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Professor Dumbledore’s Wooden Wand
£60.00
Best known as the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Albus Dumbledore was recognised as the master of the Elder Wand. As one of the three objects to make up the Deathly Hallows and crafted with the tail hair of a Thestral, this legendary wand is said to be the most powerful in existence.
Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire
During Harry’s fourth year, Hogwarts plays host to the . Three European schools participate in the tournament, with three ‘champions’ representing each school in the deadly tasks. The chooses , , and to compete against each other. However, Harry’s name is also produced from the Goblet thus making him a fourth champion, which leads to a terrifying encounter with a reborn Lord Voldemort.
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Personalised Slytherin Triwizard Shirt
£35.95
Show your loyalty and celebrate your house pride with this bespoke Slytherin Triwizard Shirt. The long-sleeved shirt comes in the traditional house colour of emerald green which is combined with black stripes. The iconic Hogwarts crest is embroidered onto the left-hand side of the shirt which is made up of the symbolic Hogwarts house animals a lion for Gryffindor, a serpent for Slytherin, a badger for Hufflepuff and an eagle for Ravenclaw.
Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio Tour With An Overnight Stay
The Harry Potter Studio tour is an incredible day out regardless of whether you’re a Harry Potter fan or not. One of our RadioTimes.com team went with her mum who’d never seen the films and even she was talking about it for days afterwards.
It’s as close to stepping through the screen into the films as you can get, letting you walk through sets including the Great Hall, Diagon Alley, and Professor Sprout’s Greenhouse.
With this deal from Holiday Extras, you can get your tickets and a hotel stay at a reduced price, which is super convenient if you’re travelling from further afield and want to be able to enjoy your day out with worrying about the traffic on the drive home.
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Hotels Near The Harry Potter Studios
- Mercure London one of the closest hotels to the actual studios, this would be a good option if you are driving and want to be as close as possible
- Holiday Inn Express London right next to Watford Junction, this mid-range and well reviewed property is convenient for both trains to London, and for the studio shuttle
- Jurys Inn London Watford another great mid-range option, just a short walk from Watford Junction train station
Personalized Slytherin Triwizard Shirt
$40.00
Show your loyalty and celebrate your house pride with this custom-made Slytherin Triwizard Jersey. The long-sleeved shirt comes in the traditional house color of emerald green, combined with black stripes. The iconic Hogwarts crest is embroidered onto the left-hand side of the shirt, which is made up of the symbolic Hogwarts house animals a lion for Gryffindor, a serpent for Slytherin, a badger for Hufflepuff, and an eagle for Ravenclaw.
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Shuttle Bus From Watford Junction
Your journey to the Studio Tour is carbon-free as our buses are powered by electric. This journey is included as part of your entry ticket.
Regular shuttle buses operate from Watford Junction to the Studio Tour with a journey time of around 15 minutes. Buses run at least every 30 minutes from 9.20am . The last return shuttle bus back to Watford Junction will depart the Studio Tour when the Tour closes. For more information regarding this, please see the opening times calendar.
What To Expect At Warner Bros Studio Tour London
At the Studio Tour visitors are invited to go behind-the-scenes and:
- Explore authentic sets. Walk in the footsteps of all your favourite characters as you experience countless special sets including the Great Hall, Forbidden Forest, Gringotts Wizarding Bank and the Hogwarts Express at Platform 9 ¾.
- Discover the real-life magic behind spellbinding special effects, along with visual and creature effects. Experience green screen technology used in Quidditch first-hand, learn how intricate prosthetics transformed actors into Gringotts goblins and how life-size animatronics brought Buckbeak the Hippogriff to life.
- Spot all your favourite props, from the big to the small – Harry’s first Golden Snitch to a giant model of Hogwarts Castle. Delight in the attention to detail and artistry that could be easily missed on screen, like the 950 filled potion jars lining the walls of the Potions classroom.
- Enjoy a closer look at the costumes worn by well-loved characters. From Quidditch uniforms to Yule Ball robes, you’ll be able to see all the hidden details on these beautifully embroidered costumes.
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Warner Bros Studio Tour
Go behind the scenes and explore some of the most famous sets from the Harry Potter franchise!
You’ll discover the breathtakingly detailed sets, stunning costumes and amazing props and animatronics from one of the most successful film series of all times, located in the studios where it first began.
You’ll begin the tour by walking through the grand doors to the Great Hall, which served as the backdrop to some of the most iconic scenes in the Harry Potter films. Additional sets you’ll be able to explore are the Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley and Platform 9 3/4, where you will be able to admire the famous Hogwarts Express. You’ll also discover hundreds of the films props and costumes.
Plus, you’ll be able to learn how your favourite sets were created from technical drawings to scale models, and how the special and visual effects teams made Harry Potter fly!
Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Harry Potter Studio
A. The Harry Potter Studios are located about 20 miles from London at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, WD25 7LR.
A. Yes. You can avail free parking services outside the Harry Potter Studios by simply displaying your ticket. Priority parking is also available for visitors next to the studio entrance however, you would have to book and pay for your spot in advance.
A. The Harry Potter Studio opening times are as follows: Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM. Monday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday and Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM. For opening hours in 2023, please refer to the Harry Potter Studio Tours calendar.
A. The Harry Potter Studio is closed on March 30, November 7 to 11, and December 25 and 26.
A. If you’re looking for lesser crowds, November to March is the best time to go for a Harry Potter Studio tour. However, if you’re looking for a magical experience, you can go for a tour during the Christmas season and witness the magical festivities first-hand.
A. While you can take a bus and/or train to reach the Harry Potter Studios in London, the best commute option is to opt for a return transfer as part of your tour. This way you don’t have to plan to commute back and forth to London.
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Chocolate Frog With Personalised Wizard Card
Create your very own bespoke personalised wizard card for the ultimate Harry Potter gifting experience. Great for yourself or as the perfect gift for a treasured keepsake, unique to every Hogwarts student. The beloved and best-selling Chocolate Frog with Personalised Wizard Card will be sure to excite both chocolate lovers and collectors alike.
Chocolate Frog With Personalized Wizard Card
$25.00
Create your very own bespoke personalized wizard card for the ultimate Harry Potter gifting experience. Great for yourself or as the perfect gift for a treasured keepsake, unique to every Hogwarts student. The beloved and best-selling Chocolate Frog with Personalized Wizard Card will be sure to excite both chocolate lovers and collectors alike.
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Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2
After destroying one Horcrux and discovering the significance of the three Deathly Hallows, Harry, Ron and Hermione continue to seek the other Horcruxes in an attempt to destroy Voldemort, who has now obtained the powerful . The Dark Lord discovers Harry’s hunt for his Horcruxes and launches an attack on Hogwarts, where the trio return for one last stand against the dark forces that threaten both the Wizarding and Muggle worlds.
Our Guide To Warner Bros Studio Tour London
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is a truly incredible experience, offering you the chance to explore the grand sets and sheer filmmaking magic of the Harry Potter film series.
Showcasing the best of British filmmaking, the level of detail you come across as you explore the Studio Tour is hard to believe.
See the Gryffindor common room, visit Dumbledores office, peer into Hagrids hut and see the incredible animatronic door to the Chamber of Secrets and much more!
Inclusions
- Entrance Ticket to Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter
- Roundtrip coach transportation from King’s Cross or Victoria in Central London,
- Step into the Great Hall, walk down Diagon Alley and visit Dumbledores office
- See actual costumes and props from all eight Harry Potter film
- Free Wi-fi and Harry Potter movie playing onboard
How to Book?
There are three different departure points. When booking, simply choose the time you want to catch the bus and begin your adventure!
- Victoria: Up to ten daily departures from Bus Stop 3, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SH. The nearest station is Victoria.
- King’s Cross: Three daily departures from King’s Cross Station, Pancras Road, Bus Stop T.
Why not include a 4-hour hop-on hop-off tour with your ticket?
An ideal gift?
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Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition And Thames Sightseeing River Cruise For Two
Get a rare insight into the behind-the-scenes magic of the Harry Potter films with this photographic exhibition. A cinematic project like few others at the time, you’ll be able to appreciate the true scope of the eight films which worked with numerous child actors to produce the movies we know and love.
Harry Potter made his mark on London and now you can too. With these tickets, you also get a 24-hour Thames River Pass, which lets you see London’s landmarks from the water.
Arriving From The North
Exit the M1 at Junction 6a and merge onto the M25 . Exit the M25 at Junction 20 and head south east on the A41 towards London . Keep in the left hand lane at the Hunton Bridge roundabout. Move into the left hand lane for the A405 . Take the left hand fork ahead and then take the first exit at the roundabout into the Studio Tour.
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Watch Harry Potter On Your Journey Home
The fun doesnt stop when the tour ends. Afterwards, you can travel back to one of the two central London locations on a branded Warner Bros. Studio Tour bus! Sit back and relax while you enjoy a screening of Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone and let the feeling of nostalgia flow through you. If you have viewed the film recently, connect to the free wi-fi and post your tour pictures online instead. Let your friends know what they missed on the fantastic Warner Bros. studio tour!
The tour is a cost-effective and thoroughly entertaining experience for people of all ages. Whether you are an HP fan or not, youre sure to find something to enjoy. Remember to choose the pickup and drop off option when you purchase tickets for a smooth journey to and from the studio. Book your tickets now to visit the attraction and create some great memories.
Harry Potter London Bus Tour For Two
This three hour mini-coach tour of London will take you to some of the capital’s most iconic locations used in the Harry Potter universe. It includes sites from every film, and you’ll be able to push a trolley on Platform 9 and 3/4 just like Harry and Ron, and stand outside number 12 Grimmauld Place .
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St Visit To The Warner Bros Studio Tour Making Of Harry Potter
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent Studio Tour experience. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed exploring The Making of Harry Potter with us, and that there was something for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Studio Tour again in the future.
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I accidentally booked the wrong date for my booking to take my mum for a surprise birthday visit and Ive emailed with no response and tried called but all it says is sorry this line is unobtainable and then cuts out. I would like to change it asap so the date and time slot doesnt go!
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review following your recent booking experience for the Studio Tour. We are concerned to hear of your booking experience and would like to contact you directly regarding your comments. To assist with this, please use the Contact Us page on our website, selecting the option feedback. When submitting your feedback, please include a summary of your comments, your booking reference number and the reference WB-0967364. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Harry Potter And The Forbidden Forest Experience
The Forbidden Forest is a source of fear and wonder for the students of Hogwarts, and now you can live it for yourself. This experience offers you a chance to wander through the misty, wintry forest and encounter Hagrid’s favourite magical creatures along the way.
This would make for a magical gift, and you can buy this experience as a gift card. Check out our guide for other Harry Potter-themed gifts for more inspiration.
If you want to get tickets, you’d better hurry! This experience finishes on the 15th January.
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Where Is The Harry Potter Studio Tour
The Harry Potter Studio Tour takes place in the Warner Bros. Studio, which is found in Leavesden, England. This is around 20 miles northwest of London.
The Warner Bros. Studio is a fully working film studio, one of the largest in the UK, and many films have been shot here, including the whole Harry Potter franchise as well as some of the Star Wars, Batman, and Mission: Impossible films.
Arriving From The M25
Clockwise: Exit the M25 at Junction 19. At the Hunton Bridge roundabout take the second exit onto the A41 and move into the left hand lane for the A405 . Take the left hand fork ahead and then take the first exit at the roundabout into the Studio Tour.
Anti-Clockwise: Exit the M25 at Junction 20 and head south east on the A41 towards London . Keep in the left hand lane at the Hunton Bridge roundabout. Move into the left hand lane for the A405 . Take the left hand fork ahead and then take the first exit at the roundabout into the Studio Tour.
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Magical Cocktail Making Experience At The Cauldron For Two
If you’ve always fancied yourself a bit of a wizard at cocktail making, this is the experience for you. In this one, you’ll get to put on your wizard robes and make cocktails using molecular technology it’s practically magic.
They also have non-alcoholic options available, so if you don’t drink there’s no need to miss out on the fun.
Best Time To Visit Harry Potter Studio Tours
: This is the off-season during which there will be comparatively lesser crowds.
Another highly recommended experience is visiting during Christmas, owing to the magical decoration and atmosphere.
Due to its popularity, the Harry Potter Studio Tour is always bustling with fans. However, since their intake capacity is limited, you would be able to comfortably explore.
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Warner Bros London Tour With Transfers
If youre looking to save time and money on commuting to and from the Harry Potter Studios, opt for Guided Warner Bros. Studio tours that include return transfers. You do not have to worry about planning travel between London and Leavesden instead, you will be picked up from one of several pick-up points in Central London, from where you will be transported on a luxury coach with built-in Wi-Fi to the studios, and dropped back in the same way. With your transportation worries taken care of, you spend your time exploring the Warner Bros Studios that includes attractions like sets of all eight films, and other important areas of the films including the Great Hall, Diagon Alley, Platform 9 ¾, Dumbledores Office and more.