The original sets – of key places such as Hagrid’s Hut, the Gryffindor common room, and the Forbidden Forest – show a painstaking attention to detail, and there are numerous original props and costumes too: a must for megafans. You can walk in the footsteps of Harry and Co at the Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden, 20 miles northwest of London. The Making of Harry Potter tour, Hertfordshire Harry, Ron and Hermione were also taught how to turn animals into water goblets here. With a magically snowy backdrop, the cloisters became the quadrangle where Harry releases Hedwig the owl from his hands. The ancient cloisters of Durham Cathedral – once home to meditating monks – stood in for Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Christ Church’s lucky students eat here among the portraits and panelling every day all that’s missing are the enchanted ceiling and floating candles. Many scenes were filmed in Christ Church college, including the staircase used for the scene where Professor McGonagall meets Harry, Ron and Hermione, and the Tudor Great Dining Hall, which inspired the great Hogwarts’ Dining Hall. The Dreaming Spires of Oxford were a natural choice for Harry Potter’s Gothic architecture. The Dining Room at Christ Church College, Oxford. The castle is something of a place of pilgrimage for devoted Harry fans, and themed events are regularly organised during the castle’s open season.

Alnwick Castle, NorthumberlandĪlnwick Castle (real-life home of the Duke of Northumberland) starred as Hogwarts in the first two films Harry Potter memorably flew among the towers and turrets of the Outer Bailey during Madame Hooch’s broomstick-flying lesson. Want to follow in their footsteps? Grab a broomstick and prepare to be dazzled… Alnwick Castle reflected in the river. Harry Potter and friends have travelled all over Britain. 7 smash-hit books, 8 blockbuster films and a legion of devoted fans later, we celebrate this milestone with a virtual tour of the best Harry Potter filming locations It’s 25 years since a certain boy wizard first appeared in print.

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