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Harry Potter Studio sets | Why visit, highlights and visitor tips

Harry Potter is eternal. Head over to the Warner Bros. Harry Potter London sets to know why. Set in Leavesden, the Warner Bros Harry Potter™ Studio Tour takes guests on a whirlwind tour of the actual film sets of the famous movies. Discover the Great Hall that once seated Harry, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, and He Who Must Not Be Named. Dare the tour of the Forbidden Forest through its deep, entwined roots and creatures you've never seen. Finish off the Warner Bros Harry Potter™ Studio Tours by boarding the Hogwarts Express standing pretty on Platform 9¾.

Why are Harry Potter Studio sets a must-visit?

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  • Walk the Great Hall: The Great Hall was central to the Harry Potter movies until the end. You can walk the length of the hall and see original props from the movies.
  • Discover amazing creatures: Professor Dumbledore warned against entering the Forbidden Forest, but being you has its privileges. Dare the darkness to see amazing creatures.
  • Ride the Hogwarts Express: Train rides don't get any better. Standing pretty on Platform 9¾ is the rustic Hogwarts Express, ready to take you back to the movies.
  • Grab a wand: Ollivander's wand shop on Diagon Alley was the beginning of every great wizard. It’s time you began your journey.
  • Open a bank account: You probably have several bank accounts but Gringotts Wizarding Bank is different. Imagine depositing cheques with goblins.
  • Pull out a potted Mandrake: Learn Herbology with Professor Sprout and look out for the Venomous Tentacula hanging from the ceiling as you walk through Professor Sprout's Greenhouse.

Explore the sets In Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio tour

Harry Potter London sets

The Great Hall

Few locations in the Harry Potter movies held greater significance than the Great Hall. Harry was assigned to Gryffindor in the Great Hall, and it served as the backdrop in the Battle of Hogwarts in The Deathly Hallows – Part 2. It is as important as many characters in the movies, so it has been carefully preserved. You can see where the professors sat and check out students' costumes from each Hogwarts house in the Great Hall set.

Harry Potter London sets
Harry Potter London sets
Harry Potter London sets
Harry Potter London sets

Gringotts Wizarding Bank

Regular people run most banks. Gringotts was special because it was managed by goblins. Yes, goblins! Fortunately, the bank itself wasn't diminutive, sporting amazing marble pillars and a grand banking hall with crystal chandeliers. You can see its grandeur at the Warner Bros Harry Potter™ Studios and wonder what Harry, Ron, and Hermione gained from destroying the bank on a Ukrainian Ironbelly dragon.

Harry Potter London sets

Professor Sprout's Greenhouse

Herbology didn't get as much screen time as Dark Arts. Still, it was fun, especially the scene in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets where potted Mandrakes created havoc. Professor Sprout's Greenhouse as part of Harry Potter London sets has Mandrakes and other exotic and magical plants. Venomous Tentacula hanging from the ceiling is also an attraction in the greenhouse.




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From London: Harry Potter™ Warner Bros Studio Tickets with Coach Transfers
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From London: Harry Potter™ Warner Bros Studio Tickets with Train Transfers and Optional Guided Tour
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From London: Harry Potter™ Warner Bros. Studio Tickets with Day Trip to Oxford
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From London: Harry Potter™ Warner Bros Studio Tickets with Hotel Private Transfers
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From London: Harry Potter™ Warner Bros Studio Tickets with London Film Locations Walking Tour
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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Visitors tips

  • You may need to walk a certain distance to reach one set from another. Ensure you wear comfortable footwear.
  • Wheelchairs are available for individuals with mobility concerns.
  • You might find queues outside sets depending on the crowd. Ensure you stay hydrated and energized to deal with long lines.
  • Avoid touching props on the sets, as you may need to pay for any damage to them.
  • Summer is the best time to visit the Harry Potter Studio sets due to fewer crowds. Christmas is an excellent time to catch magical decorations.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Potter Studio sets

How long does it take the explore Harry Potter London sets in Warner Bros. Studios?

Exploring Harry Potter London sets in Warner Bros. Studios takes at least an hour and a half.

What are the opening hours of Harry Potter sets in London's Warner Bros. Studio tours?

Opening hours of Harry Potter London sets in Warner Bros. Studio Tours are 9:30am to 10pm. Opening hours might change weekly and monthly. Please refer to the Warner Bros. Studios calendar before your visit.

Does my Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour include a guided tour?

Not all Harry Potter Studio tours include a guided tour. You would have to purchase tickets that specifically include guided tours.

Does my Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour include transfers?

Most Harry Potter Studio tours include return transfers. Ensure that you check before purchasing your tickets. 

How do I get from London to the Warner Bros. Studio?

Located about an hour’s drive from the London city center, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour offers several bus tours that offer hourly return transfers from central London and Birmingham directly to the studio tour.

What is the best time to go for a Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio tour?

We recommend going on a weekday for better availability of slots. You can visit Harry Potter™ Studios throughout the year. November to March is a less crowded time, while the place comes with magical festivities during Christmas.

Is Platform 9¾ at the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour real?

No, it's not the actual platform from the books or films. However, it's a meticulous recreation of the iconic set used in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, complete with a track and the Hogwarts Express train. There isn't a real Platform 9¾ anywhere, but the one in books and movies is a set at King's Cross Station in London. Platforms 9 and 10 are adjacent, with no hidden magical gateway between them. However, King's Cross Station features a fun photo op area dedicated to Platform 9¾, complete with a trolley disappearing through a brick wall illusion.