from the Harry Potter film series. We offer Harry Potter Tours both on foot and via Black Cab so read below to find out more!

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• You can take this tour anytime with our  GPS-enabled audio tour app .

Come follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous wizard on our Harry Potter Tour!

Always enchanting, often interesting, and each one easy to get to, what follows is a guide to the real-life counterparts of many of the magical locations you have seen on the big screen.

See the buildings that contain the Ministry of Magic, walk through the Underground barriers Harry and Arthur Weasley traveled through on their visit to London, stand on the bridge blown up by Death Eaters, and walk through the real Diagon Alley!

You'll also get a chance to see the grandiose 'Palace Theatre', now home to the 8th installment of the Harry Potter series- 'Harry Potter & the Cursed Child'.  Tickets?

The tour will be filled with fun facts and film references, and take you into London's theatre-land, across to London's Southbank, or through its labyrinthine Old City - depending on the day.

The journey will take you on foot and also via the London Underground.

Sites Visited On The Harry Potter Walking Tour 

• Westminster Tube (closest tube to the Ministry of Magic as seen in The Order of the Phoenix)
• Cecil's Court (aka Diagon Alley)
• St. Paul’s (Geometrical Staircase as seen in the Prisoner of Azkaban)*
• Godwin’s Court (aka Knockturn Alley)
• The Palace Theatre (home to the ‘The Cursed Child' - the 8th story in the Harry Potter franchise) - Tickets *
• Horseguards Avenue (Ministry of Magic Staff Entrance as seen in Deathly Hallows Part 1)
• Millennium Bridge (rebuilt after the attack by the Death Eaters! (then a walk past Shakespeare's globe) 
• Scotland Yard Place/Horse Guards Avenue (Ministry of Magic Visitors entrance as seen in the Order of the Phoenix and Deathly Hallows Part 1)
• Trafalgar Square (Location of the final Harry Potter film premiere)
• Downing Street (Muggle Prime Minister's Office and location of communication between the Muggle PM and the wizarding world) Note: Depending on your guide and the day/time, the tour will finish at either Leadenhall Market or Borough Market (both sites have been used as the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron (as seen in the Philosopher's Stone and Prisoner of Azkaban onwards respectively.)

*Please note that though we do stop at St. Paul's Cathedral and the Palace Theatre, we do not go inside.

Tour Information

Reservations:  

For groups of up to 5,  click here to reserve . If your group is 6 or more, please check out our  private tours  page or contact us.

Where :  

Meet your guide outside Costa Coffee opposite London Bridge Station.

From London Bridge Station, take the exit for "Borough Market" and cross the street. ( MAP )

Tours marked "(London With a Local)" have a different meeting point, which will be sent to you in your booking confirmation email.

The tour ends near Parliament Square and Whitehall.

Duration:  

Approximately 2.5 hours.

• Wednesdays and Saturdays at 14:00 (2:00 pm)

This tour is free to take, and you get to decide what, if anything, the tour was worth when it's done.

A  name-your-own-price tour  is a tour for anyone's budget.

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HARRY POTTER BLACK CAB TOUR

Our friends at London Black Cab Tours can show you all the London Harry Potter sites you won't want to miss, all while being chauffeured in the comfort of an iconic black London Taxi!

This 4-hour tour will take you to iconic filming sites like Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron as well as giving you fascinating trivia about the movies from your knowledgable guides.

To find out more or to book one of these tours, contact our London Manager: [email protected]

SELF-GUIDED TOUR

If you can't make our tour, don't worry! You can use this guide below to Potter locations in London.

Or you can try our  GPS-led audio tour , which you can take any time you wish. Here's a sample.

So whether you’ve memorized the books, seen the films, or proudly own every bit of Potter paraphernalia around – join us as we dive into the magical world of Harry Potter!

This particular route will focus on film sites to the north part of London, so grab your travelcard, lace up your trainers (or grab your broom!) and follow us! 

We also have a guide to Harry Potter locations  across London, which includes many more places for you to visit.

Click here for our full interactive tour map .

The tour starts at Liverpool Street Station

Take the Exit for Bishopsgate and when you step out of the station, turn RIGHT onto Bishopsgate.

Continue walking in this direction until you reach Leadenhall Street and turn LEFT.

Take the first RIGHT into Leadenhall Market. For directions from each stop, use the map or audio tour.

1. Leadenhall Market -  Diagon Alley/Leaky Cauldron 1

Leadenhall Market has sat in this location since the 14th century ( map )!

However, most of what you can see today dates from the late 1800s and served as another filming location for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron.

In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, this is the location that was used for the filming of Diagon Alley. In fact, at 42 Bull’s Head Passage you will spot a storefront for an optician.

However, this shop front – painted blue – was used to serve as the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron in the first Harry Potter film.  

Read our full post on finding the real Diagon Alley in London .

2. Borough Market, 7A Stoney Street Diagon Alley/Leady Cauldron 2 

In the muggle world, this shop is a charming florist with a prime location in the historic and popular Borough Market ( map ).

But in the world of Harry Potter, this is actually the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron, as seen in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

It is just outside of this shop that the Knight Bus slams to a halt and drops Harry off (via Palmers Green and Lambeth) just outside the pub on Diagon Alley, setting off a car alarm in the process!

The interior shots of the Leaky Cauldron were filmed on a soundstage, however, so it’s just the facade that was used during filming.  See our full post on Harry Potter in Borough Market  as well as finding the real Diagon Alleys .

While you are here, take our self-guided food tour to fill up your belly.

3. Millennium Bridge - Site of Death Eater Attack 

Watch out for Death Eaters as you make your way from the north to the south bank of the River Thames over the Millennium Bridge ( map ).

Originally intended to be opened in the year 2000, the bridge was not structurally sound and it had to be closed for a further 2 more years.

From 2002 it remained in place, spanning the river until a gang of Death Eaters battled on top of it and completely destroyed the entire structure!

Well…in the Harry Potter universe that is.

This bridge served as one of the scenes of the dramatic air-borne broomstick battle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince .

Learn more with our full post on the Millennium Bridge .

4.  Australia House Gringotts Bank

The longest continuously occupied diplomatic mission in the U.K., (built entirely with marble shipped all the way from Australia), Australia House served as the setting for Gringotts Wizarding Bank ( map ).

Unlike other sites on this tour, it is the interior of this building that was where scenes were filmed for  Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone . 

It's here that Hagrid takes Harry to the wizarding bank for the first time.  

The scene was filmed in Australia House's Exhibition Room which is, unfortunately, not open to the public.

A polite word with the security officers at the door may reward you with a peek through the windows, but this is not always guaranteed.

5. Lincoln’s Inn Fields - Number 12 Grimmauld Place 1

A charming square with buildings now occupied by lawyers and surgeons, many believe that Lincoln’s Inn Fields holds the inspiration for the outside of Number 12 Grimmauld Place ( map ).

Muggles may have trouble viewing the house, of course, since there are a number of charms placed on it to protect its’ exact location.

However, if you take a look near number 13 you may just see a glimmer out of the corner of your eye that will clue you into the houses’ precise location.

6. Piccadilly Circus - Where the Trio Go On the Run

On the run from Death Eaters at Bill and Fleur’s wedding in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , Harry, Ron, and Hermione apparate straight to central London.

In the books, they arrive on Tottenham Court Road and go into a nearby restaurant.

For the Deathly Hallows Part, I film, however, the trio turns up right in front of a passing No. 19 bus in the middle of Piccadilly Circus ( map ).

Hermione tells us “I used to come here with Mum and Dad".

They arrive at night with Piccadilly’s world-famous electric lights on display which lend a little magic of their own to this popular London destination!

Just off Piccadilly Circus up Shaftesbury Avenue, you can spot a row of stone pillars that the trio walks past as Hermione explains to the boys where they are.

Somewhere along this road is the cafe where the trio stops to have a rest and ends up in a violent duel with Death Eaters…so mind your step!

7. Cecil Court and Goodwin’s Court - The inspiration for Diagon Alley? Or…the REAL Diagon Alley? 

A small alleyway just off the bustling Charing Cross Road, Cecil Court is believed by many to have been the inspiration for Diagon Alley ( map ). 

The Court here is lined with original Victorian shop fronts and sells a wide variety of antique books, with a few shops fittingly providing a supply of books on the subject of magic!

In fact, the first shop on the right is actually called The Witch Ball !

On Cecil Court, you will also find Watkins Books which claims to be the oldest occultist and mystical bookshop in the entire world!

Harry Potter fans with an eagle eye may also spot a large display of Gringotts banknotes located in one of the shop windows here.

It is safe to say that Cecil Court has a touch of magic to it, easily believable as the entrance into Harry’s world on Diagon Alley.

Goodwin’s Court is much smaller and the buildings are kind of wonky – giving it a surreal feeling.

It’s easy to imagine that this little courtyard path could be an entrance into Harry’s magical world.

Because of this, many people believe that this is the exact place Rowling was trying to recreate in the Potter books.

Harry and Hagrid walk down Charing Cross Road itself in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone .

Whilst Harry is on the Knight Bus in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban he travels down Charing Cross, and Ministry cars drive down the road in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

TIP: Read our full post on finding the real Diagon Alleys

8. Trafalgar Square - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II Film Premiere 

It was here in Trafalgar Square ( map)  on the 7 th of July 2011 that the final Harry Potter film began its premiere celebrations.

On a huge stage erected near Nelson’s Column stood Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, J. K. Rowling, and dozens of others who spoke to the crowd of thousands.

From the Square, the cast and Rowling herself then walked the world’s longest red carpet to Leicester Square where the film debuted simultaneously at three different cinemas!

Trafalgar Square is also glimpsed during the opening flight battle of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince as the Death Eaters fly over central London.

9. Old Scotland Yard - The Ministry of Magic 

Home to muggle politicians, both Whitehall and Great Scotland Yard (map) was used to represent the magical counterpart of our muggle organizations.

Here you will find the exteriors used for the Ministry of Magic during filming for the Polyjuice potion scenes in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Shots taken here are also used for the trip that Mr. Weasley and Harry Take in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

In the books and the films, there is a red telephone box outside the Ministry of Magic that wizards use to access the Ministry. 

From the phone box, one must dial ‘62442’ and the phone booth acts as a lift, taking visitors down underneath the ground to the Ministry.

The red phone box used in the film was actually a prop brought in specifically for shooting so sadly, no journeys to the Ministry can be made any longer!

10. Number 10 Downing Street - Direct link to the Minister for Magic 

It is inside the Prime Minister’s office at Number 10 Downing Street ( map ) that the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince takes place.

It is revealed that there is a portal from the wizarding world to that of the muggle world so that the Prime Minister of the U.K. and the Minister for Magic can occasionally speak.

It is also here that Kingsley Shacklebolt works during his time as bodyguard to the Muggle Prime Minister.

11. Westminster Underground Station - Tube Station for Ministry of Magic 

It's the Westminster Underground Station that Mr. Weasley and Harry go to when visiting the Ministry of Magic in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix .

At the station, ( map ) Mr. Weasley struggles at the barriers, not sure how to work the exits properly – much like many of us during our first visit to London!

For the filming of this scene, Westminster Underground Station was closed for an entire day (a very rare occurrence)!

12. No. 23–29 Claremont Square (No. 12 Grimmauld Place 2)  

Tucked away on an unassuming street in Islington lies Claremont Square ( map ), the location of Sirius Black’s familial residence, Number 12 Grimmauld Place.

The house eventually is inherited by Harry and used as the headquarters for the Order of the Phoenix.

This square was used for filming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows . 

The muggles that live in the square have long come to accept the mistake in numbering the buildings here, with 11 and 13 being right next to each other.

Don’t feel bad if you can’t spot Number 12, it’s kept under wraps by the Fidelius Charm, meaning only Secret-Keepers can access the building.

13. Kings Cross (Platform 9 ¾)

Every Potterhead knows that Platform 9 ¾ is the location of Kings Cross Station ( map ) that the Hogwarts Express departs from (on the 1st of September every year).

In fact, the very final scene in the last book/film is set right here on the most famous train platform in the world.

For Harry Potter fans, a visit to London wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Kings Cross – and the station does not disappoint.

Now, owing to the layout of the station, it’s not actually possible to pass through a barrier between platforms 9 and 10.

First, for the muggles among us, we would never be able to see it. The second, and the more likely reason, is that there is no actual barrier between the two platforms.

Fret not, however, as the designers of the new Kings Cross Station have got us covered, having installed an entrance to Platform 9 ¾ around the corner from the platforms being used for other railway traffic.

Luckily for us, the Ministry of Magic has come up with a clever way to allow visitors to experience the magic of Platform 9 ¾.

It is here that they have frozen a luggage trolley partially the way through the magical barrier.

Those of us who have sought out the platform will be rewarded with an opportunity to get our photographs taken right outside the barrier.

Find out even more by reading our detailed blog post .

TIP:  Next to the photo opportunity is the fabulous Platform 9 ¾ Shop , filled with sweets and scarves, wands and wizards, books, and bludgers! 

THE TOUR ENDS HERE AT KINGS CROSS STATION

Optional stop – london zoo ( m ap ).

In the book Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone , it is a local zoo that Harry is taken to for his cousin Dudley’s 11 th birthday.

At the zoo, Harry comes face-to-face (literally!) when the glass separating him from a boa constrictor disappears and the snake spills out onto the floor.

Harry accidentally causes the removal of the glass as well as speaking to the snake in the rare language known as parseltongue (although Harry has no idea about this until much later on in the series).

It is the reptile house at the London Zoo that was used during the filming of this scene. This has led many people to – incorrectly – assume the Dudley family had taken Harry to London Zoo.

However, when Harry travels to Diagon Alley with Hagrid for the first time, Harry tells him that he has never been to London before, which means the zoo must’ve been somewhere else.

The actual tank used for filming currently holds a black mamba, although in the film the snake is said to be a Burmese python, with a strange departure from the original text.

For those who have made the effort to both get to the zoo and pay for entry, you will be rewarded with a small plaque placed inside the Reptile enclosure that commemorates the spot where the actual filming took place.

Be sure to read our detailed post on  Harry Potter locations throughout London .

HARRY POTTER WARNER BROS STUDIO TOURS

It's easy to get to Warner Brothers Film Studios in Leavesden, a 200-acre complex where all the Harry Potter movies were filmed.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter

It’s a 20-minute train from London’s Euston Station to the Watford Junction railway station where you can catch a Harry Potter shuttle bus to the Warner Bros. Studio.

The Harry Potter studio tour starts with a live guide introduction to the Harry Potter theme and then guests are brought to the sets.

From there it’s a self-guided experience through the two sound stages and outside lot.

If you choose to go it alone, you will probably want to rent a digital guide for £4.95 for a richer experience. Not including travel time, plan on spending about 3 hours at the studios.

When: Tours run almost every day of the year. The first tour and last tour of the day depending on the date, so check their calendar.  Note: Tickets must be purchased in advance and are not sold at the Studio. 

This ticket does not include transportation from London with return (see below).

• Free – 4 and under
• £47 – Adult (16+ years)
• £38 – Child (5-15 years and must be accompanied by an adult)
• £56.95 – Complete Studio Tour Package Adult
• £47.95 – Complete Studio Tour Package Child
• £150 – Family Package (includes either two adults with two children or one adult with three children).

Find out more here to purchase tickets .

Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter – Dedicated tour Guide and transportation included

There are several tour operators that offer packages that include your ticket to the studio with timed entry and also transportation from London by coach or train.

Typically, these tours cost approximately £86 per person (less for children). Some of these companies play Harry Potter movies on the bus ride to warm you up for your studio visit.

For die-hard Harry Potter fans, this might be the way for you to go.

Included in the price:

• admission with the timed entry
• dedicated studio tour guide
• headsets when appropriate
• transportation to and from the meeting point in Central London
• one butterbeer per guest. 

When: check their calendar for availability. 

• £85 - Adult (age 16+)
• £75- Child (age 5-15)
• £40 - Infant (age 3-4)
• Free - 2 and under
• More information and to book here

Tip: Book at least a month in advance as this tour sells out quickly.

OTHER HARRY POTTER LONDON TOURS

Below are a schedule and description of various free and paid Harry Potter London walking tours. We also list bus and taxi tours. 

TIP: If you are considering purchasing a multi-day, hop-on, hop-off bus ticket, keep in mind that Big Bus Tours offers a free, daily Harry Potter Walking Tour with any 2 or 3-day ticket.

Harry Potter Walking Tour  by Brit Movie Tours

This tour covers all the major sites and is 2.5 hours long.

• Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 2 pm (Jan – Dec)
• Daily at 2 pm (School Holidays and 1 Jun – 30 Sep)

Cost: £15 - Adult | £10 - Child (under 16)

This tour is offered at 20% off if you purchase the London Pass .

Harry Potter Bus Tour by Brit Movie Tours 

This 2.5-3 hour bus tour features many of the film locations and inspirations from all 8 films in the series.

Some of the stops include Kings Cross Station, 12 Grimmauld Place, and the sites used for the Leaky Cauldron.

There is also an opportunity at the end of the tour to buy  Harry Potter  merchandise.

When: at 2 pm on the below days

• Wednesdays (during School Holidays and Feb- Oct)
• Thursdays (during School Holidays and Jul-Aug)
• Fridays (during School Holidays and Jul-Aug)
• Saturdays (Jan-Dec)
• Sundays (during School Holidays and Apr-Oct)

Cost: £30 - Adult | £21 - Child (under 16)

Muggles Tours

This 2 ½ hour guided walking tour has excellent reviews on TripAdvisor. The company that operates this tour does nothing else but Harry Potter tours – that’s how good they are!

Group size is limited to no more than 20 muggles. This tour is a great value and family-friendly!

When: These tours run almost every day most mornings and afternoons, but be sure to check their calendar of tour dates.

Cost: £18.36 Adult | £12.75 Child (11 and under)

Note: You will need to purchase a ticket for the London Underground as the tour travels by tube from Westminster to King's Cross.

London Walks

London Walks offers 2 Harry Potter tours, each covering a different part of London.

On the London Town tour, you’ll see the entrance to the Ministry of the Magic, the flight path of Death-Eaters, and other movie sites around the River Thames, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus.

The City tour includes sites like Diagon Alley and the locations used for the Leaky Cauldron as well as some famous London sites not part of the movies, like the 'Gherkin' and St. Paul's Cathedral.

When: London Town tour on Saturdays at 2 pm, The City tour on Wednesdays and Sundays at 2 pm

• £15 - adults
• £10 - super adults (65+)
• £5 - children, under 8 free

Harry Potter Bus Tour of London  

This is run by Brit Tours and is a 2½-3 hour tour that is twice the price of their walking tour, but perfect for rainy days or for those who want to relax and enjoy the comfort of their luxury mini-bus to see many of the same sites listed above.

There are opportunities to get off the bus and take pictures as well. Guides are enthusiastic and informative.

When:  at 2 pm on the following days

Schedule changes seasonally so be sure to check their calendar.

Cost: Adult (13 years+): £30 | Children (under 13): £21

Harry Potter Film Location Tours by Taxi

London Taxi offers a small group tour in a 6-seater taxi. The flat rate for the tour is £260 for 3 hours, so if your group is 6 people, you’ll pay £43.33 per person.

That may sound like a lot but you are picked up and dropped off at your hotel (that saves you public transport money for 6 people!).

The taxis are air-conditioned in the summer and the fleet is made up mostly of the new Mercedes London taxi which is also wheelchair accessible.

When: Contact them about your desired date.

Cost: £290 flat for 4 hours, £490 flat for 8 hours, maximum of 6 people.

HARRY POTTER-THEMED HOTEL 

At the Georgian House Hotel in London, Potter fans can stay in wizard-themed rooms. You can't book the rooms online, rather you need to contact the hotel for a quote.

Call them at 0(207) 834 1438 and/or email: [email protected] .  

The reviews on TripAdvisor concern the Wizard Rooms are generally very positive and a recurring comment is that these rooms are a real treat for fans.

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2.5-Hour Walking Tour of Harry Potter™ Film Locations from Southwark View Point

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• Begin from Southwark View Point and make your way to some of the most iconic film locations of the Harry Potter™ Films - the 8 series franchise.
• Discover Gringott's Bank, the 900-year-old Clink Prison, Diagon Alley, and Leaky Cauldronandmore with an expert guide.
• This tour is guaranteed to amuse fans of all ages, with picture-perfect photo ops, immersive commentary, a quiz, and even a sorting ceremony to determine which house you truly belong to!
• Go beyond the Harry Potter™ filming locations and enjoy delightful visits to places such as Shakespeare's Globe and St. Paul's Cathedral on this tour.
• 2.5-hour guided tour of all Harry Potter™ film locations
• Services of a professional guide in English, Italian, or Spanish
• Southwark View Point
• Diagon Alley
• Gringott's Bank
• Platform 9 ¾
• Warner Bros. Shop

Millennium Bridge

• Daniel Radcliffe's School
• Knockturn Alley
• Winchester Palace
• 900-year-old Clink Prison
• Shakespeare's Globe
• Southwark Cathedral
• 800-year-old Borough Market
• St Paul's Cathedral
• Chewing Gum Graffiti
• Great Scotland Yard
• Sherlock Holmes' Pub
• Trafalgar Square
• The world's smallest police station
• Sir Francis Drake's world-famous Golden Hinde
• River Thames
• The London Eye
• Note that this tour does not include tickets to the Warner Bros. Studio.

Harry Potter Film Locations Guided Tour + Thames Boat Cruise

• This 2.5-hour guided tour from Southwark View Point guarantees to amuse and inspire all Potterheads as you explore famous Harry Potter film locations.
• Take a stroll on the real Diagon Alley, see the Gringott's Bank, purchase your first wand and take photos at Platform 9 ¾.
• Relive the scenes from the movies as you visit Knockturn Alley, the 900-year-old Clink Prison, The Ministry of Magic and so much more!
• Live your wizarding dreams with interactive commentary provided by your fellow Harry Potter enthusiast guide, as well as quizzes and your own sorting ceremony.
• End your tour with a Thames Boat Cruise and cross under the bridge that was destroyed by the Death Eaters in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince .
• 2.5-hour guided tour of all Harry Potter film locations
• Services of a professional guide in English, French, German, or Italian
• Thames River cruise
• Tip: Recognize the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron, a wizarding pub, which was filmed at Leadenhall Market in London.

3-Hour Walking Tour of Harry Potter™ Film Locations from Westminster Station

• Meet your guide at Westminster Underground Station and begin your tour with personal audio headsets enabling you to hear the guide at all times.
• Tour the Ministry of Magic’s headquarters and find the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron, the popular wizarding pub and inn located in London.
• Walk to the famous Millennium Bridge and stand in the exact spot where the Death Eaters destroyed the bridge in The Half-Blood Prince .
• See the iconic red telephone booth used to enter the ministry before heading to The Leaky Cauldron with many houses and shops that inspired Diagon Alley.
• End the tour at Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross Station, where you can take photographs as you board your train to Hogwarts and visit the Harry Potter Shop next door.
• 3-hour Harry Potter walking tour from Westminster Station
• Expert English-speaking guide
• 18 real-life film locations
• Personal audio headset
• Westminster Tube Station
• Great Scotland Yard - The Ministry of Magic
• The red telephone box used to enter the ministry
• The Millennium Bridge
• The Leaky Cauldron
• King's Cross Station - Platform 9 ¾
• Tip: You must visit the Harry Potter shop at Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross Station for a magical shopping experience so you can take home popular Harry Potter-themed souvenirs.
• Parts of this tour require a valid travel card/Oyster card (not included).
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

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Harry Potter walking tour | Experience the magic of Harry Potter

Explore the magic of Harry Potter™ on a London walking tour! Relive iconic moments, from the Gringotts heist to the Platform 9¾™ dash. Visit film locations, witness Death Eaters in action, and step into Professor Trelawney’s office. Join the adventure and walk in the footsteps of your favorite witches and wizards!

Why a Harry Potter walking tour is a must-do

• Visit iconic film locations: Explore actual settings where memorable scenes were filmed, bringing the wizarding world to life.
• Relive classic moments : Walk in the footsteps of beloved characters, from the Gringotts heist to Platform 9¾™ escapades.
• Expert guided experience: Gain insights from knowledgeable guides who share behind-the-scenes facts and trivia.
• Engaging for fans : Perfect for avid readers and film enthusiasts, it offers a deeper connection to the series.
• Uncover hidden gems: Discover lesser-known locations and details that add depth to the Harry Potter™ universe.
• Unique photo opportunities: Capture moments at key sites, creating lasting memories of your magical adventure.

Which Harry Potter walking tour is best for you?

If you are a Harry Potter fan

Go for: Guided tours Duration: 2.5 hours Guide : Professional tour guide

• Explore iconic Harry Potter film locations including Gringott's Bank, Diagon Alley, and the enchanting Leaky Cauldron, guided by an expert.
• Enjoy an engaging tour tailored for fans of all ages, featuring picturesque photo opportunities, insightful commentary, a fun quiz, and an authentic sorting ceremony to reveal your Hogwarts house!

Recommended tickets: 2.5-Hour Walking Tour of Harry Potter™ Film Locations from Southwark View Point 3-Hour Walking Tour of Harry Potter™ Film Locations from Westminster Station

If you want to explore beyond

Go for: Combo tours Duration: 2.5 hours Guide : Expert multilingual guide

• Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour led by a guide fluent in English, French, German, or Italian, covering all the renowned Harry Potter film locations.
• Experience the magic of the wizarding world as you walk through Diagon Alley and many more magical locations. Plus, top off the experience with a Thames River cruise.

Recommended ticket: Harry Potter Film Locations Guided Tour + Thames Boat Cruise

Flexible Cancellation Policy:

Most Harry Potter Walking Tours can be canceled up to 24 before the experience begins. You can get a full refund on your purchase. Please check your ticket for more details at the time of booking.

Harry Potter™ walking tour highlights

Step onto the Millennium Bridge and witness a pivotal moment in the wizarding world's history. Experience the ominous atmosphere and a chilling takeover by the Death Eaters. Picture the dramatic scene of destruction on this very bridge, a haunting reminder of the dark times in the Harry Potter universe. 

Australia House

Step into the enchanting world of Gringotts, the formidable Goblin-run wizarding bank. Explore the grand halls and learn about its intricate security measures. Relive the iconic scene from the first film as Harry and Hagrid enter Gringotts Bank, filmed inside the Exhibition Room at Australia House Delve into the rich history and captivating lore of this magical landmark.

Leadenhall Market

Step into the enchanting world of Diagon Alley at London's Leadenhall Market. Experience the vibrant energy first-hand as witches and wizards buy their magical essentials. Explore the charming shops showcasing rare and peculiar items and keep an eye out for hidden Harry Potter treasures, including authentic Gringotts banknotes, adding an extra layer of magic to your tour.

King’s Cross Station

Experience the magic at King’s Cross Station, a place of profound significance in Harry's journey. Walk in the footsteps of the young wizard as he first encounters Platform 9¾, forging lasting bonds with the Weasleys. Stand on Platform 9¾ and immerse yourself in these iconic moments.

Learn more about Harry Potter walking tour highlights

Plan your visit: Harry Potter walking tour

The start times for Harry Potter walking tours vary. 

From Monday to Friday , tours commence at 10am onwards

On Saturdays and Sundays , they begin at 10:30am onwards.

• Duration: The duration of Harry Potter walking tours varies but the average length would be about 2.5 hours.
• Best time to visit: The optimal time to visit is during the spring or autumn months when the weather is mild and pleasant for walking tours. Aim for the morning or early afternoon to avoid crowds and fully immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere.

Address: 113 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5AY, United Kingdom

Find On Map

By Bus: Take buses 24, 29, 176, N29, or N279 to Stop D, Cambridge Circus. The theatre is a one-minute walk from the stop.

By Metro: From Charing Cross Underground Station, take the Northern Line (Black) to Leicester Square Station. The Palace Theatre is a short walk away.

By Car: Drive on the A401 to Charing Cross Road, then turn left onto Shaftesbury Avenue. The Palace Theatre will be on your left. Public parking near the Palace Theatre is available, but central London parking can be challenging. Consider using public transportation.

Your Harry Potter walking tour will end at King’s Cross Station.

• Book in advance: Ensure you secure your spot by booking the tour in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons.
• Wear comfortable shoes: You'll be walking, so wear comfortable shoes to make the experience enjoyable.
• Dress for the weather: Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. Bring an umbrella or raincoat if rain is expected.
• Arrive early: Arrive a bit early to allow time for any unexpected delays and to get settled.
• Charge your devices: Bring a fully charged phone or camera to capture memorable moments during the tour.
• Listen to the guide: Pay close attention to your guide for interesting facts, behind-the-scenes info, and trivia about the Harry Potter universe.
• Ask questions: Don't hesitate to ask your guide questions. They're likely to have a wealth of knowledge about the series and its filming locations.
• Follow safety guidelines : Observe any safety guidelines or instructions provided by your guide, especially when crossing streets or navigating crowded areas.

• Leadenhall Market: This Victorian-covered market in the city of London was used as the filming location for Diagon Alley.
• Millennium Bridge: The bridge was destroyed by Death Eaters in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince . It offers a great view of St. Paul's Cathedral.
• St. Pancras International: The exterior of this train station was used as a filming location for the exterior shots of King's Cross Station.
• London Zoo Reptile House: Featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone , where Harry discovers he can speak Parseltongue.

• Dishoom: This popular chain serves up authentic Indian cuisine in a stylish setting. Their extensive menu features everything from curries and tandoori dishes to street food and snacks.
• The Ivy: An upscale brasserie that offers classic British fare with a modern twist. Their menu features everything from steaks and chops to fish and pasta.
• Pasta Remoli: A traditional Italian restaurant that serves up authentic pasta dishes, pizzas, and other Italian favorites. Their menu features both classic and modern dishes, catering to a wide range of preferences.
• Coppa Club: This casual dining venue offers a variety of dishes, from pizzas and salads to burgers and steaks. Their menu is inspired by global flavors and features seasonal ingredients.

Budget: Southern Cross , Travelodge Hemel Hempstead , Marahomes

Mid-range: Hunton Park , Premier Inn Watford North hotel , Hilton London Watford

Luxury: The Grove , North Hill Farm

Frequently Asked Questions about the Harry Potter™ walking tour

You will cover all the popular filming locations like Millennium Bridge, King’s Cross Station, Leadenhall Market, London Zoo, and more on your Harry Potter walking tour in London.

Yes. Your Harry Potter walking tour will include a multilingual tour guide who will accompany you. The tour guides are usually well-informed about the Harry Potter books and films, providing interesting insights and trivia.

It's recommended to purchase tickets online in advance to secure your spot, as tours can sell out, especially during peak seasons.

The meeting point is at Palace Theatre, 113 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5AY, United Kingdom. It is recommended that you meet your tour guide and group at the location 15 minutes in advance to avoid unexpected delays and to get settled.

The tour includes visits to iconic film locations, such as Gringotts Bank, Diagon Alley, and King's Cross Station's Platform 9¾, among others.

The duration of the tour varies, but it usually lasts around 2 to 3 hours.

Yes, the tour visits actual film locations in the Harry Potter series.

Yes, there are ample opportunities to take photos at various iconic locations.

Yes, most Harry Potter walking tours are family-friendly and suitable for fans of all ages.

Depending on the time and location, there may be some crowds, especially at popular spots like King's Cross Station.

Comfortable shoes for walking and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Bringing a charged camera or phone for photos is also a good idea.

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Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour

Explore the magical world of Harry Potter with our immersive half-day walking tour through the charming streets of London. Immerse yourself in the Harry Potter film series as you visit up to 18 real-life locations that served as the backdrop for iconic scenes in the Harry Potter books and films. Follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous wizard on this enchanting half-day, Harry Potter-themed walking tour of London. Visit filming locations locations and discover the inspiration behind the sites, as our expert guide brings the magic to life.

Led by our knowledgeable guide, uncover the secrets behind the filming locations and gain insight into the inspiration that brought the wizarding world to life. This spellbinding experience is a must for avid Potter fans seeking to follow in the footsteps of the world's most famous wizard. Join us on a journey where fiction becomes reality, and the magic of Harry Potter comes alive in the heart of London.

Sir Winston Churchill Statue, Parliament Square, London SW1P 3JX, UK

Meet your guide at the Sir Winston Churchill statue, Parliament Square, London, SW1P 3JX. The nearest underground station is Westminster, serviced by the Jubilee, Circle, and District Lines.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour start time.

Uncover many of the real-life locations that inspired some of the most iconic locations in the Harry Potter film series . With an itinerary that will see you visiting up to 18 of the real-life film locations, this promises to be a spellbinding experience for intrepid Potter fans. You'll pass Westminster Tube Station , as seen in The Order of the Phoenix , used by Harry and Mr Weasley on their way to the Ministry of Magic. On the corner of Great Scotland Yard , you'll discover the exteriors used for the Ministry of Magic during filming for the Polyjuice potion scenes in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , as well as the location of the red telephone box used to enter the ministry. You'll also have the chance to stand on the very spot where the Death Eaters and Fenrir Greyback destroyed the famous Millennium Bridge , and also visit Trafalgar Square , where the Death Eaters again wreaked further havoc on London in the opening scenes of The Half-Blood Prince.

Our next stop sees us visit the real-life locations that inspired Diagon Alley, including Godwin's Court , a narrow alley featuring rows of 17th-century terraced houses, and Cecil's Court , which inspired the famous shops of Diagon Alley. In Borough Market , London's oldest food market, you'll see one of the two locations used as the entrance to The Leaky Cauldron and also where, in The Prisoner of Azkaban , Harry disembarked from his frantic journey on the Knight Bus. Our tour concludes at Platform 9 ¾ at King's Cross Station , where you can try and make your way to Hogwarts and visit the Harry Potter Shop next door.

London King’s Cross Train Station

Your Tour concludes at London King’s Cross Train Station, where you can conveniently access the London Underground, National Rail, London Bus Services, or local taxis.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Tour Starts: 9:00 am, Sir Winston Churchill Statue, Parliament Square, SW1P 3JX (meeting time 8:45 am)
• Tour Ends: 12:00 pm, Platform 9 3/4, King's Cross Train Station
• Tour Starts: 2:00 pm, Sir Winston Churchill Statue, Parliament Square, SW1P 3JX (meeting time 1:45 pm)
• Tour Ends: 5:00 pm, Platform 9 3/4, King's Cross Train Station
• Days of operation: Apr-Mar: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat except 24-26 December
• This tour is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
• Parts of this tour require guests to have a valid travel card /Oyster card (not included) for travel in Zone 1 on the London Underground
• Please note that face coverings are required when travelling on the London Underground (unless exempt)
• Guests are encouraged to bring their own face coverings. Spare disposable masks are available at check-in
• Guests will be provided with personal audio headsets so social distancing can be maintained when listing to the live commentary
• We encourage guests with e-tickets to bring these on their smart devices
• Please visit our Travel Health page for full details of our enhanced hygiene standards and protocols
• Half-day Harry Potter-themed walking tour of London
• Discover up to 18 real-life film locations featured in the famous Harry Potter films
• Take a photo at Platform 9 ¾ at King's Cross Station

What's Included

Expert guide, personal audio headset, walking tour, what's excluded, hotel pick-up & drop-off, travel card.

• No Cancellation Fees
• No Change Fees
• No Booking Fees
• Your Money is Protected - Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the day of departure
• Our team, including our guides and drivers, have been trained in our enhanced hygiene procedures; please refer to our Travel Health page for more information

For full terms, see Our Flexible Promise to You

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The Top 15 Must-Visit Harry Potter Filming Locations In London

Posted on Last updated: November 13, 2021

Every Harry Potter fan knows that a trip to England’s capital means visiting some of the most famous Harry Potter movie locations.

After all, the iconic movie saga was shot all over England, with some of the most famous scenes taking place in London.

Living in London I don’t often head out to do touristy things, but occasionally when friends from Italy are visiting or the sun is out, I love to head out and explore London!

In preparation for visiting the Warner Bros Studio in London (where they have some of the sets and behind the scenes of the Harry Potter movies) me and my flatmate did a Harry Potter movie marathon (it only took us three days after all) and decided to venture around London to see some of the movie locations in person.

In this guide I’ve listed some of the must visit Harry Potter filming locations in London, that you can easily see by yourself. These Harry Potter London sites will make you feel like you’re in the movies!

• 1 Harry Potter Tours London
• 2.1 The London Zoo
• 2.2 Leadenhall Market (Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley Scene, London)
• 2.3 Lambeth Bridge London
• 2.4 Borough Market Harry Potter
• 2.5 Kings Cross Station (Harry Potter’s road to Hogwarts)
• 2.6 Westminster Tube
• 2.7 Scotland Place (Harry Potter’s entrance to the Ministry of Magic)
• 2.8 St Pancras (Harry Potter’s Kings Cross Station Scene)
• 2.9 Claremont Square (Harry Potter’s Order of the Phoenix headquarters)
• 2.10 Piccadilly Circus
• 2.11 Australia House: Gringotts Bank London
• 2.12 Charing Cross Road
• 2.13 St Paul’s Cathedral
• 2.14 Millenium Bridge
• 3.1 Cecil Court
• 3.2 Goodwin’s Court
• 4.1 Clayton Hotel
• 4.2 Hilton in Angel
• 4.3 SoHostel – Budget Accommodation
• 5.1 Christ Church
• 5.2 Bodleian Library
• 5.3 New College

Me and Laura at Hogwarts! (the one in the Warner Bros Studios anyway)

Harry Potter Tours London

If you follow the locations I’ve listed in this article you’ll be able to see all the main Harry Potter highlights in London.

However if you prefer to have someone take you around and tell you more about the movies and locations you can do a tour.

There are a variety of great tours to choose from depending on your preference. If you’d like to stay active and see many other sites along the way, then a Harry Potter walking tour is right up your alley.

If you want to do something a little different, seeing a little bit extra and while taking in some stunning sites from the canal, then a Harry Potter boat tour is a great idea!

Whether you take a tour or venture to all the best Harry Potter places in London on your own, you’re sure to have a great time.

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Golden hour over the London Eye and Westminster in London, UK

However, once you see all the locations dotted around London, one tour you simply must take is the Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio tour .

In the studio tour, you’ll see all the sets, props and costumes used in the Harry Potter movies. You’ll also get the chance to step into the Gryffindor common room and walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter himself.

You’ll walk part of the famed Diagon alley location and see the storefronts so prevalent in the movies. Ollivander’s Wand Shop, Flourish and Blotts, and Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes are all still standing for you to investigate.

You’re guaranteed no less than 4-hours in the studio, which makes for plenty of time to explore and take photos. This is one of the must-visit Harry Potter sites in London!

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Me in 2015 visiting the Harry Potter Warner Bros Studios

Harry Potter film locations in London

Visiting recognisable locations from the Harry Potter films is a must-do for any Harry Potter fan! Here are a few of the locations you simply can’t miss in London!

The London Zoo

Featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone , the London Zoo is located just north of central London, and is the oldest scientific zoo in the world.

In 1831, the animals from the Tower of London Menagerie were transferred to the zoo’s collection, and from there the zoo grew immensely.

In 1847, it was opened to the public so that Londoners and tourists alike could appreciate the magnificence of the lovely creatures.

The Reptile House located in the zoo is where Harry set the Burmese python free. The enclosure used in the film is now home to a black mamba.

You can expect to pay a small entry fee for access to the London Zoo, but I recommend you purchase London Zoo tickets online , as you’ll get a discounted rate.

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Harry Potter and the Dursleys at London Zoo in Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone

Leadenhall Market (Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley Scene, London)

Many of the Diagon Alley scenes were shot in the Warner Bros. Studio, however, there are a few that were shot in other filming locations around the city. One of the most easily accessible of these is the Leadenhall Market.

It’s an old covered market in London city that dates back to the 14th century and has an incredible amount of history, as well as being one of the most Instagrammable places in London .

Look for the optician’s shop in Bulls Head passage. This is the location that was used as the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron London in the movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone .

Leadenhall Market in London, UK

Lambeth Bridge London

Lambeth Bridge is a road traffic and footbridge that crosses the River Thames.

The bridge was once a suspension bridge, but its safety was fairly questionable and was used mainly as a pedestrian bridge. It was then rebuilt as a road bridge in 1928.

In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , Harry takes the triple-decker Knight Bus when he runs away from home after making his aunt fly away (remember that scene? That was a good one).

There is a scene where the Knight Bus squeezes in between two double-decker buses, which was filmed on Lambeth Bridge.

It’s one of the less popular Harry Potter sights in London but is still well worth the visit! You’ll find it just upstream from Westminster Bridge in London.

The Knight Bus squeezing between two red London buses in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Borough Market Harry Potter

Borough Market has a buzzing atmosphere that gives you a sense of the British culture so deeply embedded in the lives of Londoners. Walking through the many passageways and in between the stalls is a real adventure!

In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Diagon Alley’s entrance to the Leaky Cauldron moved from Leadenhall Market to Borough Market.

Find what is now the Chez Michele flower shop to see where Harry enters the Leaky Cauldron pub in the movie. While walking through the Borough Market, be sure to take your time and browse the stalls.

There’s a wonderful selection of delicious food and interesting trinkets for sale that would be a shame to miss, it’s one of my favourite street food markets in London .

One of the fresh fruit and vegetables stalls at Borough Market, London

Kings Cross Station (Harry Potter’s road to Hogwarts)

Kings Cross Station is one of the main train stations in London. The station opened in 1852 and had to expand a few times in the 19th century to accommodate all the unexpected traffic.

Visit the famous platform 9 and ¾ location to discover exactly how Harry got to Hogwarts.

The scenes from Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone , as well as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , were both filmed at Kings Cross Station between platform 4 and 5 (not 9 and 10)!

You can’t visit the exact platform without a valid train ticket, but there is a spot further inside the train station where they set up a luggage trolley disappearing into the wall, where you can take photos.

Be sure to snap a few pictures of the location to keep them safe in your memory bank. This is one of the Harry Potter London locations that you simply must see while you’re in town.

You can’t afford to miss one of the most iconic scene locations in film history!

Platform 9 and 3/4 in London King’s Cross station

Westminster Tube

In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , Harry and Mr Weasley take a train to Westminster. All the scenes from the movie that appear to be Westminster Station, are indeed Westminster Station.

This is one of the most recognisable Harry Potter film locations in London and definitely deserves a visit.

During the filming of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , Westminster Station had to be shut down for an entire day while filming took place, which caused a lot of disruption.

Luckily, the incredible movie made it all worthwhile!

Westminster tube station in London

Scotland Place (Harry Potter’s entrance to the Ministry of Magic)

In the movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince , Harry and Mr Weasly enter the Ministry of Magic through a telephone booth in the real-life area of Scotland Place.

The building that was used in the film is squashed between two government buildings.

You’ll find the building between Scotland Place and New Scotland Yard, but unfortunately, the telephone booth was a prop, so don’t expect to find it here.

You’ll more than likely run into one of the many Harry Potter tour groups here, as they make their way around London.

Harry Potter and Mr Weasley entering the Ministry of Magic via the phone box in Scotland Place

St Pancras (Harry Potter’s Kings Cross Station Scene)

St Pancras is a high-speed railway terminus and provides transport to other countries including Belgium, France and the Netherlands.

St Pancras is right next door to Kings Cross Station and together they form the main transport hub in the UK.

St Pancras was actually used in the exterior shots as if it were Kings Cross Station. We can only assume this is because the building is far more beautiful and makes the scene look a little more magical.

You’ll also notice that in the movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , St Pancras acts as a backdrop to the scene when the Ford Anglia starts to fly.

If you’re a fan of wonderfully intricate architecture, this should be on your must-visit list of Harry Potter spots in London.

St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London – it’s not the Weasley’s Ford Anglia but this car just outside it is pretty cute too!

Claremont Square (Harry Potter’s Order of the Phoenix headquarters)

Any Harry Potter fan will immediately recognise the home of Sirius Black, and the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix.

This can be found in the now-famed Claremont Square. The area was featured in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , as well as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 .

The setting was known as 12 Grimmauld Place in the movies. Of course, that’s not its real name but we can only imagine.

Harry Potter goes to 12 Grimmauld Place for the first time in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus is an intersection, in the West End of London, that connects the main roads. It’s located close to many of the biggest shopping and entertainment centres in London.

Piccadilly Circus is as famous in real-life as it is in the movie. It‘s featured in the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 , when Hermione, Harry and Ron are nearly run over by a bus.

The fact that they managed to film in such a busy location is mind-blowing! It’s just as busy in real life as it appears in the Harry Potter movies, and crossing the street can prove to be a challenge.

This is one of the most famous Harry Potter locations in London!

Piccadilly Circus at night

Australia House: Gringotts Bank London

The set of Gringotts Wizarding Bank was filmed at Australia House, the Australian Embassy in London. Although you’re not allowed inside without a truly valid reason, the building is just as grand from the outside as it is from the inside.

Statues line the roof and the visit can be appreciated by anyone who has the faintest interest in architecture. I highly recommend you visit as it’s only a 6-minute walk from Covent Garden and very easy to find!

Harry and Hagrid visit Gringotts Bank in Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone

Charing Cross Road

Charing Cross Road is famous all across London for its wide selection of bookshops at the edge of the theatre district.

There are a number of great theatres in Charing Cross Road, but its main attraction is the many second-hand bookstores that call this area their home.

In the movies, the Inn for Wizards is located on this street and serves as a gateway between the non-wizarding world and Diagon Alley. This area is located in Muggle Street of Charing Cross Road.

This is well worth a visit, even if you don’t recognise it from the movies. Cute stores and cafes are scattered around the neighbourhood and can be great fun to explore!

Christmas decorations on Regent Street lit up at night

St Paul’s Cathedral

St Paul’s Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral that acts as the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the diocese of London. The church marks the highest point in the city and is dedicated to the Apostle Paul.

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince , the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral was used as a backdrop in the scene when the Death Eaters attack Millenium Bridge.

Taking a photo with the dome in the background is a must-do activity for any true Harry Potter fan!

While you’re there, take a tour of St Paul’s Cathedral to learn about the history of London, and view the 3 separate galleries within the cathedral. You’ll also get to head to the roof to get a panoramic view of London!

St Paul’s Cathedral in London, UK

Millenium Bridge

Which leads on to our next famous Harry Potter movie location; Millenium Bridge!

At the start of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince the Death Eaters attack Millenium Bridge in London, to show the return of Voldemort and the incoming evile of the movies.

It’s a steel suspension bridge that lends itself very well to collapsing during the attack. In my opinion it’s also one of the most photogenic places in London.

Millennium Bridge in London, UK

Other Must-Visit Harry Potter Things in London

While the filming locations are recognisable, they’re not the only Harry Potter locations. There are plenty of other epic things to do in London !

Cecil Court

While Cecil Court isn’t actually a Harry Potter film location, it’s definitely a must-visit for any true Harry Potter fan!

It’s a road that leads off from Charing Cross Road and is said to be J.K Rowling’s favourite street in London. It’s also thought to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley!

Cecil Court is home to many obscure book shops including stores selling books exclusively about witchcraft and magic! You’ll also get the chance to visit the bookstore where the very first Harry Potter book was sold.

Goodwin’s Court

Goodwins Court is a small alleyway that dates back to 1627. The alley is lined with small shops and really comes to life at night when the original gaslamp street lights are lit.

The small alley was J.K Rowling’s inspiration for Knockturn Alley in her books. As soon as you see it, you’ll realise exactly how this small street could inspire an imagination.

Be sure to take your camera along to this Harry Potter destination as you’ll want to keep it locked in your memory bank.

Diagon Alley at the Warner Bros Studios in London

Where to Stay in London

While visiting London to see all the best Harry Potter locations, you’ll need to find accommodation that gives you easy access to all the best spots.

I’ve listed below a couple accommodation options, but if you want a more in depth area guide check out my local guide to the best places to stay in London .

Clayton Hotel

Clayton Hotel is located in Aldgate, not far from the city centre and close to a tube station for easy travel access. The hotel offers stylish rooms and suites that have spacey spa bathrooms. 

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Hilton in Angel

I lived in Angel for three years and it’s my absolute favourite area in London. My parents stayed at the Hilton in Angel more than once and loved it.

It’s in an ideal location, with easy access to transport to get anywhere in London, close to all the bars and restaurants and with spacious and clean rooms. 

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Sunset from the cinema in the mall in Angel, London

SoHostel – Budget Accommodation

SoHostel is a vibey hostel in the heart of Soho that offers great budget accommodation.

Each room has access to an en suite shared bathroom facility and great laundry facilities are available for those staying in London for an extended period of time.

The hostel has a lovely lounge area that allows you to unwind after a long day of exploring. Their TV room and on-site bar are great places for socializing and making friends with your fellow travellers.

The hostel is located near a variety of different restaurants, pubs and shops that make for an exciting day of exploration.

It’s also just a 7-minute stroll from the famous Piccadilly Circus which is a major point of interest to any true Harry Potter fan.

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View over Westminster from the London Eye

Harry Potter Locations in Oxford

Oxford is home to a few more Harry Potter locations worth visiting. It’s less than an hour’s drive from London and you can easily visit Oxford on a day trip from London.

Christ Church

Christ Church is one of the most popular and most frequently visited colleges in Oxford . The college is home to the Tudor Great Hall, which was used as inspiration for the Hogwarts Great Hall set.

There are other parts of the college that were actually in the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone . Visit the Grand Stairway to see where Mr McGonagall meets Ron, Hermione and Harry for the very first time.

The hallways were also used for the scene where Hermione shows Harry the Quidditch trophy that his father won back in the day.

The architecture of the college itself is absolutely stunning and is well worth exploring while you’re in the Oxford area. Although the college is often left out from Harry Potter tours, it’s a must-visit for any true Harry Potter fan.

The Gryffindor common room at the Warner Bros studios in London

Bodleian Library

The Bodleian Library was used extensively in many of the Harry Potter movies, making it a visit you won’t want to miss!

The gothic vaulted ceilings were a great fit and worked well in the Hogwarts infirmary throughout the filming of four of the movies.

It was also used in Harry Potter and the Goblets of Fire in the scenes where McGonagall teaches the children to dance.

The Duke Humphrey’s Library, which is a part of the Bodleian Library was used as the Hogwarts Library throughout the films.

With so much of the movies being filmed in this location, it’s definitely worth the visit. The architecture and gothic style of the building makes it all the more interesting to explore!

McGonagall teaches the children to dance in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

New College

New College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford. The college was founded in 1379, leaving you wondering “what could be so new about it?” Well, nothing really, except for the students that pass through it.

Its full name is St Mary’s College of Winchester, but that’s quite a mouthful, so the locals call it New College.

New College was used as a filming location in Harry Potter and the Goblets of Fire . You can visit the South Cloisters Walk where young wizards wore “Potter Stinks” badges in the movie.

The main quad of UCL, different university but similar cloisters area as the Harry Potter movies

Final thoughts on Harry Potter filming locations in London

With all the magical mastery and wizardry that the Harry Potter movies bring to life, it’s every fan’s dream to visit the real-life locations that were used in the filming of the many movies.

I hope you’ve found my guide to the best Harry Potter filming locations useful in planning your very own London itinerary .

It’s not every day that we get to wave our magic wands and see the very best travelling locations appear. But a visit to London will allow you to do just that.

Not only are they steeped in rich culture and interesting history, but their many great locations are featured in some of the world’s top-grossing movies.

If you’re not obsessed with the magical world of Harry Potter yet, you sure will be after visiting these mystical and mysterious locations.

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Britain is bursting with spell-binding Harry Potter filming locations, making it magical for Potterheads everywhere. Head to King’s Cross station’s Platform 9¾ with its disappearing luggage, to York’s own wonky timber-framed version of Diagon Alley, the giant cauldron located in a Wiltshire abbey, and creep around the cloisters of Gloustershire Cathedral. 

Check out Oxford, the city of spires, with the famous Bodleian Library doubling up as Hogwart’s library, and the vaulted Divinity School next door which became Hogwart’s Hospital – admitting students with broomstick injuries and back-firing spells. For a full experience, immerse yourself into a film set tour and check out original sets, animatronic creatures and impressive special effects.

Or tour Edinburgh to discover the city where the magical world was conceived .

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King’s Cross Station

The Hogwarts Express departs from Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross station . On the western concourse, you’ll find a baggage trolley disappearing into the magical realm through a wall.

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Reptile House, London Zoo

The Reptile House at ZSL London Zoo is where Harry first discovers his gift for talking with snakes in Harry Potter and the Philosopher ’ s Stone. Chat to snakes, lizards, frogs and crocodiles.

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Leadenhall Market

Leadenhall Market in the City district was used as Diagon Alley. The entrance to wizard’s pub, the Leaky Cauldron, is an optician in Bull’s Head Passage.

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Lambeth Bridge

It’s on Lambeth Bridge that the Knight Bus has to squeeze between two oncoming double-decker buses in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban .

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Millennium Bridge

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince opens with a dramatic sequence of the Millennium footbridge collapsing. The bridge links Bankside with the City and St Paul’s Cathedral.

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What is the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter?

Next-door to the working film studios where all eight Harry Potter films were made, the Harry Potter Studio Tour offers visitors the unique opportunity behind the scenes. Explore two sound-stages and a backlot filled with original sets, animatronic creatures and breathtaking special effects.

Where is The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour?

The Harry Potter Studio Tour is located 20 miles (32 kilometres) north-west of London and less than three miles (approximately 5 kilometres) from the M1 and M25 motorways. The P post-code for sat-nav is WD257LR.

What sets can I explore on the Harry Potter Studio Tour?

Step onto iconic sets on the Harry Potter Studio Tour including the Great Hall, the Forbidden Forest, Platform 9¾ and Diagon Alley.

What Harry Potter props will I see on the studio tour?

In Professor Dumbledore’s office, you’ll find 900 memory vials. There’s over 950 filled potion jars lining the walls of the Potions Classroom. In Professor Dolores Umbridge’s pink office, you’ll find her collection of plates featuring various moving kittens.

Are there costumes from the Harry Potter films on display?

Everything from Quidditch uniforms to a more formal style of wizard wear - created for the Yule Ball, held to celebrate Christmas and the Triwizard Tournament - are on display during the tour.

What else can I expect on the Harry Potter Studio Tour?

Treat yourself to a tankard of Butterbeer – this delicious non-alcoholic drink tastes of shortbread and butterscotch. And marvel at a model version of the whole of Hogwarts. The 1:24 scale construction was used for filming the exterior and aerial shots of the school.

How much are Harry Potter Studio Tour tickets?

Studio Tour tickets can be purchased from the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter website .

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Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire, Wales 

This stretch of golden sand was the location for Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour‘s Shell Cottage in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows . When Harry found himself inside the whimsical cottage he could hear nothing but the ebb and flow of the sea. Although the cottage was taken down after filming, you can still visit the Freshwater West Beach and watch surfers riding some of Wales’ best waves.

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Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, England 

Lacock Abbey’s Warming Room – which contains a giant cauldron – was Professor Quirrell’s Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, while Professor Snape’s Potions Class was held in the Sacristy. It was in the abbey’s Chapter House that Harry stumbled upon the Mirror of Erised, which shows the heart’s deepest desire.

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Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, England

Madame Hooch’s broomstick flying lesson, from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, takes place in the Outer Bailey of medieval Alnwick Castle in Northumberland.

Harry also learns the rules of Quidditch here, while the inner courtyards and baileys were used to film Hogwarts students and staff going about their daily activities. Broomstick training for visitors still occurs at Alnwick Castle, along with wizardry magic shows and costumed tours.

Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire, England

Watch out for Nearly Headless Nick or Moaning Myrtle and see where Harry and Ron hid from the giant troll in the spooky cloisters, under the fan vaulted roof of the 1,300-year-old Gloucester Cathedral . The cathedral was transformed into the corridors of Hogwarts for the first, second and sixth Harry Potter films.

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Bodleian Library, Oxford, England

The oldest reading room in Oxford University’s magnificent Bodleian Library doubled as the Hogwarts library in three Harry Potter films. The next-door vaulted Divinity School became Hogwarts hospital, admitting students for broomstick injuries, curses and back-firing spells.

Nearby Christ Church College is where we were first introduced to Hogwarts, with Harry and the other first-year wizards ascending the 16th-century stone staircase to the Great Hall. 

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Durham Cathedral, Durham, England 

Durham Cathedral’s Chapter House was where Professor McGonagall taught the young wizards to turn animals into water goblets. The cathedral’s elegant cloisters saw Ron Weasley fall victim to his own slug-vomiting curse, in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They were also the setting for the snow-covered quadrangle where Harry first set Hedwig flying in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. 

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18 Most Magical Harry Potter Locations in London

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The enchanting realm of Harry Potter has left its mark on numerous locations throughout the British capital. Many scenes from the films were filmed in London. Some are quite obvious, while others are more hidden. But fear not! There’s no need to run into train station walls to unearth these magical spots. We’re here to guide you to 18 captivating Harry Potter filming locations in London. So, let’s get started. Aparecium!

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What will you find in this article?

• Explore these 18 Harry Potter locations in London on your own or choose a guided walking tour ( starting at just £17 ).
• Check out the Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studios , where you can explore the original filming spots.
• Craft your own potions at The Cauldron Bar .
• Spot numerous additional Harry Potter filming locations across England .

The Most Magical Harry Potter Filming Locations in London

Put on your most comfortable shoes and get ready to discover the best of Harry Potter in London. These are the 18 must-visit spots that every Harry Potter fan should visit on a trip to London:

Platform 9 ¾ in King’s Cross Station

London boasts the most renowned setting in the history of Harry Potter: King’s Cross Station. It stands as the ultimate destination for Harry Potter fans visiting the city. Here, you’ll find the one-of-a-kind, enchanting Platform 9 3/4.

Some time ago, this magical trolley was halfway between the Hogwarts Express and the Muggle world. Best of all, it was located on Platform 9 of King’s Cross Station.

However, after the station’s renovation, in part due to the large number of tourists visiting the site, this area is now unfortunately only accessible to people with a valid train ticket. But there’s a solution! The iconic Harry Potter scene has been relocated a few meters away to a more accessible location in the station’s main hall. If you’re planning to visit this spot, be prepared for the crowds. But with a little patience, everyone manages to capture their coveted photograph.

Note: You will find the trolley next to the official Harry Potter store. There, a member of the store’s staff will provide you with a scarf and toss it in the air to create the illusion of you running through the wall while another staff member takes a photograph. You can purchase a professional photo at the store if desired, but it’s entirely optional. Otherwise, you are more than welcome to take your own photo for free.

The Reptile House at London Zoo

In the first Harry Potter movie, the young wizard talks to a snake for the first time and discovers his magical abilities. If you want to visit this filming location from the Harry Potter movie, you’ll have to take a trip to the London Zoo’s Reptile House. Finding the enclosure that Dudley fell into in the movie scene after an altercation with Harry will be easy, thanks to a sign. A visit to the London Zoo is highly recommended, especially if you’re in London with children.

St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel at the Entrance to King's Cross Station

You can see the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, which served as the King’s Cross Station entrance. In the real world, the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel is and remains a hotel. That means you can spend the night there, dear Harry Potter fans! However, the location overnight adventure comes with a steep price. The St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel is awarded five stars and is correspondingly high-priced, so not all Muggles will have the pleasure of bedding down in the precious feathers.

Fun Fact: Not only were scenes for Harry Potter shot at the Hotel St. Pancras Renaissance but also scenes for Batman and 102 Dalmatians films. Even the Spice Girls’ Wannabe music video happened here.

The Leaky Cauldron in Leadenhall Market

One of the most beautiful places in the city of London is the covered Leadenhall Market. Harry Potter fans will immediately see the resemblance to Diagon Alley. There’s a store in the Bull’s Head Passage, which was the entrance of the pub “Leaky Cauldron” in the first Harry Potter movie. Still, Leadenhall Market served primarily as a model for the film set at Warner Bros Film Studios, not as the actual filming location. Most of the filming occurred at the Warner Bros. studio lot.

The Shops in Cecil Court in Covent Garden

Diagon Alley of Harry Potter was inspired by various streets in central London. However, the series took much inspiration from Cecil Court in Covent Garden. If you walk through Cecil Court, you’ll quickly realize why! Colorful shop windows full of books and curious objects immediately make you feel like you’re in the famous shopping street from the magical world of Harry Potter. But that’s not all! In these stores, you will see many extraordinary fan items you would hardly find elsewhere.

Cecil Court is also a great place to look for curious objects and fan items related to other British institutions, such as Sherlock Holmes, Paddington Bear, and Alice in Wonderland.

Goodwin’s Court inspired the Diagon Alley

When I first walked into Goodwin’s Court, I couldn’t help but be amazed by its striking resemblance to Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley! This small narrow alley in central London is a bit difficult to find if you don’t know exactly where to look. But you can reach it from St Martins Lane or Bedfordbury.

If you’ve been to Warner Bros. Studios, where the films were shot, you’ll notice the resemblance especially quickly! There, as you know, you can walk through the actual Diagon Alley used as a backdrop!

Tacos El Pastor - Borough Market

This is one of my favorite Harry Potter-related places! In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry escapes from his home and boards the Knight Bus, which transports him to a spot in the Borough Market. The destination is The Leaky Cauldron, which serves as a pub and gateway between the wizarding and Muggle worlds. Interestingly, the front door that acts as the entrance to this enchanting place in the film actually leads to a fantastic Mexican taco restaurant known as Tacos El Pastor!

I’m sure that regardless of whether you’re a fan of the movies or not, you’ll love these tacos! Plus, you may need to grab a bite to eat after a day of running around London, looking for film locations.

The South Africa House as Gringotts

The South African Embassy in London is located right on Trafalgar Square and served as a backdrop in the Harry Potter films. The embassy is one of the most eye-catching buildings in this area. Fans of the Harry Potter movies will find the shape of the facade made of columns very familiar: In the movies, it’s the entrance to Gringotts’ magical bank!

The Australian Embassy → Gringotts Interior

This building, located in Temple, between Covent Garden and the City, was used as the base to bring the famous magical bank Gringotts to life in the Harry Potter movies. The scenes inside the banking institution were mainly filmed here. However, its monumental exterior reminds us of the magical bank and is undoubtedly worth a photo.

Unfortunately, entry to the building is only possible with a visa. If you want to take photos with the real facade and interior of Gringotts, you should visit the Warner Bros. Studios exhibition.

• Piccadilly Circus

Few places in London are as famous as Piccadilly Circus. In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, this was the filming location for the outdoor scenes where Harry, Ron, and Hermione escape through London’s West End.

Our Expert Tip: Just a 5- to 10-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus is the House of MinaLima museum in Soho. The small store includes an exhibition of graphic objects and art inspired by the Harry Potter film series. The extensive collection of maps, newspapers, and movie props is unique and appreciated by die-hard fans. Many parts are faithfully reproduced and offered for sale in limited editions. Whether you want to buy a souvenir or just browse the design pieces, this spot is a must for Harry Potter fans!

Claremont Square

Claremont Square’s Houses was a filming location for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It served as an exterior view of Grimmauld Square. In the movie, the house at number 12 Grimmauld Place belongs to Harry’s godfather, Sirius Black. It is also the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix. After you’ve been to Platform 9 ¾ in King’s Cross, it’s not far to get here.

Claremont Square is located not far from the famous King’s Cross Station. You only need a few minutes‘ walk from the Tube Station Angel.

• Millennium Bridge

The Millennium Bridge connects London with the district of Southwark and ensures that pedestrians can cross the Thames dry-footed. It also offers fabulous views of the Tate Modern and St. Paul’s Cathedral. In the sixth part of the film series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the Millennium Bridge is one of the most important filming locations and can be seen in some significant scenes.

London City Hall

London’s City Hall is the seat of the central county council and is featured in one of the first scenes of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, even though the modern and beautiful landmark is not even mentioned in the books. In the film, City Hall employees witness the Dementor attack on the Millennium Bridge.

Westminster Station

All London visitors will sooner or later pass Westminster Station. After all, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey are also located in the immediate vicinity. But that’s not the only reason a stop at Westminster Station is worthwhile. Perhaps you remember the scene in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince where Harry and Mr. Weasley pass through a train station on their way to the Ministry of Magic? Right. This is Westminster Station.

The Ministry of Magic at Great Scotland Yard

The Ministry of Magic could not have been better housed than on this street. As you head toward Scotland Place, you can already see the visitors’ entrance that Harry and Mr. Weasley took in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to get into the Ministry of Magic.

While it’s a shame, what you can’t see is the phone booth from the movie. Oh, how nice it would be if the whole Harry Potter world would coincide with reality!

Lambeth Bridge

You know the scene from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban when the Noctambul bus is stuck on Lambeth Bridge between two other buses? Here’s your spot! Whether to your disappointment or relief, there are no mythical buses here. If you want to see those, then head to the Warner Bros Studios in London, where it is on display.

Charms at the Harrow School

In the real world, the magic classroom where the diminutive Professor Flitwick teaches is the Fourth Form Room at Harrow Boarding School. This stunning facility is a historic boys’ school dating back to the 16th century. Not only can you see the classroom you know from the movies on a guided tour, but you can also experience the atmosphere of a first-class boarding school in the UK. Just be sure to not get in the way of any magic happening—even if it’s just kids learning.

Surbiton Railway Station

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry sits in the station café at Surbiton Railway Station and reads about the attacks on the Millennium Bridge. This is exactly the place where Harry was once picked up by Dumbledore. Lucky for you, muggle: The station is located just a little farther from the city center, southwest of London.

Guided Harry Potter Tours in London

Want to see as many locations of Harry Potter movies as possible in one day and as stress-free as possible? Take a walking tour of the filming locations! There are many options, whether on foot, in small groups, or in private tours. Here is a small overview of the different tickets for Harry Potter tours in London:

Warner Bros. Studios: Original Sets from the Harry Potter Saga

Another way to see Harry Potter filming locations is to visit the Harry Potter Studios. The lots are like the hallowed halls for Harry Potter fans. Whether it’s the original sets, costumes, props, or a glimpse of the special effects, in the studios, die-hard fans’ hearts swell at the sight of the many gems from the film. You’ll also have the chance to learn how the most magical special effects in the film series were created.

The pleasure is bittersweet, though, because the price of admission is steep. In this case, however, the bite into the sour apple is still worth it for every Potter fan, especially those traveling from outside the country. Frankly, you may never know when you can get the chance to visit again!

Of course, you’ll also find the Hogwarts location here. The scenes from inside the magic school were also shot in this studio. You can see the original backdrops on the tour, walk around, and take photos!

The studios are located outside London, so it’s best to plan a whole day for the visit. Both admission and transfer to the studios are convenient and can be managed through their website.

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The Cauldron: the Harry Potter Bar in London

Okay, the Cauldron Pub is not a Harry Potter filming location, strictly speaking. Still, I don’t take that too seriously because it definitely could be! If you want an atmosphere in London like in the Harry Potter movies, this is the place to be. It feels so authentic that I think it must be on this list.

This Harry Potter-esque bar in London combines magic with technology to give visitors a wizardly experience. Enter this mysterious place that’s a cool mix of the Leaky Cauldron, the Forbidden Forest, and a Three Wizards Tournament Tent. Here, you can make your own potion with the help of a cauldron and a wand!

More Harry Potter filming locations in England

Are you in London and dying to see where the exterior shots of Hogwarts were filmed? As you probably know, Hogwarts Castle doesn’t exist in reality—only in the Harry Potter world. But the Alnwick Castle was used for many shots . Unfortunately, this beautiful castle is not near London. Instead, it’s north of Newcastle on the Scottish border . Still, if you have the time for a trip to the area, you really won’t want to miss out.

What you see in the movies is a mix of special effects and a miniature version of Hogwarts, which you can check out at Warner Bros. Studios in London ! Otherwise, many schools in Edinburgh are said to have inspired Hogwarts, including George Heriot’s School and Fettes College . Why Edinburgh? Well, that’s the hometown of the Harry Potter series author, J.K. Rowling.

What you can visit, however, is the Hogwarts library . This is the oldest reading room in the Bodleian Library at Oxford University . Next door is Divinity School , whose building was used as the wizard school’s hospital wing , where curses and Quidditch injuries were cured.

At Durham Cathedral in Durham, the young wizards learned how to turn animals into water goblets .

Other filming locations are also in Scotland (Glenfinnan Viaduct and Lochaber) and Wales (Freshwater West and Pembrokeshire) . So, it’s actually already decided where your next trip should be!

Frequently asked questions about Harry Potter filming locations in London

Where in london was harry potter filmed.

In the city you will find 18 locations of the famous films, including:

• Kings Cross Station
• Reptile House at London Zoo
• St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel
• Diagon Alley in Leadenhall Market
• Entrance to the Leaky Cauldron at Borough Market
• The South Africa House as a magic bank

Where is the Diagon Alley in London?

Leadenhall Market in The City and Goodwin’s Court and Cecil Court in Covent Garden served as inspiration for the Diagon Alley. If you you want to walk through the actual Alley, you will need to visit the Warner Bros. Studios.

Where is the bridge of Harry Potter?

This refers to the Millennium Bridge, which connects the City of London with the borough of Southwark. In the movie “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” the bridge is destroyed by the followers of Voldemort. Hundreds of Muggles run across the bridge while Death Eaters fly over and under it, magically loosening the bridge’s bolts.

Where is the Leaky Cauldron in London?

For the first film, a blue store, which is now an optician, in Bull’s Head Passage in Leadenhall Market serves as the Leaky Cauldron. From the third film, the entrance to the Mexican taco restaurant Tacos el Pastor at Borough Market is the entrance to the pub.

Does Platform 9 ¾ exist in London?

Yes, it does. You can visit the fictional Platform 9 ¾ at Kings Cross Station. The film location was between tracks 4 and 5, but today they are only accessible to travelers. However, you will find the luggage trolley in the main hall of the station, where you will be able to take photos crossing to the platform 9 ¾.

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Taking a Harry Potter Studio Tour in London: Everything You Need to Know

Last updated: April 9, 2024 . Written by Laurence Norah - 24 Comments

If you’re a Harry Potter fan visiting the UK, the chances are high that you want to take the Harry Potter Studio Tour near London. This tour, of the Warner Bros. Studio where the majority of the films were shot, is a fascinating experience, and well worth doing even if you’re not a Harry Potter fan.

You can visit places like the Great Hall, the railway station, various filming locations from inside Hogwarts, the Forbidden Forest, and even Diagon Alley.

As well as visiting the film sets, you will also learn all about how the films were made, see many of the props from the movies, get to participate in some green screen magic, have the opportunity to try Butterbeer, and of course, buy all the Harry Potter merchandise you can imagine!

In this guide we’re going to go through everything you need to know to visit the Harry Potter Studios, including how to get there, how to get tickets, information for making the most of your day, and lots more! Let’s get started by answering some questions you may have.

Where Was Harry Potter Filmed?

Harry Potter was filmed all across the UK, at real world locations such as Glenfinnan Viaduct, Alnwick Castle, Glencoe in Scotland and Leadenhall Market in London . See our full guide to Harry Potter filming locations in the UK for more.

The interior sets and the majority of the rest of the films were shot at the Warner Bros. Studio in Leavesden, just outside London.

Where is the Harry Potter Studio Tour?

The Harry Potter Studio Tour takes place in the Warner Bros. Studio, which is found in Leavesden, England. This is around 20 miles northwest of London.

The Warner Bros. Studio is a fully working film studio, one of the largest in the UK, and many films have been shot here, including the whole Harry Potter franchise as well as some of the Star Wars,   Batman , and Mission: Impossible films.

Harry Potter Studio Opening Times

You will definitely want to check the website for up-to-date opening times, but generally throughout the year the studio is open from 8.30am through to 10pm. More specifically:

• Doors open at 8.30am
• First tour starts at 9am
• Final tour starts at 6.30pm
• Studio closes at 10pm

These times do vary by day. In terms of dates, the Studio is open every day of the week. There are some exceptions, it is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day (25th and 26th of December).

How Much Does the Harry Potter Studio Tour Cost?

Prices for the standard tour are as follows (correct as of April 2024).

• Adult: £53.50
• Child aged 5-15: £43
• Childer Under 4: Free
• Family: £172
• Carer: Free

For a family, this can be either 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children.

You can also purchase more expensive tour packages, but these are the basic prices. Note that these are just entry prices, and don’t include any transport.

Is the Harry Potter Studio Tour Accessible?

The Harry Potter Studio Tour is accessible, and visitors can bring one carer free of charge with proof of entitlement.

For the studio itself, the majority of it is level and accessible for wheelchair users. There are some exceptions, such as the Hogwarts Bridge and the Knights Bus. Diagon Alley also includes an incline and cobbled streets.

Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are permitted but mobility scooters cannot be wider than 86cm.

Visitors with assistance dogs are welcome and water bowls can be provided. There’s also a dedicated toilet area for assistance dogs.

For visitors with a hearing impairment, induction loops can be provided. A portable iPad is also available (this must be booked in advance), which can provide a subtitled version of some of the films. It’s also possible to book a BSL tour in advance.

For more information on accessibility and any other needs you have, please visit the accessibility section of the official website.

How to Get to the Harry Potter Studio Tour

You have two major options for getting to the Harry Potter Studio Tour – you can take a tour which includes your transport, or you can make your own way there using either public transport or a car.

We’ll go through both of these options so you can make the right decision as to which is going to be best for you.

Certainly, the easiest option for getting to the Harry Potter Studios is to take a tour which includes your return transport.

These tours leave from various locations around London (and other parts of the UK), and included in the price of your tour will be pre-booked timed entry to the Studio Tour and return transport to and from a pick-up point.

Note that most tours do not include a guide inside the experience as it is largely self-guided. However, you can book a tour, such as this one , which does include a guide for the time inside the studio as well. When choosing tours, do check how long they give you at the studio. You will generally want a minimum of three hours, although you might find four hours will be more suitable if you want to experience everything.

Some options include:

• This tour  which departs from the Victoria Coach Station in London
• Another tour with departure from Victoria Coach Station in London
• A slightly longer tour giving you 4 hours at the studio, with departure from Kings Cross Station, London
• This is a fully guided tour which includes return transport and a guide throughout the experience.
• This tour of the Harry Potter studios , which includes return transport from central London hotels
• If you want to do more on your day, this tour includes a tour of Oxford as well as the Studios , with departures from Great Portland Street, London
• This tour , with one of our favorite walking tour companies Take Walks includes a short walking tour of central London (including some Harry Potter filming locations in London ), followed by round trip transport to the studio and entry to the Studio Tour for four hours. We’ve done this tour and it is a good option although does make for a full day.

As you can see, there are lots of options! We’ve got more on all of these in the section below on how to buy your tickets for the Studio Tour.

By Public Transport

From central London, it’s fairly easy to get to the Harry Potter Studios by public transport. You will take the train from Euston Station to Watford Junction.

Then you need to take a dedicated shuttle bus operated by the Studio Tour that runs from just outside Watford Junction Station (it is well sign posted), that takes you directly to the studios.

For the train, you can either buy your tickets in advance here , or you can pay on the day using a contactless or Oyster card. This will require you to tap in and tap out using the yellow card readers. Note that Oyster cards and contactless cards do not work beyond Watford Junction, so don’t go any further than this.

See our  guide to buying and using the Oyster card in London , and our  guide to paying for public transport in London  for more information on using these forms of payment for travel in and around London.

For the shuttle bus, this is included in the price of your entry ticket. To board the bus you will need to have a valid pre-purchased ticket to the Harry Potter Studios, or proof of a ticket booking confirmation (printed or on your phone).

Getting to the Harry Potter Studios by car is relatively easy. Depending on the time of day, exact departure location and traffic, the drive from central London takes around an hour to ninety minutes.

From Oxford it’s around an hour, and it’s around two hours from Birmingham. Visitors with valid pre-purchased Studio tickets can take advantage of free parking on site. Note you cannot enter the parking area without a valid ticket or booking confirmation for that day.

Where to Buy Harry Potter Studio Tour Tickets

If you are making your own way to the Harry Potter studios, you have to buy your ticket in advance from the official website . You cannot turn up without a ticket, and tickets are not for sale on site.

Tickets go on sale well in advance, but despite the site having capacity for up to 6,000 people a day, they tend to sell out far in advance, so you will want to plan as far ahead as possible.

The summer months, weekends, and school holidays are the busiest days of the year for the Studio so we recommend that you book as far in advance as you can if you are visiting over those periods.

Weekdays often have better availability, so if you are flexible, look at different days of the week to maximise your chances of getting a ticket.

Tickets are for timed entry, which helps the studios manage visitor numbers throughout the day. Whilst there is no limit to how long you can stay after you enter, you do need to enter the attraction at the time you book. There is a little bit of flexibility in this, but it’s best not to show up hours later than your time to avoid disappointment.

The WB Studios Tour folks recommend you arrive at the site at least 20 minutes before your ticket time so you can go through the security checks.

If you can’t buy a ticket from the official site, don’t worry, you still have lots of options.

First, you can opt to take a tour with a tour company, as these have a different ticket allocation system. Whilst this will be slightly more expensive, at least you will still be able to go, and it will include transport as well. See here for some of the tour options available, and here for even more !

Another option is to book a Deluxe Tour, which includes a two-hour guided tour of the studios, a photo package, a hot meal, butterbeer, souvenir guidebook and special designated parking. Following the guided tour, you are free to explore yourself. As Deluxe Tours are more expensive, they tend to have better availability.

Deluxe Tours can be booked directly with the Studios, subject to availability, on the official site here .

How Long Does the Harry Potter Studio Tour take?

The regular tour itself is self-guided, other than an introduction at the beginning, so you can take as long as you like to wander the studios.

The average length of a visit is around three and a half hours, and that is what the studio estimates most people will take and forecast their capacity around.

This is also about the amount of time that most tour companies will give you, although some offer a bit more time on site, so if you think you will need more time, be sure to pick a tour company that offers more time.

Where to Stay Near the Harry Potter Studios

The majority of visitors to the Harry Potter Studios visit from London as a day trip, and choose a hotel in London. If you go down this route, you might want to consider a hotel that makes it easier to get to the studios, be that by public transport or on one of the tours.

We’ve suggested some options below, as well as some hotels near the Studios themselves if you want to be really close.

Note that hotels in London are relatively expensive, especially those located near major attractions, and rooms aren’t always huge. However, we’ve picked what we think are a good choice for you.

We also recommend reading our guide to where to stay in London for some suggested options across all budgets.

Hotels near London Victoria train station (where most bus tours depart)

• Comfort Inn Buckingham Palace Road – great value 3* property just 5 minutes walk from London Victoria train station
• The Resident Hotel – well reviewed 4* property, five minutes from London Victoria.
• Lime Tree Hotel – A well reviewed boutique hotel, around nine minutes walk from London Victoria
• Walrus Bar and Hostel – it’s not too close to London Victoria (15-20 minutes by public transport, or a 35 minute walk), but it’s very central and is a great budget option for London in general

Hotels near Euston train station (for the train)

• YHA London St. Pancras – a good value budget option a short walk from both Euston and Kings Cross stations. Offers both private and dormitory style rooms
• Comfort Inn and Suites King Cross – a great mid-range option, with all rooms coming with a kitchenette
• Point A Hotels – comfortable, cosy rooms, part of the well rated budget-friendly Point A hotel chain
• Radisson Blu Edwardian – luxury, boutique accommodation, a short walk from Euston station

Hotels near the Harry Potter Studios

• Mercure London – one of the closest hotels to the actual studios, this would be a good option if you are driving and want to be as close as possible
• Holiday Inn Express London – right next to Watford Junction, this mid-range and well reviewed property is convenient for both trains to London, and for the studio shuttle
• Jurys Inn London Watford – another great mid-range option, just a short walk from Watford Junction train station

Our Harry Potter Studio Tour Review and Experience

Now for the fun stuff! Although, if you want your visit to be a surprise, you might want to skip this section, as you now have everything you need to know in order to visit.

Still, if you want an idea of what to expect from your visit, read on, and we’ll share our own experiences of visiting the Harry Potter Studios! We have actually visited a few times over the years, both via a tour and using our own transport, and well talk about that a bit as well.

The first time we visited the studios we came from central London, taking the train to Watford Junction and the Shuttle Bus to the studio. When we visited there was a fee for the shuttle bus, but this is now included in the price of the ticket. The train was easy, and the shuttle bus departure point was well marked just outside the train station.

We pre-booked our tickets on the official website, so with our email booking confirmation we picked up our tickets from the kiosks. They have both staffed ticket windows and automatic kiosks – both work!

Once we had our ticket, which had our entry time on it, we went through security and joined the line for entry.

On another visit we took a tour to central London to compare the experience, specifically this tour . Whilst getting to the studio ourselves was easy enough, obviously having a bus take us directly to and from the studio from central London did make things even easier. However as it wasn’t a guided tour, once we were on site the experience was the same as visiting ourselves.

All entries for the Harry Potter Studio Tour are timed, so you have to wait in line, as they let each group in all together. Still, waiting in line is made fun, as the line has the cupboard under the stairs set right next to it, meaning you can start getting excited about your upcoming adventure straight away (and start taking pictures!).

At the time of our entry, we were all ushered into a large waiting room with a series of screens around the walls and given a brief introduction as to what we might expect. We then went into a cinema where some of the key cast members shared their thoughts. Then, the cinema screen rolled away, revealing a giant wooden door before us. Here, a guide welcomed us, and prepared us for our journey.

The Great Hall and Beyond

After our introduction, the massive wooden doors we were standing in front of opened, and the Great Hall was revealed. I have to say, this was pretty amazing, to be able to step into the world of Harry Potter. The Great Hall set was used as the Great Hall for six of the films, with many scenes shot here.

It certainly felt like the most complete of the sets we visited, as it was totally immersive and all around us, and was quite an experience.

From the Great Hall we were essentially allowed to continue on our own into the first half of the tour building. This had so much to see that I won’t go into it all here.

To give you an idea though, you can do everything from practice your wand waving through to seeing the Womping Willow in action through to visiting the potions laboratory, meeting Buckbeak, hanging out on Platform 9 3/4, and wandering around the Forbidden Forest!

Food and Butterbeer

Around half way through the tour, you come to the Backlot Cafe. This serves hot and cold food, as well as that famous drink – Butterbeer! This is a non-alcoholic beverage that tastes sort of like a mix of marshmallows and popcorn. It is definitely a must-try when visiting! We can also recommend the Butterbeer icecream which is very good.

You don’t have to eat here, as there are other dining options on site, including the Studio Cafe. However, if you want to try Butterbeer, the Backlot Cafe is the place to do it.

Privet Drive and the Night Bus

Once you’ve finished your butterbeer experience, it’s time to head outside to Privet Drive! Here you can see the house where Harry grew up, as well as a number of other fairly large props and sets, including the Knight Bus and the bridge that led across the ravine outside Hogwarts.

This is the only outside part of the tour, and it isn’t a huge area, although if the weather isn’t great you might want a waterproof jacket to enjoy this part of the tour.

Gringotts Bank, Diagon Alley and the Last of the Tour

After seeing the exterior part of the tour, you enter the final part of the tour. Don’t worry though, you’re only really half way though – there’s loads to see still! From here you’re going to see a lot of the props and costumes, as well as detailed information on how these were created, and the work that went into them.

You’re also going to have the opportunity to walk through Gringotts Bank, meet a dragon, walk right down Diagon Alley, and see such locations as Ollivanders Wand Shop!

Finally, and perhaps most impressively, you come to the 1:24 scale model of Hogwarts itself. This is a massive construction that fills a whole room, and is truly spectacular. You can also watch videos to see how the model was used and digitally merged into the final films, which is very impressive.

Once you’re done with all the above, you pop out into the shop, where you can buy pretty much any Harry Potter merchandise you can imagine!

Tips for Visiting the Harry Potter Studio

Based on our experiences visiting the Harry Potter Studio in London, we’ve put together the following tips to help you plan your visit and maximise your time.

Decide how you want to visit

As described earlier in detail, you have a number of options for visiting the Harry Potter Studios, although depending on ticket availability, you might not always have every option. However, the main options are:

• Book a standard tour and plan your own transport, either by train/shuttle or car
• Book a deluxe tour and plan your own transport, either by train/shuttle or car
• Book a tour that includes transport and entry like this

Whichever you choose to go for, you will definitely have a great time!

Book your tickets in advance

We can’t emphasise this enough – tickets are not available on site – you have to book in advance . If you’re travelling independently, you can do that through the official site .

If tickets are not available through the official site for the time you want to visit, or you’d rather let someone else handle your transport, here is a good selection of tours to choose from , and here are some more options .

Plan your time

The average visit time is three and a half hours, so make sure you give yourself at least this much time on site. Don’t forget there’s food on-site as well as a massive gift shop, so you’ll want to factor time in for these activities too. Some fans can easily spend 4 or 5 hours here.

Whilst the majority of tours that include transport give you at least three hours on site, some allow for longer visits, so make sure to book the right tour for you. There is a lot to do and see on site, so more time can definitely be put to good use and you don’t want to feel rushed!

One of the best parts of visiting the Harry Potter Studios is just how interactive the experience can be. Whilst it’s certainly not a theme park, there’s a lot to do, from practicing your wand skills through to pushing your own trolley through the wall at platform 9 3/4 through to riding and summoning your own broomstick!

Some of these experiences will have a short queue, but due to the timed system for entry, these will never be too long.

Many visitors also come in full Harry Potter outfits, so don’t be afraid to dress up and get into the swing of things. You won’t be alone, and it adds to the experience for many people!

Further Reading

And that’s it for our guide to the Harry Potter Studio Tour in London. We hope you found it useful – we certainly had a lot of fun taking the tour and putting this post together!

As well as this post, we’ve also got a lot more content that we think you’ll find useful, both Harry Potter related, and other content to help you plan your time in London and the UK.

• Whilst this is one of the best places for Harry Potter fans to visit in the UK, it’s by no means the only Harry Potter location or activity you can take part in. Check out our guides to finding Harry Potter in London, Harry Potter in Edinburgh and Harry Potter in Scotland for more inspiration.
• We also have a complete guide to Harry Potter filming locations in the UK
• A  Two Day London Itinerary  to help you see all the highlights of London. There’s also a  1 day version  if you’re short on time, and both a  3 day  and a  six day itinerary  if you’re here for longer
• Our detailed  packing list for London , to help you prepare for your trip
• Our  guide to buying and using the London Oyster Card , and our  guide to public transport in London  to help you get around without spending too much money
• My tips for finding the  best Photography Locations in London
• Our full  review of the London Pass  to help you decide if this attractions pass can save you money on your visit to London
• The best Things to Do in Kensington , London, in case you wanted to focus more on a specific region of the city
• A review of a  one day walking tour in London , should you want a guided tour of all of London’s highlights
• Our  detailed itinerary for  two weeks in the UK , should you want to have London as the start of a bigger adventure. We also have a  one week UK itinerary  for a slightly shorter visit.
• Thoughts on taking a  day trip from London, taking in Stonehenge, Bath and the Cotswolds , our  guide to visiting Oxford for a day, and our guide to things to do in Cambridge .
• The  Eyewitness Travel Guide to London , which has all sorts of information within, including more itineraries and ideas for your trip. We also recommend the  Rick Steve’s London 2019  guide, the #1 bestseller on Amazon for UK travel guides, and always an excellent source of relevant information

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15th August 2023 at 8:43 am

what an amazing detailed blog. really helped me understand and plan the trip. I am booked for 1st October 5:30 as didn’t get any other day or time slot on the website,, do you think I should look at going through a tour agent to get more time in the day time or evening is fine? hoping there will be no issues in taking public transport while coming back. we will be staying in Westminster.

Laurence Norah says

15th August 2023 at 9:08 am

Thanks very much! So I think you will be fine. On the 1st October it looks like the studio tour doesn’t close until 10pm, and I would say that 4.5 hours should be more than enough. The last bus to the station leaves at 10pm, so just be sure to be on that. In terms of trains, looking at the West Midlands train timetables, the last train on a Sunday back to central London is at quarter to 1 in the morning, so I think you will be fine.

Enjoy your visit!

George says

3rd May 2023 at 7:47 am

I just finished reading your post about taking a Harry Potter studio tour and I have to say it was incredibly informative and enjoyable to read! You provided a lot of helpful information for anyone planning on taking a tour, from practical tips on transportation and timing to advice on how to make the most out of the experience.

One of the things I really appreciated about your post was how you made it clear that the tour is not just for die-hard Harry Potter fans. Even for those who have only seen the movies, the tour can be a fascinating and immersive experience. I also liked how you emphasized the importance of taking your time and really exploring each exhibit and set, rather than rushing through them.

Your post was also full of helpful details, from what to expect on the tour to how to save money on tickets. I particularly appreciated your recommendation to book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment, as well as your advice to avoid peak times if possible.

Overall, I thought your post was a fantastic resource for anyone planning on taking a Harry Potter studio tour. You provided a wealth of information and tips that will undoubtedly make the experience more enjoyable for anyone who reads your post. Thanks for sharing your insights and expertise with us!

4th May 2023 at 5:30 pm

Thanks very much George, I appreciate your feedback!

3rd April 2023 at 10:58 am

Hi there! I just read your blog post about taking a Harry Potter Studio Tour and I have to say, it’s an incredibly informative and detailed guide. I’ve been to the Studio Tour myself and I can attest to the accuracy of your tips and advice.

I particularly appreciate the way you organized your post into different sections, making it easy for readers to find the information they need. Your advice about booking tickets in advance and arriving early is spot on – it’s definitely worth taking those extra steps to avoid long lines and ensure the best possible experience.

Your photos are also amazing and really bring the tour to life. It’s wonderful to see all the different sets and props up close and your photos do a great job of capturing the intricate details that went into creating them.

Overall, I think this post is a fantastic resource for anyone planning a visit to the Harry Potter Studio Tour. You’ve covered everything from transportation to food to the best photo opportunities, making it a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to make the most of their visit. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us!

Highly Recommended to all.

3rd April 2023 at 11:27 am

Thanks very much, I’m glad to hear you found the post useful and you enjoyed your Harry Potter Studio Tour 🙂

Jean searle says

25th October 2021 at 11:18 pm

My family live on the wirral it would take us about 3 1/ 2 hrs to get there with the price of fuel costly then the stay overnight in the hotel with bed and breakfast. Your outstanding entry price for an adult £48 Kids price extortionate my granddaughter is 8yrs old obsessed with Harry Potter reads the books loves the films she is desperate to come on the studio tour but can’t justify you outrageous prices. And then we have to pay for fuel to travel back. I am registered disabled but not in a wheelchair. My husband is my carer we are also pensioners do you honestly expect a disabled person to pay £48 to get in while OK my carer is free surely you should have compensation for the disabled person. As it stands we have to keep letting the 8yr old down as we can’t afford your prices. Then the added extras for the bus etc. I would ask you to see if you could establish a different rate for children under 10 and the disabled pensioner please as we would bring her but out of our pension we cannot afford your cost. Hope you take into account what I have said. Underprivileged children should be catered for I know.you have to make your money but at the cost of a child. Shame on you. My granddaughter may never get to see it now.xc

26th October 2021 at 10:13 am

Thanks for your message! So to be clear, this website is not associated with the Warner Bros Studio or Harry Potter tour. It’s just a guide to visiting. If you want to reach out to them directly, you’ll need to do so via their website. Their contact information can be found here: https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/contact-us/

All the best,

Dave Gaudie says

23rd July 2021 at 6:54 pm

Can I take photos throughout the tour ?

23rd July 2021 at 7:02 pm

Yep photography is permitted pretty much everywhere in the Harry Potter studio tour. There are a few exceptions – you can’t do photography in the pre-show cinema, or in the green screen areas. You also can’t use a tripod.

Have a great visit, and let me know if you have any more questions!

13th October 2019 at 4:38 am

Hello! I am so excited to have found your blog. I plan to read the entire london portion. I booked tickets to the studio for 1/1. I thought it would be a fun way to start the new year. Now I am wondering if it will be a problem to get to the studio. TfL site states train will be running on a sunday schedule. How much extra travel time should we think about? Our tix are for 1230p. We are staying by the waterloo station. Thank you for your amazing insights!

13th October 2019 at 3:25 pm

Thanks very much, I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time.

For the trains, all you’d have to do is check the timetables for a Sunday and this should give you an idea of how much time you will need 🙂 You shouldn’t have to worry too much I don’t think, 1230 should give you plenty of time to get there! Have a wonderful time!

Nurika Abdullah says

27th September 2019 at 12:33 am

Hi thank you for this it is so useful especially for first timers like me. My concern is on the age, in the studios website it says below 16 must be accompanied by adults. I am thinking of sending my 15 and 13 yr old kids on their own. Would this be possible if I take a guided tour instead? Many thanks Nurika

27th September 2019 at 7:02 pm

Unfortunately the policy is that all children must be accompanied by an adult, even on the guided tours

26th September 2019 at 7:33 am

Thank you for you site and sharing some great information!! It is just awesome!!

Would you happen to know the difference between the Studio’s VIP tour and the Fully-Guided Making of Harry Potter Tour. Looks like the Fully-Guided might have a couple more stops?

26th September 2019 at 10:49 pm

So the VIP tour (I guess you mean the Deluxe tour?) includes a few extras like butterbeer, souvenir photo, meal and guidebook. So quite a few extras. The fully guided tour includes the tour, but I believe it’s the same actual tour as the Deluxe tour, just without the extras. Of course, it also include round trip transport from London as well.

So it’s more about if you want the extras or not, or if you prefer the transport.

Have an amazing time, whichever you go for!

Dr. Abraham K. George says

2nd May 2019 at 10:15 pm

Wow! What lovely immersive writing, and lots of fine fine details. A pleasure to read. I’m so glad I stumbled on to this blog. My search is over. Have bookmarked it. Going to follow it faithfully for our first-time holiday to London + Scotland this month. The fully guided tour seems to be the best of the lot as it probably gives you the maximum time possible to spend at the studio (I hope). By the way, tickets are sold out on the official site. Thank you so much, Abraham

3rd May 2019 at 4:39 pm

Hi Abraham – my pleasure, and I hope you have a wonderful tour. For sure, the tours are very popular so they sell out far in advance on the official website, but there are a number of other ways to get a trip, so I hope you are able to visit still 🙂

27th March 2019 at 7:48 pm

Hi can i ask the extra activities you mentioned are they free or do I need to account for extra spending money Regard emma

27th March 2019 at 7:59 pm

So the activities like the wand workshop, broomstick summoning and other interactive things like that are included. The only thing you would need money for is the giftshop, or if you want to eat or try butter beer. For the green screen broomstick flying experience, where you are filmed on a broomstick against a green screen, that is an extra price as you get the experience as photos or a DVD. There are also some other opportunities to buy photos through the tour, but these are of course optional 🙂

Have a wonderful time!

Robert says

13th March 2019 at 4:51 pm

Excellent information! I’ve been to the WB Harry Potter Studios twice (2015, 2017), and you really covered everything in accurate detail.

One tiny error though it probably won’t confuse anyone: You wrote “Then you need to take a dedicated shuttle bus operated by the Studio Tour that runs from just outside Euston Station (it is well sign posted), that takes you directly to the studios.” I believe you meant “Watford Junction Station” instead of “Euston Station” in that sentence.

Thanks for your terrific work on the entire site. A colleague of mine sent me a link to it knowing I have led student/parent groups to London. I’ve enjoyed digging into it!

13th March 2019 at 5:00 pm

Thanks so much for your comment! We loved visiting and writing this post was a real pleasure 🙂 Thanks also for spotting that error – I’ve fixed it now 🙂

Thanks again!

Roslia santamaria says

28th November 2018 at 7:02 am

Thank you so much..This is very useful!!

28th November 2018 at 11:21 am

My pleasure Roslia 🙂

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Harry Potter Studio, London

About attractions in harry potter studio london.

Enter in the magical world of Harry Potter and explore how your favourite scenes were shot in the exclusive studio tour of London. Take a deep dive and discover the mystery behind the mind-boggling special effects, authentic sets, and studio secrets of the worldwide craze of Harry Potter film series. Treading on diverse attractions in Harry Potter Studio London is like revisiting the bewitching concepts, the storyline, the costumes, special effects, and much more. Walk on the original stone floor of the enthralling Hogwarts Great Hall, come across iconic animatronic creatures and create an interesting conversation while at Diagon Alley.

There are several places within the studio that will make you marvel at the sheer ingenuity of British talent, imagination, planning, and artistry. Reinforce the charm of quaint wizardry, go back in time and reminisce about which scenes were shot where, who wore which costumes, and find yourself dwelling in it. Time to relive the magic, open your charm books, and mix up the potions for the attractions in Warner Bros. Studio will not be just fun-filled but downright exploratory and adventurous.

Attractions In Harry Potter Studio

If you are a fantasy fan, then this studio tour will be a sheer delight for you. There are numerous attractions in Harry Potter Studio London to explore and experience. From the famous Great Hall to bustling Diagon Alley, one can walk through sights where their favourite scenes were shot.

This iconic yard kept changing the set based on the demand of the film. A walk to the Alley opens up a sphere of shopping with the Wizarding Shopping street. You can also stop by to admire the artistic props lined in the shop windows. View the cauldrons on offer at Potage’s after you discover up close the Broomsticks at Quality Quidditch Supplies. For those looking for more, the Hogwarts robes at Madam Malkin’s and the baby Pygmy puffs at Magical Menagerie can also be found here. Enthusiastic tourists will also see dusty wand boxes inside the Ollivanders wand shop where Harry’s wand chose him.

Out of the significant places In Harry Potter Studio, the Great Hall serves as the backdrop to some of the most memorable scenes such as the Yule Ball and the Battle of Hogwarts. The Great Hall was first built for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone in 2000 and was also used as its most important set for 6 more movies. The Great Hall is a spectacle to watch, as it contains costumes of students from each Hogwarts House with two large tables set for dinner. The Hall has some wonderfully intricate hand-crafted props for the film series including the House Points Counter and professor’s lectern.

Out of the several attractions in Harry Potter Studio London, the Gringotts Wizarding Bank is spread across 6500 sq. ft. It is touted as the biggest attraction of the tour and has props and costumes created with mind-boggling expertise. The place is a mine of discovery, for you can get a glimpse at more than 38,0000 prop objects including the Sword of Gryffindor, and Helga Hufflepuff’s cup. Gringotts has a crucial role to play in the Harry Potter film series where the trio break in to get the Horcrux and then later buzzers off on the Ukrainian Ironbelly Dragon.

Hundreds of students were taken from Platform 9 ¾ to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It is great to know that most of the scenes that took place on this platform were actually shot at King’s Cross Station in London. Beware of muggles while you are onboarding this entrapping journey of magic, queer, and grit. The Hogwarts Express was the first shot of the series for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and also the last shot for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - part 2.

Did you know that the Harry Potter franchise had more than 25,000 unique items of clothing? Choose your favourite Hogwarts house and put on the house colours - the original ones that were in the movie. The wide-ranging costumes keep changing as per the season of your visit. But, every visit is a revelation of the secrets of the costume and takes you closer to the conceptualization of it. The costumes will change based on the season.

The art of wizardry is incomplete without its magical potions and the verbal mambo jumbo that comes along with it. Here’s a chance to slide over to discover the fabled poly juice potion and the props kept within the potion jars here. The props are absolutely fun to explore as they range from baked animal bones and shrunken heads to herbs and other handmade items. The jars in the Potions have been exquisitely curated and designed by the famous graphic design duo MinaLima.

Out of the several attractions in Warner Bros. Studio visiting Dumbledore’s office is surely a twist in the entire trip. The office is replete with life-size portraits that make you wonder how meticulous the work is. There also are more than 900 hand-designed memory vials generated for the Pensieve and his memory cabinet. This part of the Harry Potter Studio has been designed

Buckbeak™is one of those sites in the Harry Potter Studio tour that exposes you to the marvel of its three life-size animatronic versions. Every single feather has been carefully and individually put in to make it look realistic. There is a story behind the Buchbeak’s wings. The skillful artists and technicians consulted physiologists and different veterinarians to make the wings, beaks, legs, and different proportions to look close to reality.

The Basilisk is 30 feet long and features 3-deep jaws, creating a great impactful sight to encounter. The awesome craftsmanship of the technicians, designers, and artists will make you wonder at the amazing craftsmanship. It is their hard work, concept, and inclination to create a genius that gave rise to this creature. The special effects were great enough to bring this creature to life. The other sets here also include a 1:24 scale model of the noteworthy Hogwarts Castle, Hagrid’s Hut, the Gryffindor common room, and Professor Umbridge's office at the Ministry of Magic.

The best part about the different attractions in Harry Potter Studio London is that every single destination offers a different experience. If you are up for a surprising experience and ready to face your fears, then a visit to Aragog is a must. It has a leg span of more than 18 feet and took about 15 people to manage the Animatronic Aragog on set. Every single hair strand has been fitted individually and goes a long way in ascertaining the hard work that has gone into the making.

For those who already love Harry Potter, this will be bewilderment, for those who have not followed it much, this will force them to explore it when they head back home. One of the most preferred attractions in Harry Potter Studio London is the Forbidden Forest. It is the abode of several mystically magical creatures such as the hippogriffs, the centaurs, and the Unicorns. The Forbidden Forest is a spot that is usually under the care of Rubeus Hagrid. The magnanimous set has been featured in the first, second, and final parts of the series and has 19 trees separated by a distance of 12 feet each.

Shop At The Harry Potter Studios

On your visit to attractions in Warner Bros. Studio, do not miss visiting the Harry Potter Studio Shop to choose from a diverse collection of souvenirs and memorabilia. A true Harry Potter fan would love to pick some good memories in the form of a Harry Potter keepsake to take back home. The never-ending inventory of mementos and tokens can be chosen from the Studio Shop, Forbidden Forest Shop, and the Railway shop as one of the biggest attractions in Harry Potter Studio London.

Inflame the shopaholic in you at the Studio Shop, a large shop that displays several Harry Potter items that might just make it difficult for you to choose. There are a multitude of items to be selected from including scarves, personalised t-shirts, apparel, and jewellery like Hermionie’s time turner. There are also other items such as replica wands, golden snitches, Quidditch flags, soft toys, and many more.

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The theme of the Forbidden Forest Shop has been designed to represent the good, bad, and ugly of this queer and scary forest. A host of good things to take back home like Fang the dog, Buckbeak, Aragog, Hedwig-theme keychains, miniature forms of Ford Anglia, personalised t-shirts, and a lot more. The t-shirts represent some of the best scenes from the movies, while on your way out you can get a copy of the Monster Book of Monsters for class.

Before you head to the famous Hogwarts Express, take a break at the Railway shop. Before embarking on the train journey, ensure to stock up on your favourite items from the shop. You will find hordes of cool Harry Potter stuff here including apparel, mugs, and Platform 9 ¾ themed goodies. If you have a sweet tooth then don’t forget to get some lip-smacking Chocolate Frogs, Peppermint Toads, Liquorice Wands, and more!

Know Before You Visit At Harry Potter Studio

Location :The Studio Tour is located 20 miles northwest of London. It is around three miles from the M1 and M25 motorways.

Timings :The timings are from 8:30 AM to 10 PM

Last Admission : Final tour begins at 6:30 PM

Closed: March 30, November 7 to 11, and December 25 and 26

How To Reach :

Shuttle Bus from Watford Junction - If you are planning to visit Attractions in Warner bros. The studio then has regular shuttle buses that operate from Watford Junction to the Studio powered by Electricity with a journey time of around 15 minutes.

Train - The nearest railway station to visit attractions in Harry Potter Studio Tour London is Watford Junction. There are direct services from both London Euston and Birmingham New Street.

Road - If you are coming from London then you can take A41 for 3 miles and then take the 4th exit from the Hunton Bridge roundabout. Then you can get back on A41. Stay in the left lane, take the first exit and keep your left on the Y junction. Then you can take the exit at the roundabout to get there.

Was Harry Potter filmed in a real Castle?

The Alnwick Castle was used as a filming location for the Philosopher’s Stone and the Chamber of Secrets but after that all was shot in a studio.

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Was Harry Potter actually filmed in London?

Yes, London was used as a filming location for many of the scenes from the Harry Potter movie.

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How much does it cost to go to the Harry Potter world?

To visit the various attractions in Harry Potter Studio London, you can choose from different packages online that range from 49 pounds to 65 pounds.

Can you stay overnight at Harry Potter World?

Yes, in order to not miss any attractions in Harry Potter Studio London, there is an option to stay overnight.

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What is special about Harry Potter Studio?

It houses a great exhibit of authentic costumes, props, and sets that were used in the production of the Harry Potter films, as well as behind-the-scenes production of visual effects that are unbelievable. This detour makes it special for all the Harry Potter fans as they get to live in the world of their favourite fantasy.

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Lady’s Magical Harry Potter Walking Tour in London

Today I want to share my free self-guided Harry Potter walking tour in London with you. The UK capital is famous for both its appearance in the novels and its use as a filming location for the movies. My walking route will take you to the best places in the city to see Harry Potter sites, including famous markets, iconic train stations, and hidden lanes. I’ve included a map as well.

Harry Potter Walking Tour

From the awe-inspiring expanse of Leadenhall Market to the secret Hogwarts Express platform in King’s Cross station, London has no shortage of places to discover on a self-guided Harry Potter walking tour.

This route will take you to many of the highlights and let you experience the magic of the books and movies firsthand.

My Harry Potter walk is an ideal way to get into the wizarding spirit, discover the side streets and secret spaces from J.K. Rowling’s fantasy world, and see some London landmarks and attractions at the same time.

If you want a guided tour, GetYourGuide offers a number of great Harry Potter walking tours as well. I’ve done excursions with them in the past, and I’ve always had a good experience. You can book a tour here .

You can also book a trip to the Warner Bros Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter to see where the movies were filmed. I’ve done it, and I highly recommend it. The sets are amazing to see up close. You can book a tour here .

Harry Potter Walking Tour in London

My self-guided Harry Potter walking tour starts at Westminster station. It has lots of public transport links, so you can arrive on the Jubilee, Circle, or District lines of the Underground, or by local bus, bike, scooter, or on foot from other central London areas .

Westminster station featured in the movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . When Harry is called to a hearing at the Ministry of Magic, he and Arthur Weasley navigate the tube barriers here before heading to his appointment.

After taking in the station, start this Harry Potter walk by heading up Parliament Street towards Trafalgar Square. Don’t miss the views of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Parliament Square as you set off.

Walk up the west side of the street and continue as it becomes Whitehall. Soon you’ll reach Downing Street, where you can peer through the gates to see Number 10. This has been the Prime Minister’s residence since 1735.

In Harry Potter’s world, the muggle Prime Minister meets with his wizarding counterparts in his office here to discuss matters of national importance.

After checking out Downing Street, cross over Whitehall and continue your Harry Potter walking tour by going up the road until you reach Horse Guards Avenue. Turn right at the Old War Office Building and walk down the street.

Horse Guards Avenue was used as the filming location for the staff entrance of the Ministry of Magic in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 .

At the end of Horse Guards Avenue, turn left into Whitehall Gardens and take in the pretty green space as you walk to the other end.

When you reach Whitehall Place, exit the gardens, turn left, and walk down to Scotland Place. Turn right and walk under the overpass to get to Great Scotland Yard.

Great Scotland Yard was used as the filming location for the visitors’ entrance to the Ministry of Magic in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 .

Once you’ve explored the street, make your way back to Whitehall, turn right, and continue towards Trafalgar Square. Home of the National Gallery and Nelson’s Column, this is one of the most famous landmarks in London.

When you reach the square, you’ll be in the location of the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 . Stars like Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint walked down the red carpet here.

After you’ve taken in the square, continue your Harry Potter walking tour by making your way to the east side of it and turning left to walk up Charing Cross Road. You’ll pass the National Portrait Gallery as you go.

Charing Cross Road will take you past West End theaters near Leicester Square as you head up towards Cecil Court. Once there, turn right and walk down the beautiful pedestrianized street.

With its colorful antiquarian bookshops and other treasure troves, rumor has it this lane in Covent Garden was used as a model for Diagon Alley.

When you reach St Martin’s Lane, turn left, cross the street, and take a quick right to duck into Goodwin’s Court. This narrow Georgian alleyway is another place that’s thought to have been a model for Diagon Alley.

It’s also been said that it inspired Knockturn Alley, the shopping area off Diagon Alley that was filled with stores devoted to the Dark Arts.

When you get to the end of Goodwin’s Court, turn left onto Bedfordbury, then left onto New Row. Walk by the small cafes along the street (you can stop for a snack if you want to), then turn right and walk up St Martin’s Lane past the restaurants and theaters.

Continue as the street becomes Upper St Martin’s Lane, then turn left on West Street and follow it as it curves up to Cambridge Circus.

Once at Cambridge Circus, you’ll spot the Palace Theatre in Soho opposite you. This is the home of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , a popular stage production in London. It’s a must for any Potterhead.

The play is set 19 years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , and it centers around Harry’s relationship with his son, Albus Severus.

Whatever you decide, continue your Harry Potter walking tour by heading north up Charing Cross Road.

On your left you’ll pass Foyles, one of the biggest and most famous bookshops in London. You can pop in to buy your favorite Harry Potter book, or continue your self-guided walking tour by going up to St Giles Circus.

When you reach it, cross over and continue straight as Charing Cross Road becomes Tottenham Court Road.

This is where Harry, Ron, and Hermione sit at a cafe in the novel Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows . Ron says the word “Voldemort” and inadvertently reveals their location to the Death Eaters.

From here you have two choices. If you want a shorter walk, you can hop on the tube at Goodge Street and take the Northern line a few stops north to King’s Cross St Pancras station.

Alternatively, if you’re happy continuing on foot, you can walk through Bloomsbury to get there.

My favorite route is to turn right from Tottenham Court Road onto Bayley Street, walk past the eye-catching buildings in Bedford Square, continue straight on Montague Place alongside the British Museum, and go around Russell Square.

From the northeast corner of the square, walk down Bernard Street, turn left on Marchmont Street, and follow it all the way up to Euston Road. You’ll pass by lots of cafes and shops as you go. If you want to, you can stop for a snack or meal.

When you get to Euston Road, turn right and take in the British Library and the stunning facade of St Pancras International as you make your way to King’s Cross station.

St Pancras featured as a filming location in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets . When Harry and Ron get locked out of Platform 9 3/4, they fly a Ford Anglia to school instead. As they take off, the facade of St Pancras can be seen in the background.

When you reach King’s Cross station, enter the building and head over to the barrier between platforms 9 and 10.

There’s a disappearing luggage trolley and a sign for Platform 9 3/4. It marks the spot where Harry and his classmates entered the magical world to take the Hogwarts Express to school.

There’s also a famous Harry Potter shop right next to Platform 9 3/4, so after taking a photo you can pick up some souvenirs if you want to.

Afterwards, continue your self-guided Harry Potter walking tour by exiting the station and turning left to walk east down Pentonville Road until you reach Claremont Square.

This pretty place on the border of Clerkenwell and Islington was used as the filming location for 12 Grimmauld Place in two of the movies.

12 Grimmauld Place was the home of Harry’s godfather, Sirius Black. It served as the headquarters of the Order of Phoenix as well.

Claremont Square stood in for Grimmauld Place in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and the movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 .

After you’ve taken in the houses around the green space, continue down Pentonville Road, take a left on Islington High Street, and catch the Northern line of the tube from Angel station to Bank station.

When you get off the tube, exit the station and walk east down Cornhill. Turn right on Gracechurch Street, then left into Leadenhall Market.

This Victorian covered market was used as a filming location for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone . The entrance to The Leaky Cauldron pub was an optician’s shop in the market’s Bull’s Head Passage.

Once you’ve explored Leadenhall Market, continue your self-guided Harry Potter walking tour by exiting the same way you entered and turning left on Gracechurch Street.

Follow it down to Lombard Street, turn right, and walk past the historic buildings in the City of London .

Stay on Lombard Street as it curves around to take you back to Bank Station, then turn left on Poultry and continue down it as it becomes Cheapside.

Eventually it will lead you to St Paul’s Cathedral. This famous church stood in for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban .

The spiral staircase the students took up to Professor Trelawney’s Divination classroom was actually the Dean’s Staircase in the church (it’s also called the Geometric Staircase). If you want to go in, you can book tickets to St Paul’s Cathedral here .

Whether you go inside or not, continue your Harry Potter walking tour by exiting via the front of the church and turning left to walk east down the street called St Paul’s Churchyard.

When you reach Center Lane Gardens, turn right and walk along the pedestrianized Peter’s Hill to get to the Thames.

When you arrive at the river, you’ll be in front of Millennium Bridge. It replaced Brockdale Bridge in the opening scenes of the film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince . A pack of Death Eaters targets the bridge as they wreak destruction on London.

Walk across the bridge, then turn left along the river when you get to the South Bank and Tate Modern.

Follow the Thames Path along Bankside, passing icons like Shakespeare’s Globe as you go. When you reach Bank End, turn right, then make a quick left on Clink Street.

Walk under the railway bridge and past The Clink Prison Museum, then turn right on Stoney Street. This narrow road will take you down to Borough Market , London’s most famous food market.

Borough Market was used as a filming location for the entrance to The Leaky Cauldron pub in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban . The facade featured in the movie is the site of a (now closed) flower shop called Chez Michele.

From Borough Market, make your way past Southwark Cathedral on Green Dragon Court, then walk up the stairs to Borough High Street.

Cross the street where it’s safe, then take a right on Duke Street Hill. Follow it as it becomes Tooley Street. You’ll pass by London Bridge station as you make your way to Hay’s Galleria.

When you get there, turn left to go into the galleria. You can admire the eye-catching ceiling and sculpture in the middle as you walk out to the Thames. When you get to the river, turn right on The Queens Walk and head towards the HMS Belfast ship.

The HMS Belfast featured in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . As Harry and members of the order fly on broomsticks from 4 Privet Drive to 12 Grimmauld Place, they go over the Thames in London. On the way they pass the famous navy warship.

As your Harry Potter walking tour continues along the river, you’ll find yourself in More London, the area around City Hall. This place has great views of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.

Like the HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge featured in the scene from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix where Harry and his friends fly over the Thames.

Your self-guided Harry Potter walking tour ends here, but you can continue exploring the area or head across Tower Bridge to pick up the tube at Tower Hill station.

Walk Details and Map

Below you’ll find the details and map for my Harry Potter walk, as well as other filming locations you can explore in London.

Time: 3 – 5 hours (depending on time in the squares, stations, shops, and attractions)

Map of the walk from Westminster station to Tottenham Court Road: https://goo.gl/maps/cWdxLxY12bv5oKYz6

Map of the optional walk from Tottenham Court Road to King’s Cross: https://goo.gl/maps/VLYxRA5A2gcxAK3i6

Map of the walk from King’s Cross to Angel: https://goo.gl/maps/FYchUUW6JNy1UHCE7

Map of the walk from Bank Station to Tower Bridge: https://goo.gl/maps/njYf7h5VL34C9MhJA

I hope my Harry Potter walk has made you look forward to seeing locations from the books and movies as you discover London on foot. It’s the perfect way to explore the UK capital and experience the magic firsthand.

If you want more ideas, you can see additional self-guided walks and maps on my London walking tours blog post. And if you’d like to be enchanted, take a look at my list of magical places to visit in the UK . Happy wizarding!

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