If you love Harry Potter then we’ve got the perfect locations for you. A chance to see real film locations and experience amazing film studios. We want to show you the best Harry Potter filming locations for you and your family to enjoy.
Seeing the real-life locations will let you imagine being a part of the amazing films! So carry on reading to find out about the iconic scenes and dramatic landscapes too.
Durham Cathedral
The Cathedral appeared in two major Harry Potter films; The Philosopher’s Stone and The Chamber of Secrets. This filming location also appeared many times in the background location of Hogwarts!
Durham DH1 3EH
From £5
Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour
Warner Drive, Leavesden, Watford WD25 7LP
From £33
Gloucester Cathedral
Your Tour concludes at Platform 9 ¾ at King’s Cross Station, where you can try and make your own way to Hogwarts and visit the Harry Potter Shop next door.
12 College Grn, Gloucester GL1 2LX
Free
Alnwick Castle
In the second movie, their flying car has a run in with the Hogwarts Express. The flying car crashed into Hogwarts, this was filmed at the Inner Bailey. Also in the first two films, the Lion arch and the main gate appeared at the entry of Hogwarts.
This amazing castle offers many fun activities for everyone to do when visiting. You can try the broomstick flying lessons or even just enjoy the castle grounds!
Alnwick NE66 1NQ
Leadenhall Market, London
This is an amazing location to see scenes from Harry Potter but also you can take a guided walking tour as well! Now, this sounds like a location which isn’t to be missed.
Gracechurch St, London EC3V 1LT
Free
King’s Cross station
A chance to see where the wizards took the Hogwarts Express! Kings Cross is a great location to take the family and see the luggage trolley!
Euston Rd, London N1 9AL
Free
Goathland Station, Yorkshire
Goathland, Whitby YO22 5NF
Free
Oxford University
The school was also where Ron has a dance lesson with Professor McGonagall. The Divinity school dates back to 1427 and has truly stunning views. You have a chance to take the Harry Potter Oxford walking tour here.
Different parts of Oxford were also used in the Harry Potter filming; Duke Humfrey’s Library, New College, and parts of Christ Church’s College.
Oxford OX1 2JD
Free
Lacock Abbey, Lacock
The school was also where Ron has a dance lesson with Professor McGonagall. The Divinity school dates back to 1427 and has truly stunning views. You have a chance to take the Harry Potter Oxford walking tour here.
Different parts of Oxford were also used in the Harry Potter filming; Duke Humfrey’s Library, New College, and parts of Christ Church’s College.
Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2LG
From £10
We hope you have found your favourite iconic locations for you to visit. Step into the world of Harry Potter and see everything you’ve ever dreamed of! Don’t forget your comfortable shoes with all the walking you’ll be doing on your self-guided tour! So whether you are visiting Kings Cross station or Hogwarts Library, make sure to let us know how you found the different Harry Potter filming locations.
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