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Explore the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London sets | What to see, highlights, & more

Step into the wizarding world and explore the authentic Warner Bros. Studio Tour London sets. This collection preserves the original stages where the Harry Potter film series came to life.

Discover the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London sets

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

The collection at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London features the actual sets, props, and costumes used throughout the decade-long production of the Harry Potter films. You can walk across the solid York stone floor of the Great Hall, built in 2000, or wander through the enchanting shopfronts of Diagon Alley. The collection spans a decade of filmmaking history (2001–2011), offering an immersive look at British film craftsmanship. From the towering marble pillars of Gringotts to the cosy Gryffindor Common Room, the sets provide a physical connection to the magic of cinema.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London sets | What to look out for?

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

The studio tour is divided into distinct environments that showcase different aspects of filmmaking. You will encounter interior soundstage sets that housed iconic locations like the Potions Classroom, as well as sprawling outdoor Backlot sets, including Privet Drive. The collection also includes massive architectural builds, such as the Hogwarts Bridge, and intricate, interactive botanical sets like Professor Sprout’s Greenhouse. Every area highlights the blend of practical construction and detailed set dressing that defined the series.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Visitor 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.
  • 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.

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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.