The Harry Potter film franchise was largely filmed in Leavesden (Watford) for over ten years and when filming finally concluded in 2010, the Warner Bros. team dedicated an entire studio complete with film props, costumes and sets.
The Studio Tour is located directly adjacent to where all eight films were made and produced so the tour really gives you an in-depth and first-hand experience of the Harry Potter films.
The London Harry Potter Studio Tour is an imperative place to visit for fans of the franchise. You'll get to fully immerse yourself in the world of Harry Potter and everything that was used in the movies. It's such a magical experience and it's definitely somewhere you should tick off your London bucket list!
Fans of the series will be in their element when visiting the studio as you'll be able to relive the wonderful magic of Harry Potter. Make sure you spend ample time getting to know about how the films were made as well as interacting with the various green screens throughout the tour. Fly on Harry's broomstick or drink butterbeer in Diagon Alley while you take plenty of pictures to remember your time there.
It's such a magical experience and it's definitely somewhere you should tick off your London bucket list!"
Not only will you get to experience the sets used in the films, but you'll also get to interact with props and costumes and you'll see behind the scenes clips of how many of the movies were made.
Harry Potter World UK also often puts on various shows and exhibitions such as Hogwarts in the snow and Dinner in the Great Hall where you'll get to experience what it was like to be a student at the most beloved wizardry school! These shows are often limited in space and tickets often sell out fast so if you want to visit a show or exhibition while at the studio, make sure you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
There's also a plethora of studio shops selling exclusive ranges of gifts and souvenirs as well as exact replicas of some of the clothing and wands that the cast used that you can purchase! The Harry Potter World shop also offers a number of treats and sweets that are replicas of the ones used in the films!
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