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Warner Bros. Studio London

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London sets

Included with Warner Bros. Studio London tickets

Timings

RECOMMENDED DURATION

5 hours

Hogwarts Express train at Harry Potter Studio Tour station.

From happy customers

Loved by 49 million+
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Liam T

Malta
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The tour guide was welcoming and very accurate about the history of Oxford and it's colleges. Harry Potter was just amazing with all the props, the sets, gringotts, diagon alley etc... Excellent souvenir shops at both destinations, and I would recommend to others.

Robin P

Germany
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Nick was a great guide. We were traveling with a group of 23 people and saw a lot all day long. First Oxford, then Harry. We’d love to do it again. It was worth the money.

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What a great experience! We went on our own and didn't have a single problem! I highly recommend it, and honestly, we don't regret it at all.

Isabella R

Italy
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It was a truly fantastic experience: the transfer was on time, and I received assistance from the moment I was picked up until the tickets were delivered. The bus was comfortable and had USB ports for charging phones.

Johanna J

Family
Yesterday
It was absolutely amazing! I loved how you could see the different Film scenes and could take so many pictures with all the different props.

Thomas B

Germany
Group
Yesterday
Everything was well organized, and the studios are fantastic for Harry Potter fans. When giving directions to the departure gate, it’s worth mentioning that you need to check the display board in the station’s entrance area to find the correct gate.

Senechal J

France
Family
Feb 2026
From London, Warner Bros. Studio Park is an hour's drive away. The driver was punctual and pleasant. We had very good communication. Once we arrived at the park, he took care of everything. And what can I say about the park? Magnificent!

Hendrawila O

Indonesia
Family
Dec 2025
The driver is very friendly and always gave information about the Warner bros. The driver was very responsive. Information about weather was accurate
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Harry Potter sets – Where the magic was made

Step onto the original stone floor of the Great Hall and wander through the wizarding world's most famous locations. These Harry Potter sets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London are the very same stages where the cast and crew spent over a decade bringing J.K. Rowling’s vision to life.

Where is it located?

The sets are the heart of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, located in Leavesden, just north of London. They are housed within the original soundstages where the films were produced.

How to access?

Access to all Harry Potter sets is included in your standard Studio Tour admission. As you follow the self-guided path through the studios, you will naturally transition from one iconic set to the next.

Things to know before booking Harry Potter set tickets

  • No set-only tickets: You cannot buy a ticket just for the sets; they are part of the comprehensive Studio Tour experience.
  • Capacity limits: Because these are authentic film sets with narrow walkways (especially Diagon Alley), entry is timed. Book well in advance as dates often sell out months ahead.
  • Time management: There is no time limit once inside, but most visitors spend about 3.5 to 4 hours exploring the sets and props.
  • Accessibility: Most sets are fully accessible, including the Great Hall and Gringotts. However, the Hogwarts Bridge has a slightly uneven surface, and the Knight Bus (in the Backlot) is view-only.

Harry Potter sets in a nutshell

Chamber of Secrets door with snake carvings, Harry Potter set, London.

Explore the physical environments that defined a generation of cinema. From the towering pillars of Gringotts to the cosy Gryffindor Common Room, these sets showcase the pinnacle of British film craftsmanship.

  • Must-see highlights: The Great Hall’s solid York stone floor, the hand-labelled wand boxes in Ollivanders, and the 1:24 scale model of Hogwarts Castle.
  • Unique facts: The Great Hall was one of the first sets built in 2000 and remained a permanent fixture throughout all eight films.

Your Harry Potter sets ticket types

Ticket typeIs set access included?Why go for it?Starting price
Standard entry

Yes

Budget-friendly

From £101.25

Entry + Transfer

Yes

Stress-free travel

From £101.25

Fully guided tour

Yes

Exclusive insights

From £150

Exploring the Harry Potter sets

Great Hall set with long tables and costumes during Harry Potter London tour.
Visitors exploring Diagon Alley at The Making of Harry Potter tour.
Visitors exploring Gringotts Wizarding Bank set at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.
Platform 9¾ at King's Cross Station, London, Harry Potter film set location.
Forbidden Forest set from Harry Potter tour in London.
Professor Sprout's greenhouse with magical plants, Harry Potter London tour.
Hogwarts Bridge at Harry Potter Studio Tour in London with visitors seated nearby.
Knight Bus at Harry Potter Studio Tour London near Hogwarts Bridge.
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The Great Hall

Walk through the massive oak doors into the hall featuring the House Points Counter and the owl-shaped lectern. Look closely at the walls—they are covered in real plaster, not plastic.

Key scene filmed here: The Sorting Ceremony scenes were filmed here in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, where new students were assigned to their houses. The hall also hosted seasonal feasts and appeared during the final battle in the last film.

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Diagon Alley

A masterclass in set design. Every shop window is packed with detail, from the dusty boxes in Ollivanders to the vibrant, moving displays at Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes.

Key scene filmed here: In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry first visited this street with Hagrid to buy his school supplies. The detailed set also doubled as part of Hogsmeade in later films.

Visit the Alley

Gringotts Wizarding Bank

Marvel at the grand marble hall and the Lestrange Vault. This set also features a "destroyed" version of the bank to show how digital and practical effects merge.

Key scene filmed here: In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, this is where Harry, Ron, and Hermione break into the vault and escape a dragon. The scene marked a major turning point in their quest.

All about the bank

Platform 9¾ and the Hogwarts Express

Home to the original Hogwarts Express steam engine. You can board the train carriages and see how the interior sets changed from film one to eight.

Key scene filmed here: The emotional farewell scene in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, set 19 years later, was filmed here. It showed Harry and Ginny sending their son off to Hogwarts.

Step on the magical platform

Forbidden Forest

Experience the eerie atmosphere of the forest, home to 19 giant trees. Watch out for Aragog the Acromantula and a life-size animatronic Buckbeak.

Key scene filmed here: In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry first meets Buckbeak here during a magical creatures lesson. The scene became memorable for showcasing both danger and trust in the forest’s depths.

More about the forest

Professor Sprout’s Greenhouse

Step inside this interactive set to see rows of magical plants. You can even try your hand at "pulling" a screaming Mandrake from its pot—just as the students did in The Chamber of Secrets.

Key scene filmed here: The Mandrake lesson in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was shot here. Students repotted the noisy plants to later create a potion that could revive those turned to stone by a monster.

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Hogwarts Bridge

Located in the Backlot, this weathered, wooden bridge is a fan favourite. It is an original set piece that you can actually walk across, offering a perfect perspective of the exterior Hogwarts architecture.

Key scene filmed here: In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the bridge appears during Harry and Hermione’s time-travel escape. It also features in key scenes during the Battle of Hogwarts in the final film.

The Backlot

Step outside to see the exterior sets, including the Knight Bus, Number 4 Privet Drive, and the creaky, walkable Hogwarts Bridge.

Architectural highlights of Harry Potter sets

Hogwarts Castle model illuminated at Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour, London.

The architecture of the Harry Potter sets is a "High-Bottom" blend of Tudor, Gothic, and Victorian styles. Production Designer Stuart Craig used real-world influences, like Durham Cathedral and Westminster Hall, to give Hogwarts a sense of history and "weight." The use of real stone, wood, and metal instead of lightweight foam makes these sets feel like permanent structures rather than temporary stages.

Know before you go

Typically 8:30am to 10pm (first/last tour varies).

​Detailed timings

Studio Tour Dr, Leavesden, Watford WD25 7GR.

​Get directions

  • Stand at the staff table: You’re allowed to walk right up to the professors’ end of the Great Hall. Stand where Dumbledore stood and check out the original staff costumes close-up.
  • Check window displays in Diagon Alley: Shops like Quality Quidditch Supplies and Flourish and Blotts have incredibly detailed window props, some with moving parts. Don’t just walk down the middle, peek into every storefront!
  • Don’t rush the train compartments: Each carriage scene is dressed to reflect different films, like scattered sweets or character props. Walk through slowly to spot story details from different years at Hogwarts.
  • In the Forbidden Forest, trigger the weather effects: Some effects, like fog and thunder, respond to movement or buttons nearby. If it feels still, look around, and you may find interactive features waiting to be activated.
  • Use the studio guide to spot which scenes were filmed in each space: It’s not always obvious where a set was used. The official guidebook marks scene references for each set, and matching them up while you're there makes the tour more immersive.
  • Take photos at quiet corners, not just central spots: Everyone crowds at Platform 9¾ and the Great Hall entrance, but some of the best shots are near corners of Diagon Alley or beside the Forbidden Forest’s tree roots.

​Plan your visit

Frequently asked questions about the Harry Potter sets

Yes, every ticket to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London includes access to all the sets mentioned above.