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In the footsteps of Harry Potter is an itinerary that immerses you in the literary and film series of J.K. Rowling.
Understand
It is possible to visit many places that inspired the Harry Potter books. The film series was shot in various locations around the UK. Starting in 2016, a new film series titled Fantastic Beasts is in progress. JK Rowling is making her debut as a screenwriter for this film series herself.
Theme parks
- 1 Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden (the studio is located 32 km north-west of London and less than 5 km of the M1 and the M25),
44 345 084 0900 
Child: 35 GBP / Adult : 43 GBP. – 
Leavesden is a former aircraft factory converted into a film studio. All Harry Potter films were shot here, starting in 2000. Many original film sets and props have been stocked and can now be viewed as part of the exhibition. - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter :
- 2 Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure Orlando (Florida), United States
- 3 Universal Studios Hollywood California, United States
- 4 Universal Studios Japan Osaka, Japan
Child: 
Leavesden is a former aircraft factory converted into a film studio. All Harry Potter films were shot here, starting in 2000. Many original film sets and props have been stocked and can now be viewed as part of the exhibition.
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All of these themed places have souvenir shops where you can buy Harry Potter souvenirs.
Filming locations
UK
Like an air from Hogwarts Express on the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a place seen in several films of the Harry Potter saga.
- 1 Glenfinnan Viaduct West Highlands – A large railway viaduct crossed by the Hogwarts Express train in several films of the saga. In summer you can travel on board The Jacobite, a similar steam train that connects Fort william To Mallaig.
- 2 Glen nevis (Near Fort William) – Impressive scenery including Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the UK, used as the backdrop for several Quidditch scenes.
- 3 Glencoe – It is a place which took as a backdrop several scenes. Do you remember Hagrid's hut? It was built on the hill near the Clachaig Inn (Clachaig Inn).
- 4 Black Rock Gorge (Evanton, near Dingwall) – It is a narrow, steep gorge that appears in the Goblet of Fire.
- 5 Alnwick Castle (Alnwick Castle) – Several outdoor scenes were filmed here for Hogwarts.
- 6 Goathland Station (Goathland Station) – Goathland Station is none other than Hogsmeade Station. She appears in several episodes of the saga.
- 7 Gloucester Cathedral (Gloucester Cathedral) 12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX (Gloucester), 44 1452 528095, e-mail : [email protected] Free. – Completed in 1499, this Gothic building features magnificent architecture and heritage. In popular culture, the cathedral is well known for having been used in several Harry Potter films.
- 8 Christ Church, University of Oxford St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP (Oxford), 44 1865 276492, e-mail : [email protected] 7 GBP. – One of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford, founded in 1546. The staircase in front of the hall served as the filming location for the staircase leading to the Great Hall of Hogwarts in the films. Although not used for filming, the hall itself was the inspiration for the design of Hogwarts' Great Dining Hall.
- 9 New College, University of Oxford Holywell St, Oxford OX1 3BN (Oxford), 44 1865 279253 (summer), 44 1865 279555 (winter)
11 h - 17 h. 4 GBP. – Despite its name, New College is actually one of the oldest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford. It was founded in 1379. The college cloisters were used to film certain scenes from the Hogwarts cloister in movies. - 10 Lacock Abbey (Sainte-Marie de Lacock Abbey) Lacock, Chippenham, SN15 2LG (Chippenham), 44 12 4973 0459, e-mail : [email protected] 13,4 GBP. – A former Augustinian convent in County Wiltshire, whose cloisters were used for filming scenes from Hogwarts cloister films. Some rooms were also used to film some classroom scenes that take place in Hogwarts. The place also appears in the series Fantastic Beasts.
- 11 Malham Cove (Malham) – Several scenes from the first film of Deathly Hallows were shot on the limestone sidewalk.
- 12 Hardwick Hall Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ (Chesterfield), 44 12 4685 0430, e-mail : [email protected] 13,95 GBP. – Used for exterior shots of Malfoy Manor in the films of the deathly Hallows, although it appears in a digitally altered form.
- 13 Freshwater West (near Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire) – This is the beach where Harry Potter and his friends are transported by Dobby in the first part of the Deathly Hallows. This is where Dobby dies in Harry's arms. The beach was also used in the filming of Robin Hood (2010) by Ridley Scott.
- 14 St. George's Hall (Liverpool) – Does it sound like 1920s New York? However, it is indeed St. George's Hall in Liverpool! Remember the whole thing was covered in snow, add some vintage cars to it ... we're almost in New York from the first installment of the Fantastic animals !
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London
How about you go to platform 9 ¾?
The Egyptian Avenue of the Highgate Cemetery where the 2e shutter of Fantastic animals has been turned.
Main article: London.
- 15 King's Cross Railway Station Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL (London), 44 20 7431-4001, e-mail : [email protected] Free. – This is the station where Harry and his friends board the Hogwarts Express train. Platform 9 ¾ does not exist and the filming was actually done between platforms 4 and 5, the real platforms 9 and 10 being separated by rails. The magical entrance to the 9 ¾ platform has been recreated at the entrance to the station to allow fans to have their photos taken, but count at least 2 h queue to be entitled to your photo. A "Harry Potter" souvenir shop is also located in the station for fans to purchase souvenirs. The exterior shots of the film were not filmed using the actual King's Cross Rail Station, but rather the adjacent St Pancras Rail Station, which is much more elaborate and impressive than King's Cross.
- 16 Millennium Bridge City of London / Southbank, London, SE1 9JE (London) Free. – Pedestrian bridge that crosses the Thames. In the Half-Blood Prince , the bridge is attacked by Death Eaters and collapses.
- 17 Highgate Cemetery (Highgate Cemetery) – If this location is in London, it appears as the Père-Lachaise cemetery in Paris in the movie Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. This Victorian cemetery is the setting for the film's final scene.
Edinburgh
Victoria Street at Edinburgh inspired Diagon Alley.
Main article: Edinburgh.
J.K. Rowling lived in Edinburgh while writing numerous books. Several places in the city could have been a source of inspiration for the adventures of Harry Potter, notably around the historic old town.
- 18 The Elephant House 21 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EN, 44 131-220-5355, e-mail : [email protected] – This cafe claims to be the harry potter birthplace. J. K. Rowling wrote much of the early books there.
- 19 Spoon Café Bistro 6A Nicolson Street, EH8 9DH – Previously Nicolson's Cafe, this is another place where J. K. Rowling wrote the first book.
- 20 The Balmoral Hotel 1 Princes Street, 44 131 556-2414, e-mail : [email protected] – Luxury hotel overlooking Waverley Station. J. K. Rowling stayed there in 2007 when she wrote the Deathly Hallows, the last book in the series Harry potter. It is possible to stay in this room, number 552, now named J.K. Rowling Suite.
- 21 Greyfriars Kirkyard at the southwest corner of the George IV Bridge, near the National Museum – Historic cemetery and church, close to The Elephant House cafe. It contains the tomb of Thomas Riddell, who may have given Voldemort's name. Nearby is the grave of poet William McGonagall, who gave his name to Professor Minerva McGonagall.
- 22 George Heriot's School Lauriston Place, 44 131 229-7263, e-mail : [email protected] – The prestigious private school downtown may have inspired Hogwarts. The Gothic-style building has several impressive towers. It is not open to the public, but can be viewed from Lauriston Place or Greyfriars Kirkyard.
- 23 Victoria Street between George IV Bridge and the Grassmarket – A curving cobblestone street, with high rise buildings and a variety of colorful shops, cafes and pubs. This may be the base of Diagon Alley.
- 24 J. K. Rowling Handprints (J. K. Rowling handprints) City Chambers quadrangle, next to the Royal Mile – In 2008 Rowling received the Edinburgh City Council Prize. In honor of this, a handprint was taken and cast in stone in front of the town hall.
- (in) This article is partially or entirely from the Wikivoyage article in English entitled « Harry potter tourism » (see the list of authors).
