As Harry Potter was a magical world, a large part of the set for Harry Potter had to be created in Studio. The series was filmed over 10 years at Leavesden studios, just outside of London in the UK. Most of the set still remains and Harry Potter is now an attraction open to the public.

You can see real sets from the movies like The Great Hall, Gringotts Bank, and Dumbledore's office. Plus, check out drawings, small models, and props used in the films. You'll also get to watch videos that show how computer tricks made the magic look real!

You can enjoy a London harry potter tour starting with the film locations when you book on our website. 

1. The Great Hall

Walk into the grandeur of the actual Great Hall, where many iconic scenes were filmed, from Sorting Ceremonies to the Yule Ball.

Forbidden Forest

Venture into the recreated forest, encountering magical creatures like Aragog the giant spider and Buckbeak the Hippogriff.

Diagon Alley

Stroll down the magical shopping street with its cobbled pathways and detailed storefronts, including Ollivanders, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, and Gringotts Wizarding Bank.

Gringotts Wizarding Bank

Experience the grand marble hall of the bank and venture into the Lestrange vault. There's also a section that has been turned into a dramatic set complete with lighting effects to recreate the scene from "Deathly Hallows Part 2" when the dragon wreaks havoc.

The Backlot

Walk around the exterior sets including Privet Drive, the Knight Bus, and the rickety wooden Hogwarts bridge.

Creature Effects

See the magic behind the animatronics and prosthetics of the series, from Fawkes the phoenix to the Gringotts goblins.

Dumbledore’s Office

Marvel at the intricate details of the headmaster's study, from the portraits of past headmasters to the magical instruments and gadgets.

The Art Department

Discover the concept art, models, and graphics from the films.

Hagrid's Hut

Step into Hagrid's cozy, magical hut and feel like you're visiting the gentle giant himself, complete with the details that make his home so unique, from the dragon egg in the fireplace to his oversized furniture.

The Burrow

Step into the quirky and homely house of the Weasley family.

he Harry Potter films utilised multiple iconic locations throughout London. On our Harry Potter London Studio Tour, you'll not only visit these renowned filming spots but also discover the hidden gems of the wizarding world. Explore secret entrances to Diagon Alley, wander through London's concealed magical streets, and even locate the entrance to the Ministry of Magic, among many other magical experiences. Join us to see where the magic was brought to life in London!

Here are some famous Harry Potter filming locations in London:

King's Cross Station

Platforms 4 and 5 were used to film the Hogwarts Express scenes. There's also a dedicated photo spot for the famed Platform 9¾, where fans can pose with a luggage trolley "disappearing" into the wall.

Leadenhall Market

A beautiful Victorian market in the City of London, it was used for exterior shots of Diagon Alley and the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron.

St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel

The exterior of this hotel, located next to King's Cross, was used as the entrance to King's Cross Station in the films.

Australia House

The grand interior of this building on Strand served as the interior for Gringotts Wizarding Bank.

Westminster Tube Station

Harry and Mr. Weasley use this station when they travel to the Ministry of Magic in "Order of the Phoenix."

Millennium Bridge

This pedestrian suspension bridge is shown being destroyed by Death Eaters in "Half-Blood Prince."

Piccadilly Circus

Harry, Ron, and Hermione are seen here in "Deathly Hallows Part 1" during their escape.

Claremont Square

 Used as the exterior of 12 Grimmauld Place, the ancestral home of Sirius Black and the secret headquarters for the Order of the Phoenix.

Lambeth Bridge

 The Knight Bus squeezes between two London buses on this bridge in the "Prisoner of Azkaban."

 Borough Market

The location of the exterior of the Third Hand Book Emporium in "Prisoner of Azkaban."

The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from the "Harry Potter" film series was not filmed in a single location but rather is a composite of various places, sets, and digital effects. Here are some of the key locations:

Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, England

Alnwick Castle is thought to be the most famous castle used as Hogwarts and the castle the set was based on. The Castle was used for exterior shots of Hogwarts, including the scenes where students learn to fly broomsticks.

Durham Cathedral, Durham, England.

The cathedral's cloisters were used for various scenes, including where Harry releases Hedwig the owl.

Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire, England

The cathedral's cloisters were used to film various Hogwarts corridor scenes, including the sequences involving the words written in blood in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."

Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, England

Used for various interior shots, including classrooms and hallways.

Goathland Station, North Yorkshire, England. Served as the Hogsmeade Station where the Hogwarts Express stops.

Black Park, Wexham, England. This park, adjacent to Pinewood Film Studios, was used for scenes involving the Forbidden Forest.

Leavesden Studios, Hertfordshire, England. Many of the interior scenes, including the Great Hall, Dumbledore's office, and the Gryffindor common room, were filmed on sets at Harry Potter studio which you can see on our Harry Potter Tour.