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Warner Bros Studio Harry Potter Sets | What To See

Walk through the actual Harry Potter sets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, where iconic scenes were brought to life. Visit the Great Hall, wander the eerie Forbidden Forest, and see the Hogwarts Express on Platform 9¾. It’s a rare chance to explore where magic met the camera, right inside Leavesden Studios.

Why are Harry Potter sets a must-visit?

Harry Potter London sets
  • It’s the real deal: See the original Great Hall, Dumbledore’s office, and other key locations exactly as they appeared in the films, right where the magic was originally filmed.
  • See the authentic props: Catch iconic objects up close, including magical textbooks, potions, and Hogwarts house robes. These are straight from the film sets and beautifully displayed.
  • Get some filming insights: Find out how wand battles, magical creatures, and spell effects were crafted using practical effects and digital tricks known only to studio insiders.
  • Don’t miss the photo ops: Capture yourself on film sets that millions recognise. Every corner of the Studio offers a chance for that perfect magical memory to take home.

Explore the 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.
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The Great Hall

The Great Hall features long wooden house tables, floating candles overhead, and detailed costumes from each Hogwarts house. Props include the House Points Counter, festive decorations, and Dumbledore’s iconic owl-shaped lectern.

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

This recreated shopping street includes storefronts like Ollivanders wand shop, Flourish and Blotts bookstore, and the brightly coloured Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes with a giant moving mannequin. Props like brooms, cauldrons, and robes fill this specific set.

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.

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Gringotts Wizarding Bank

You can walk through Gringotts’ grand marble hall lined with chandeliers, goblin desks, and ledgers. The Lestrange Vault is filled with shimmering treasures and a replica of Helga Hufflepuff’s enchanted cup.

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.

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Platform 9¾ and the Hogwarts Express

This set includes the full-size steam engine used in the films, train compartments styled for different movie moments, and props like luggage trunks, Hedwig’s cage, and the Honeydukes sweets trolley.

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.

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Forbidden Forest

This eerie set features towering trees, fog effects, and animatronic creatures like the giant spider Aragog and the hippogriff Buckbeak. It also gives you a sneak peek of props and lighting effects to mimic storms and magical events.

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.

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Professor Sprout’s Greenhouse

Inside the greenhouse, you can see rows of magical plants, including screaming Mandrakes in pots, gardening tools, and hanging vines. Many props kept here come straight from the film’s original Herbology scenes.

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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Visitors tips

  • 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.
  • Take photos at quiet corners, not just central spots: Everyone crowds at Platform 9 3⁄4 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.
  • 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, matching it up while you're there makes the tour more immersive.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Potter Studio sets

Are the sets at the Studio Tour the originals used in the Harry Potter films?

Yes, most sets on display, like the Great Hall, Diagon Alley, and Gringotts, are original or reconstructed using the same materials, designs, and props used during filming.

Can I walk inside the Great Hall, or is it just for viewing?

Yes, you can walk right through the Great Hall. It’s one of the few sets where you can fully enter, stand beside the house tables, and see the costumes up close.

How often do the sets change or rotate throughout the year?

The sets remain largely the same, but seasonal overlays occur. For example, Halloween brings floating pumpkins in the Great Hall, and Christmas includes festive trees and snow effects.

Are there hidden details in the sets that fans often miss?

Absolutely. Look for wand boxes labelled with crew names in Ollivanders, reused signs in Diagon Alley, and portraits that feature real production team members.

Can I take photos on every set, or are some photography restricted?

Photography is allowed on nearly all sets, including the Great Hall and Platform 9¾. A few areas may have flash restrictions due to lighting effects or props.

How accurate are the set layouts compared to what we see in the films?

Very accurate, though sets were originally filmed in segments. The Studio Tour reassembles them to give a full, walkable experience that combines key elements into one continuous path.

What’s the most detailed set to explore if you love behind-the-scenes work?

Gringotts Wizarding Bank is one of the most intricate, with ornate marble columns, real gold coins, and a vault filled with props from the Lestrange break-in scene.

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