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Taking a Harry Potter Studio Tour in London: Everything You Need to Know

Last updated: April 9, 2024 . Written by Laurence Norah - 24 Comments

If you’re a Harry Potter fan visiting the UK, the chances are high that you want to take the Harry Potter Studio Tour near London. This tour, of the Warner Bros. Studio where the majority of the films were shot, is a fascinating experience, and well worth doing even if you’re not a Harry Potter fan.

You can visit places like the Great Hall, the railway station, various filming locations from inside Hogwarts, the Forbidden Forest, and even Diagon Alley.

As well as visiting the film sets, you will also learn all about how the films were made, see many of the props from the movies, get to participate in some green screen magic, have the opportunity to try Butterbeer, and of course, buy all the Harry Potter merchandise you can imagine!

In this guide we’re going to go through everything you need to know to visit the Harry Potter Studios, including how to get there, how to get tickets, information for making the most of your day, and lots more! Let’s get started by answering some questions you may have.

Where Was Harry Potter Filmed?

Harry Potter was filmed all across the UK, at real world locations such as Glenfinnan Viaduct, Alnwick Castle, Glencoe in Scotland and Leadenhall Market in London . See our full guide to Harry Potter filming locations in the UK for more.

The interior sets and the majority of the rest of the films were shot at the Warner Bros. Studio in Leavesden, just outside London.

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.

Harry Potter Studio Opening Times

You will definitely want to check the website for up-to-date opening times, but generally throughout the year the studio is open from 8.30am through to 10pm. More specifically:

• Doors open at 8.30am
• First tour starts at 9am
• Final tour starts at 6.30pm
• Studio closes at 10pm

These times do vary by day. In terms of dates, the Studio is open every day of the week. There are some exceptions, it is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day (25th and 26th of December).

How Much Does the Harry Potter Studio Tour Cost?

Prices for the standard tour are as follows (correct as of April 2024).

• Adult: £53.50
• Child aged 5-15: £43
• Childer Under 4: Free
• Family: £172
• Carer: Free

For a family, this can be either 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children.

You can also purchase more expensive tour packages, but these are the basic prices. Note that these are just entry prices, and don’t include any transport.

Is the Harry Potter Studio Tour Accessible?

The Harry Potter Studio Tour is accessible, and visitors can bring one carer free of charge with proof of entitlement.

For the studio itself, the majority of it is level and accessible for wheelchair users. There are some exceptions, such as the Hogwarts Bridge and the Knights Bus. Diagon Alley also includes an incline and cobbled streets.

Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are permitted but mobility scooters cannot be wider than 86cm.

Visitors with assistance dogs are welcome and water bowls can be provided. There’s also a dedicated toilet area for assistance dogs.

For visitors with a hearing impairment, induction loops can be provided. A portable iPad is also available (this must be booked in advance), which can provide a subtitled version of some of the films. It’s also possible to book a BSL tour in advance.

For more information on accessibility and any other needs you have, please visit the accessibility section of the official website.

How to Get to the Harry Potter Studio Tour

You have two major options for getting to the Harry Potter Studio Tour – you can take a tour which includes your transport, or you can make your own way there using either public transport or a car.

We’ll go through both of these options so you can make the right decision as to which is going to be best for you.

Certainly, the easiest option for getting to the Harry Potter Studios is to take a tour which includes your return transport.

These tours leave from various locations around London (and other parts of the UK), and included in the price of your tour will be pre-booked timed entry to the Studio Tour and return transport to and from a pick-up point.

Note that most tours do not include a guide inside the experience as it is largely self-guided. However, you can book a tour, such as this one , which does include a guide for the time inside the studio as well. When choosing tours, do check how long they give you at the studio. You will generally want a minimum of three hours, although you might find four hours will be more suitable if you want to experience everything.

Some options include:

• This tour  which departs from the Victoria Coach Station in London
• Another tour with departure from Victoria Coach Station in London
• A slightly longer tour giving you 4 hours at the studio, with departure from Kings Cross Station, London
• This is a fully guided tour which includes return transport and a guide throughout the experience.
• This tour of the Harry Potter studios , which includes return transport from central London hotels
• If you want to do more on your day, this tour includes a tour of Oxford as well as the Studios , with departures from Great Portland Street, London
• This tour , with one of our favorite walking tour companies Take Walks includes a short walking tour of central London (including some Harry Potter filming locations in London ), followed by round trip transport to the studio and entry to the Studio Tour for four hours. We’ve done this tour and it is a good option although does make for a full day.

As you can see, there are lots of options! We’ve got more on all of these in the section below on how to buy your tickets for the Studio Tour.

By Public Transport

From central London, it’s fairly easy to get to the Harry Potter Studios by public transport. You will take the train from Euston Station to Watford Junction.

Then you need to take a dedicated shuttle bus operated by the Studio Tour that runs from just outside Watford Junction Station (it is well sign posted), that takes you directly to the studios.

For the train, you can either buy your tickets in advance here , or you can pay on the day using a contactless or Oyster card. This will require you to tap in and tap out using the yellow card readers. Note that Oyster cards and contactless cards do not work beyond Watford Junction, so don’t go any further than this.

See our  guide to buying and using the Oyster card in London , and our  guide to paying for public transport in London  for more information on using these forms of payment for travel in and around London.

For the shuttle bus, this is included in the price of your entry ticket. To board the bus you will need to have a valid pre-purchased ticket to the Harry Potter Studios, or proof of a ticket booking confirmation (printed or on your phone).

Getting to the Harry Potter Studios by car is relatively easy. Depending on the time of day, exact departure location and traffic, the drive from central London takes around an hour to ninety minutes.

From Oxford it’s around an hour, and it’s around two hours from Birmingham. Visitors with valid pre-purchased Studio tickets can take advantage of free parking on site. Note you cannot enter the parking area without a valid ticket or booking confirmation for that day.

Where to Buy Harry Potter Studio Tour Tickets

If you are making your own way to the Harry Potter studios, you have to buy your ticket in advance from the official website . You cannot turn up without a ticket, and tickets are not for sale on site.

Tickets go on sale well in advance, but despite the site having capacity for up to 6,000 people a day, they tend to sell out far in advance, so you will want to plan as far ahead as possible.

The summer months, weekends, and school holidays are the busiest days of the year for the Studio so we recommend that you book as far in advance as you can if you are visiting over those periods.

Weekdays often have better availability, so if you are flexible, look at different days of the week to maximise your chances of getting a ticket.

Tickets are for timed entry, which helps the studios manage visitor numbers throughout the day. Whilst there is no limit to how long you can stay after you enter, you do need to enter the attraction at the time you book. There is a little bit of flexibility in this, but it’s best not to show up hours later than your time to avoid disappointment.

The WB Studios Tour folks recommend you arrive at the site at least 20 minutes before your ticket time so you can go through the security checks.

If you can’t buy a ticket from the official site, don’t worry, you still have lots of options.

First, you can opt to take a tour with a tour company, as these have a different ticket allocation system. Whilst this will be slightly more expensive, at least you will still be able to go, and it will include transport as well. See here for some of the tour options available, and here for even more !

Another option is to book a Deluxe Tour, which includes a two-hour guided tour of the studios, a photo package, a hot meal, butterbeer, souvenir guidebook and special designated parking. Following the guided tour, you are free to explore yourself. As Deluxe Tours are more expensive, they tend to have better availability.

Deluxe Tours can be booked directly with the Studios, subject to availability, on the official site here .

How Long Does the Harry Potter Studio Tour take?

The regular tour itself is self-guided, other than an introduction at the beginning, so you can take as long as you like to wander the studios.

The average length of a visit is around three and a half hours, and that is what the studio estimates most people will take and forecast their capacity around.

This is also about the amount of time that most tour companies will give you, although some offer a bit more time on site, so if you think you will need more time, be sure to pick a tour company that offers more time.

Where to Stay Near the Harry Potter Studios

The majority of visitors to the Harry Potter Studios visit from London as a day trip, and choose a hotel in London. If you go down this route, you might want to consider a hotel that makes it easier to get to the studios, be that by public transport or on one of the tours.

We’ve suggested some options below, as well as some hotels near the Studios themselves if you want to be really close.

Note that hotels in London are relatively expensive, especially those located near major attractions, and rooms aren’t always huge. However, we’ve picked what we think are a good choice for you.

We also recommend reading our guide to where to stay in London for some suggested options across all budgets.

Hotels near London Victoria train station (where most bus tours depart)

• Comfort Inn Buckingham Palace Road – great value 3* property just 5 minutes walk from London Victoria train station
• The Resident Hotel – well reviewed 4* property, five minutes from London Victoria.
• Lime Tree Hotel – A well reviewed boutique hotel, around nine minutes walk from London Victoria
• Walrus Bar and Hostel – it’s not too close to London Victoria (15-20 minutes by public transport, or a 35 minute walk), but it’s very central and is a great budget option for London in general

Hotels near Euston train station (for the train)

• YHA London St. Pancras – a good value budget option a short walk from both Euston and Kings Cross stations. Offers both private and dormitory style rooms
• Comfort Inn and Suites King Cross – a great mid-range option, with all rooms coming with a kitchenette
• Point A Hotels – comfortable, cosy rooms, part of the well rated budget-friendly Point A hotel chain
• Radisson Blu Edwardian – luxury, boutique accommodation, a short walk from Euston station

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

Our Harry Potter Studio Tour Review and Experience

Now for the fun stuff! Although, if you want your visit to be a surprise, you might want to skip this section, as you now have everything you need to know in order to visit.

Still, if you want an idea of what to expect from your visit, read on, and we’ll share our own experiences of visiting the Harry Potter Studios! We have actually visited a few times over the years, both via a tour and using our own transport, and well talk about that a bit as well.

The first time we visited the studios we came from central London, taking the train to Watford Junction and the Shuttle Bus to the studio. When we visited there was a fee for the shuttle bus, but this is now included in the price of the ticket. The train was easy, and the shuttle bus departure point was well marked just outside the train station.

We pre-booked our tickets on the official website, so with our email booking confirmation we picked up our tickets from the kiosks. They have both staffed ticket windows and automatic kiosks – both work!

Once we had our ticket, which had our entry time on it, we went through security and joined the line for entry.

On another visit we took a tour to central London to compare the experience, specifically this tour . Whilst getting to the studio ourselves was easy enough, obviously having a bus take us directly to and from the studio from central London did make things even easier. However as it wasn’t a guided tour, once we were on site the experience was the same as visiting ourselves.

All entries for the Harry Potter Studio Tour are timed, so you have to wait in line, as they let each group in all together. Still, waiting in line is made fun, as the line has the cupboard under the stairs set right next to it, meaning you can start getting excited about your upcoming adventure straight away (and start taking pictures!).

At the time of our entry, we were all ushered into a large waiting room with a series of screens around the walls and given a brief introduction as to what we might expect. We then went into a cinema where some of the key cast members shared their thoughts. Then, the cinema screen rolled away, revealing a giant wooden door before us. Here, a guide welcomed us, and prepared us for our journey.

The Great Hall and Beyond

After our introduction, the massive wooden doors we were standing in front of opened, and the Great Hall was revealed. I have to say, this was pretty amazing, to be able to step into the world of Harry Potter. The Great Hall set was used as the Great Hall for six of the films, with many scenes shot here.

It certainly felt like the most complete of the sets we visited, as it was totally immersive and all around us, and was quite an experience.

From the Great Hall we were essentially allowed to continue on our own into the first half of the tour building. This had so much to see that I won’t go into it all here.

To give you an idea though, you can do everything from practice your wand waving through to seeing the Womping Willow in action through to visiting the potions laboratory, meeting Buckbeak, hanging out on Platform 9 3/4, and wandering around the Forbidden Forest!

Food and Butterbeer

Around half way through the tour, you come to the Backlot Cafe. This serves hot and cold food, as well as that famous drink – Butterbeer! This is a non-alcoholic beverage that tastes sort of like a mix of marshmallows and popcorn. It is definitely a must-try when visiting! We can also recommend the Butterbeer icecream which is very good.

You don’t have to eat here, as there are other dining options on site, including the Studio Cafe. However, if you want to try Butterbeer, the Backlot Cafe is the place to do it.

Privet Drive and the Night Bus

Once you’ve finished your butterbeer experience, it’s time to head outside to Privet Drive! Here you can see the house where Harry grew up, as well as a number of other fairly large props and sets, including the Knight Bus and the bridge that led across the ravine outside Hogwarts.

This is the only outside part of the tour, and it isn’t a huge area, although if the weather isn’t great you might want a waterproof jacket to enjoy this part of the tour.

Gringotts Bank, Diagon Alley and the Last of the Tour

After seeing the exterior part of the tour, you enter the final part of the tour. Don’t worry though, you’re only really half way though – there’s loads to see still! From here you’re going to see a lot of the props and costumes, as well as detailed information on how these were created, and the work that went into them.

You’re also going to have the opportunity to walk through Gringotts Bank, meet a dragon, walk right down Diagon Alley, and see such locations as Ollivanders Wand Shop!

Finally, and perhaps most impressively, you come to the 1:24 scale model of Hogwarts itself. This is a massive construction that fills a whole room, and is truly spectacular. You can also watch videos to see how the model was used and digitally merged into the final films, which is very impressive.

Once you’re done with all the above, you pop out into the shop, where you can buy pretty much any Harry Potter merchandise you can imagine!

Tips for Visiting the Harry Potter Studio

Based on our experiences visiting the Harry Potter Studio in London, we’ve put together the following tips to help you plan your visit and maximise your time.

Decide how you want to visit

As described earlier in detail, you have a number of options for visiting the Harry Potter Studios, although depending on ticket availability, you might not always have every option. However, the main options are:

• Book a standard tour and plan your own transport, either by train/shuttle or car
• Book a deluxe tour and plan your own transport, either by train/shuttle or car
• Book a tour that includes transport and entry like this

Whichever you choose to go for, you will definitely have a great time!

Book your tickets in advance

We can’t emphasise this enough – tickets are not available on site – you have to book in advance . If you’re travelling independently, you can do that through the official site .

If tickets are not available through the official site for the time you want to visit, or you’d rather let someone else handle your transport, here is a good selection of tours to choose from , and here are some more options .

Plan your time

The average visit time is three and a half hours, so make sure you give yourself at least this much time on site. Don’t forget there’s food on-site as well as a massive gift shop, so you’ll want to factor time in for these activities too. Some fans can easily spend 4 or 5 hours here.

Whilst the majority of tours that include transport give you at least three hours on site, some allow for longer visits, so make sure to book the right tour for you. There is a lot to do and see on site, so more time can definitely be put to good use and you don’t want to feel rushed!

One of the best parts of visiting the Harry Potter Studios is just how interactive the experience can be. Whilst it’s certainly not a theme park, there’s a lot to do, from practicing your wand skills through to pushing your own trolley through the wall at platform 9 3/4 through to riding and summoning your own broomstick!

Some of these experiences will have a short queue, but due to the timed system for entry, these will never be too long.

Many visitors also come in full Harry Potter outfits, so don’t be afraid to dress up and get into the swing of things. You won’t be alone, and it adds to the experience for many people!

Further Reading

And that’s it for our guide to the Harry Potter Studio Tour in London. We hope you found it useful – we certainly had a lot of fun taking the tour and putting this post together!

As well as this post, we’ve also got a lot more content that we think you’ll find useful, both Harry Potter related, and other content to help you plan your time in London and the UK.

• Whilst this is one of the best places for Harry Potter fans to visit in the UK, it’s by no means the only Harry Potter location or activity you can take part in. Check out our guides to finding Harry Potter in London, Harry Potter in Edinburgh and Harry Potter in Scotland for more inspiration.
• We also have a complete guide to Harry Potter filming locations in the UK
• A  Two Day London Itinerary  to help you see all the highlights of London. There’s also a  1 day version  if you’re short on time, and both a  3 day  and a  six day itinerary  if you’re here for longer
• Our detailed  packing list for London , to help you prepare for your trip
• Our  guide to buying and using the London Oyster Card , and our  guide to public transport in London  to help you get around without spending too much money
• My tips for finding the  best Photography Locations in London
• Our full  review of the London Pass  to help you decide if this attractions pass can save you money on your visit to London
• The best Things to Do in Kensington , London, in case you wanted to focus more on a specific region of the city
• A review of a  one day walking tour in London , should you want a guided tour of all of London’s highlights
• Our  detailed itinerary for  two weeks in the UK , should you want to have London as the start of a bigger adventure. We also have a  one week UK itinerary  for a slightly shorter visit.
• Thoughts on taking a  day trip from London, taking in Stonehenge, Bath and the Cotswolds , our  guide to visiting Oxford for a day, and our guide to things to do in Cambridge .
• The  Eyewitness Travel Guide to London , which has all sorts of information within, including more itineraries and ideas for your trip. We also recommend the  Rick Steve’s London 2019  guide, the #1 bestseller on Amazon for UK travel guides, and always an excellent source of relevant information

And that’s it! Are you a Harry Potter wanting to take the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour? Have any questions about a visit? Let us know your thoughts or questions in the comments below!

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15th August 2023 at 8:43 am

what an amazing detailed blog. really helped me understand and plan the trip. I am booked for 1st October 5:30 as didn’t get any other day or time slot on the website,, do you think I should look at going through a tour agent to get more time in the day time or evening is fine? hoping there will be no issues in taking public transport while coming back. we will be staying in Westminster.

Laurence Norah says

15th August 2023 at 9:08 am

Thanks very much! So I think you will be fine. On the 1st October it looks like the studio tour doesn’t close until 10pm, and I would say that 4.5 hours should be more than enough. The last bus to the station leaves at 10pm, so just be sure to be on that. In terms of trains, looking at the West Midlands train timetables, the last train on a Sunday back to central London is at quarter to 1 in the morning, so I think you will be fine.

Enjoy your visit!

George says

3rd May 2023 at 7:47 am

I just finished reading your post about taking a Harry Potter studio tour and I have to say it was incredibly informative and enjoyable to read! You provided a lot of helpful information for anyone planning on taking a tour, from practical tips on transportation and timing to advice on how to make the most out of the experience.

One of the things I really appreciated about your post was how you made it clear that the tour is not just for die-hard Harry Potter fans. Even for those who have only seen the movies, the tour can be a fascinating and immersive experience. I also liked how you emphasized the importance of taking your time and really exploring each exhibit and set, rather than rushing through them.

Your post was also full of helpful details, from what to expect on the tour to how to save money on tickets. I particularly appreciated your recommendation to book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment, as well as your advice to avoid peak times if possible.

Overall, I thought your post was a fantastic resource for anyone planning on taking a Harry Potter studio tour. You provided a wealth of information and tips that will undoubtedly make the experience more enjoyable for anyone who reads your post. Thanks for sharing your insights and expertise with us!

4th May 2023 at 5:30 pm

Thanks very much George, I appreciate your feedback!

3rd April 2023 at 10:58 am

Hi there! I just read your blog post about taking a Harry Potter Studio Tour and I have to say, it’s an incredibly informative and detailed guide. I’ve been to the Studio Tour myself and I can attest to the accuracy of your tips and advice.

I particularly appreciate the way you organized your post into different sections, making it easy for readers to find the information they need. Your advice about booking tickets in advance and arriving early is spot on – it’s definitely worth taking those extra steps to avoid long lines and ensure the best possible experience.

Your photos are also amazing and really bring the tour to life. It’s wonderful to see all the different sets and props up close and your photos do a great job of capturing the intricate details that went into creating them.

Overall, I think this post is a fantastic resource for anyone planning a visit to the Harry Potter Studio Tour. You’ve covered everything from transportation to food to the best photo opportunities, making it a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to make the most of their visit. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us!

Highly Recommended to all.

3rd April 2023 at 11:27 am

Thanks very much, I’m glad to hear you found the post useful and you enjoyed your Harry Potter Studio Tour 🙂

Jean searle says

25th October 2021 at 11:18 pm

My family live on the wirral it would take us about 3 1/ 2 hrs to get there with the price of fuel costly then the stay overnight in the hotel with bed and breakfast. Your outstanding entry price for an adult £48 Kids price extortionate my granddaughter is 8yrs old obsessed with Harry Potter reads the books loves the films she is desperate to come on the studio tour but can’t justify you outrageous prices. And then we have to pay for fuel to travel back. I am registered disabled but not in a wheelchair. My husband is my carer we are also pensioners do you honestly expect a disabled person to pay £48 to get in while OK my carer is free surely you should have compensation for the disabled person. As it stands we have to keep letting the 8yr old down as we can’t afford your prices. Then the added extras for the bus etc. I would ask you to see if you could establish a different rate for children under 10 and the disabled pensioner please as we would bring her but out of our pension we cannot afford your cost. Hope you take into account what I have said. Underprivileged children should be catered for I know.you have to make your money but at the cost of a child. Shame on you. My granddaughter may never get to see it now.xc

26th October 2021 at 10:13 am

Thanks for your message! So to be clear, this website is not associated with the Warner Bros Studio or Harry Potter tour. It’s just a guide to visiting. If you want to reach out to them directly, you’ll need to do so via their website. Their contact information can be found here: https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/contact-us/

All the best,

Dave Gaudie says

23rd July 2021 at 6:54 pm

Can I take photos throughout the tour ?

23rd July 2021 at 7:02 pm

Yep photography is permitted pretty much everywhere in the Harry Potter studio tour. There are a few exceptions – you can’t do photography in the pre-show cinema, or in the green screen areas. You also can’t use a tripod.

Have a great visit, and let me know if you have any more questions!

13th October 2019 at 4:38 am

Hello! I am so excited to have found your blog. I plan to read the entire london portion. I booked tickets to the studio for 1/1. I thought it would be a fun way to start the new year. Now I am wondering if it will be a problem to get to the studio. TfL site states train will be running on a sunday schedule. How much extra travel time should we think about? Our tix are for 1230p. We are staying by the waterloo station. Thank you for your amazing insights!

13th October 2019 at 3:25 pm

Thanks very much, I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time.

For the trains, all you’d have to do is check the timetables for a Sunday and this should give you an idea of how much time you will need 🙂 You shouldn’t have to worry too much I don’t think, 1230 should give you plenty of time to get there! Have a wonderful time!

Nurika Abdullah says

27th September 2019 at 12:33 am

Hi thank you for this it is so useful especially for first timers like me. My concern is on the age, in the studios website it says below 16 must be accompanied by adults. I am thinking of sending my 15 and 13 yr old kids on their own. Would this be possible if I take a guided tour instead? Many thanks Nurika

27th September 2019 at 7:02 pm

Unfortunately the policy is that all children must be accompanied by an adult, even on the guided tours

26th September 2019 at 7:33 am

Thank you for you site and sharing some great information!! It is just awesome!!

Would you happen to know the difference between the Studio’s VIP tour and the Fully-Guided Making of Harry Potter Tour. Looks like the Fully-Guided might have a couple more stops?

26th September 2019 at 10:49 pm

So the VIP tour (I guess you mean the Deluxe tour?) includes a few extras like butterbeer, souvenir photo, meal and guidebook. So quite a few extras. The fully guided tour includes the tour, but I believe it’s the same actual tour as the Deluxe tour, just without the extras. Of course, it also include round trip transport from London as well.

So it’s more about if you want the extras or not, or if you prefer the transport.

Have an amazing time, whichever you go for!

Dr. Abraham K. George says

2nd May 2019 at 10:15 pm

Wow! What lovely immersive writing, and lots of fine fine details. A pleasure to read. I’m so glad I stumbled on to this blog. My search is over. Have bookmarked it. Going to follow it faithfully for our first-time holiday to London + Scotland this month. The fully guided tour seems to be the best of the lot as it probably gives you the maximum time possible to spend at the studio (I hope). By the way, tickets are sold out on the official site. Thank you so much, Abraham

3rd May 2019 at 4:39 pm

Hi Abraham – my pleasure, and I hope you have a wonderful tour. For sure, the tours are very popular so they sell out far in advance on the official website, but there are a number of other ways to get a trip, so I hope you are able to visit still 🙂

27th March 2019 at 7:48 pm

Hi can i ask the extra activities you mentioned are they free or do I need to account for extra spending money Regard emma

27th March 2019 at 7:59 pm

So the activities like the wand workshop, broomstick summoning and other interactive things like that are included. The only thing you would need money for is the giftshop, or if you want to eat or try butter beer. For the green screen broomstick flying experience, where you are filmed on a broomstick against a green screen, that is an extra price as you get the experience as photos or a DVD. There are also some other opportunities to buy photos through the tour, but these are of course optional 🙂

Have a wonderful time!

Robert says

13th March 2019 at 4:51 pm

Excellent information! I’ve been to the WB Harry Potter Studios twice (2015, 2017), and you really covered everything in accurate detail.

One tiny error though it probably won’t confuse anyone: You wrote “Then you need to take a dedicated shuttle bus operated by the Studio Tour that runs from just outside Euston Station (it is well sign posted), that takes you directly to the studios.” I believe you meant “Watford Junction Station” instead of “Euston Station” in that sentence.

Thanks for your terrific work on the entire site. A colleague of mine sent me a link to it knowing I have led student/parent groups to London. I’ve enjoyed digging into it!

13th March 2019 at 5:00 pm

Thanks so much for your comment! We loved visiting and writing this post was a real pleasure 🙂 Thanks also for spotting that error – I’ve fixed it now 🙂

Thanks again!

Roslia santamaria says

28th November 2018 at 7:02 am

Thank you so much..This is very useful!!

28th November 2018 at 11:21 am

My pleasure Roslia 🙂

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A Magical Guide to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London: Everything You Need to Know

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Fact: In my entire life, I’ve only cried once at a tourist attraction.

And judge me all you want, but this cryfest happened at a Harry Potter studio tour.

… Allow me to explain myself.

Like most children born in the 90s, much of my youth was spent daydreaming about the arrival of my Hogwart’s acceptance letter. As this dream dwindled with the hardships of adulting, I instead took comfort in carbs and magical movie marathons.

But, it didn’t take much for these childhood dreams to resurface. A trip to London was all it took to re-open the floodgates (literally).

Let me tell you: for a Harry Potter fan, there is no attraction on this Earth more overwhelming and amazing than the  Warner Bros Studio Tour London, (AKA London’s Harry Potter set tour), which brings you through the filming site for all 8 movies in the Harry Potter franchise.

In addition to sets, you’re also shown countless props, the best gift shop in the world, and even a chance to taste butter beer for yourself. Come on now, is it at all a surprise that I bawled when I got to the end?

Read onwards for important info to know about the tour, some tips to keep in mind and of course, a recap of the experience (with plenty of photos!) Be careful for this section, as spoilers are abound!

PS: Check out my full list of Harry Potter themed attractions and experiences in London for more nerdy goodness.

Basic information to know about the Harry Potter Set Tour

If you’re interested in booking the epic Warner Bros Studio Tour in London for yourself, then here are some basic must-knows.

Harry Potter Studio Tour Tickets Info:

I first visited this attraction in 2014 and it was a hot mess then, and has only grown in popularity in the past few years.

If this Harry Potter set tour is a must-do for you, then make sure you book your tickets WELL in advance or you risk not being able to go!

Luckily, even when tickets are sold out on the main site, there are tours you can book online that will have tickets available for sold out dates.

Sometimes, booking with a tour is worthwhile because you not only guarantee your tickets, you also get the convenience of private transport there, which is nice and much less stressful than using public transport yourself.

Here is a breakdown of different Harry Potter Studio tour options that include transport. For your convenience, I also lay out their costs and what they have to offer:

Tickets can also be purchased online from the studio itself  here.

How to Get to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London:

Despite its name, the Warner Bros Studio London is actually located in Leavesden, which is northwest of London.

While booking a tour/private transport is the easiest and most convenient way to get there, it is still quite painless to reach via public transit, as a shuttle bus runs from Watford Junction railway station.

To get to the Watford Junction station, you need to make use of London’s overground system.

Not sure about the best route to get there? Check out this handy trip planner .  The tour’s website recommends that you arrive at Watford Junction 45 minutes prior to your tour time.  

Remember to bring change, as the cost for the shuttle bus is 2 pounds each way.

NOTE : Leave a lot of leeway for you to get there. We definitely got lost a few times due to the transfers, and were stressed to the max! For a more stress-free experience, consider prebooking a tour that comes with transport. Here’s one for under $100USD.

Tips for Doing the Harry Potter Set Tour Like a Pro

Having addressed the basics, here are some tips you should keep in mind when planning your visit:

1. Check on the Warner Bros Studio Tour website for special events

The studio tour often has special weeks during which there are specialized displays or demonstrations.

If you have quite some time in London, I suggest looking up when special events are happening and to plan accordingly.

I was luckily around for the beginning of Wand Week, so I got to see wandmakers do their thing and I even got to pose with some Death Eaters. Super cool!

2. Allow extra time for travel

Especially if you are new to London, trying to navigate the transit there can take time, so give yourself plenty of time to arrive at the studio.

That being said, do not hyperventilate if your ticketed time is fast approaching. While the reservation system does assign you a time, they won’t turn you away if you are a bit late.

3. Don’t forget to print your Warner Bros Studio Tour ticket

This will make the whole process smoother.

One girl that came with us didn’t print hers and upon arrival, she realized that her order never actually went through.

Luckily, even though they claim there is no box office at the attraction, she was able to purchase a ticket there, but do book in advance to save yourself the trouble.

4. Set yourself a budget for magical souvenirs

Trust me, when you enter the Harry Potter Studio Tour Shop for the first time, you will lose all sense of self control.

You will suddenly want all these things that you would never need.

Legit wizard robe? Okay!

Replica wand? Yes please.

There are so many amazingly crafted souvenirs for sale that you will easily empty your wallet.

For budget-conscious backpackers (like me) or large families with crying children, setting a budget beforehand is a must.

5. Grab yourself a free Warner Bros Studio Tour London passport

At some point during the tour, you might notice children getting awesome embossed stamps on a Harry Potter passport.

Uh, yeah, those are actually not just for kids!

I shamelessly (and sweetly) asked a staff member for one, and they kindly obliged.

Getting the stamps is fun and having a Harry Potter passport is pretty much the best souvenir ever.

6. Be sure to check out other Harry Potter filming locations around the UK too

If you’ve made it all the way to Leavesden, you’re actually pretty close to a variety of other Harry Potter filming locations!

While this set tour is of course incredible, there are dozens of other real-life filming locations scattered around the UK that you can visit for yourself. Click here for a full list.

Harry Potter Set Tour Recap with Photos

With those tips out of the way, I’d love to show you some photos and a brief overview of the experience from my visit in 2014. Note that they have added a lot since then, but still…

WARNING: spoilers, spoilers, spoilers. 

Some would say that the best way to experience this tour is by seeing everything first hand, but if you are curious to see photos and more, feel free to scroll further.

Your magical experience begins as soon as you walk into the building. All around the lobby are canvases with various Harry Potter characters, as well as props and other cool artifacts hanging off the walls.

Even the task of waiting in line (typically the most mundane thing ever) is a joy for this tour.

The queue moves very quickly and there is plenty for you to nerd out about as you wait.

Most notably, Harry’s  cupboard under the stairs , is right next to the queuing area, ensuring that you get a perfect view of this iconic set.

You’ll notice that groups are taken in based on their spot in line, rather than their timed reservation.

This is why there is some flexibility when it comes to your arrival time.

If you’re a few minutes late, no worries, just hop in the queue and you will make it in all-the-same.  

The tour begins with a brief video introduction to the franchise, followed by a preshow featuring Rupert, Daniel and Emma themselves.

As this preshow concludes, the screen reveals the doors to the  Great Hall!  During my tour, they invited any birthday kids to come up and help open the doors.

After  seriously  wishing it was my birthday, I bitterly watched two ecstatic kids live out their childhood dreams, revealing the first stop of the tour, the amazing…

1. Great Hall!

This is the the only part of the tour where your time will be limited, as they let tour groups in every few minutes.

As such, if you want photos, be sure to snap them  quickly !

Being in this room is an unreal feeling. In addition to the long tables, cutlery and elaborate set pieces, you also get to view costumes from students in each house, and important Hogwarts faculty as well!

2. The Big Room

After your time in the Great Hall, you are brought into the  Big Room , which houses a variety of sets, props and costumes.

Here, you are given free reign to explore for yourself and gawk at all the amazing pieces the room contains!

Highlights for me were definitely the  Potions classroom  (complete with a Snape costume on display),  the Gryffindor Common Room  and  the Weasley House .

Many of the sets also have interactive buttons where you can make objects move by pressing them.

This was especially cool in the Weasley kitchen, where the touch of a button could make an iron move on its own, make vegetables chop themselves, etc. Super neat!

For those seeking a sweet photo opp, there are several green screen opportunities to ride a broom as a Quidditch player and more! I didn’t wait in line for this bit, but it definitely looked like a lot of fun! Here are some photos from the Big Room:

3. The Backlot

After perusing the Big Room, you are brought outside to the  Backlot , home to a variety of sets including Harry’s  Privet Drive home , the  Hogwarts Bridge , the  Knight Bus  and of course,  the concession stands!  

It’s at this point in the tour that you can live out your childhood fantasy of sipping a nice, cold  butterbeer.  

Be sure to explore the bridge before you purchase a butterbeer, as no food or drink is allowed on that set. 

Now, while public opinion seems to be split on the taste of butterbeer, I have to say that  I. loved. every. single. sip.  

It’s very possible that I was blinded by the magic of my surroundings, but I would argue that it’s worth a try regardless!

NOTE: If you want to purchase a souvenir cup, remember to bring a bag or something to wrap it in, as that stuff can get mighty sticky. Here’s a sample of the cool things you’ll see in the backlot!

4. Art Department, Creature Effects and Diagon Alley

When you’re ready to go back inside, countless wonders from the  creature effects & art department  await you. Here, you really get to appreciate the depth of work put into creating a whole magical world.

I was really wowed by everything.

In this area, you will see masks, wigs, models and more of your favourite magical creatures.

In this second half of the tour as well, you get to walk through Diagon Alley. The details and work in the set will absolutely blow you away. The shops look so real, you’ll be tempted to go knocking on their doors.

5. Hogwarts Castle Model

And lastly, the grand finale of the Harry Potter set tour… The model of Hogwarts!

This one here is a real showstopper.

A walkway surrounding the model allows you to view it from all angles, taking in the fine details of this wonderful school.

For many Harry Potter fans, seeing the castle like this is a dream come true. Now, if only it were real!

At the end of the tour, just before the entrance of the Harry Potter Studio Tour Shop, you will see this wonderfully beautiful quote appear on the screen:

It was at this point that  I began to bawl.  I couldn’t help it!

Everything that I loved about the series had been shown to me in the past few hours, and for that short period of time, I got to live out my dream of seeing the magical world that made my childhood.

Messy and gross, I walked into the gift shop, which was a massive treasure trove of things you never knew you wanted or needed. Wands for every character? I’ll take 100.

And there you have it,  the most magical experience ever . One day, I  will   visit the Wonderful Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but until then, I think this tour has given me enough happy & geeky memories to last. …. At least for the next little while.

Any more questions about visiting the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London?

 Over to you – have you ever been to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London? IF NOT, THEN WTF ARE YOU WAITING FOR? No jk, uh I meant to ask, which part would you most look forward to?!

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7 thoughts on “A Magical Guide to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London: Everything You Need to Know”

Enjoyed every bit of your blog article.Much thanks again. Really Cool.

Thanks for reading! 🙂

bookmarked!!, I like your blog!

thanks Jane!! 😀

Hi Christina! I’m going to be traveling alone to London this week, would the Harry Potter tour be fun for a solo traveler? Also, I was considering buying a groupon for a night tour, but the picture of you holding the butter beer appears to be outside? I guess we would be missing this part of the tour if I went at night then eh?

hi Lisa, I hope this comment isn’t too late! but YES YES YES the tour would 100% still be fun as a solo traveler (provided that you like Harry Potter haha). I didn’t realize they had a special night tour, but the butterbeer was outside in a special lot where they had lots of big props and set pieces (it’s part of the tour) so I can’t imagine they would leave it out for any reason. I have my fingers crossed for you!

Thank you for this article and the pics. I always need to take a peek of the atmosphere beforehand since I’m going solo. I hope they will let me use my selfie stick inside.

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A Complete Harry Potter Studio Tour London Review (+8 Top Tips)

When you have a Harry Potter fan in your family, one of the best experiences you can give them is a Harry Potter Studio Tour.

Before booking our Harry Potter Studio Tour, we had so many questions.

We thought it would be helpful to write a Harry Potter Studio Tour review to help other families get the most out of their visit.

As well as giving all our top tips for a successful visit to the Harry Potter Studios, we’ve answered a few FAQs at the end.

If you want to know what to expect, when to go and how to get tickets if WB Studios have sold out on the date you want… read on…

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These are our top tips for making the most of your Warner Bros Studio Tour.

1. Do some research on the WB Studio Tour

This may sound like a strange tip. If you like Harry Potter, you’ll love the Warner Bros Studio Tour right?

Probably, yes. But maybe not.

It is a good idea to find out a little about the tour before you go. Thinking of the Harry Potter Studios as a museum is a good start.

Once you are in that mindset, your tour of the Harry Potter Studios will make more sense.

It is somewhere you can go to explore the magic of the Harry Potter films. You get to see real costumes, sets and props used in the movies and as the tour progresses, you get to see how the films were made.

The ‘tour’ is mostly self-guided, except for a little intro at the start.

We didn’t really have any idea what to expect. Our youngest (8) was expecting a theme park!

We obviously didn’t manage his expectations very well because he wasn’t really all that enthusiastic about it. But then, he wasn’t really a Harry Potter fan either.

Once you have decided that it is most definitely for you, snap up your tickets!

2. Buy your Harry Potter Studio Tour tickets in advance

If there’s only one thing we can tell you to make your trip to the WB Studios successful, it is to buy your tickets in advance.

The WB Studios Tour is hugely popular. People come from all over the world to visit and it is busy all year round.

It is absolutely essential that you buy your Harry Potter Studio Tour London tickets well in advance.

We booked our tickets 3 months in advance. It was a Monday during school term time in November and even then, there were barely any tickets left for the day we wanted.

Tickets are around £51 per person. You can buy them on the WB Studio website here . Children Under 4 are FREE and this is very telling. It is not really suitable for children under 4.

Top Tip : If you find that tickets are sold out on the day that you want, you can check a tour company as they should have more availability.

They are more expensive but may be your only option if you can’t be flexible on dates. GetYourGuide is a good place to look.

See here to book the best rated WB Studio tour (including transportation from London).

See here to book Harry Potter Studio Tour and a private transfer

See here for a family package tour from London (2 Adults & 2 Kids).

3. Do all the free things on the Harry Potter tour

You’ve spent a lot of money on your tickets so be sure to make the most of any freebies along the tour!

• Grab a free Activity Passport which includes a fun Golden Snitch hunt, puzzles and Harry Potter trivia. The passport also includes space for souvenir stamps that can be collected at key points throughout the tour such as Platform 9 ¾ and Gringotts Bank. You can collect the Passports from a staff member at any point during the Studio Tour.
• You don’t need to pay for an audio guide when you have staff members on hand to dish all the fascinating facts. They are hugely knowledgeable and love to talk about everything Harry Potter!
• The kids will be sure to love the free wand-duelling class next to the Forbidden Forest.
• Do the extra things like attempting to pick up the broomstick while muttering ‘Wingardium Leviosa’.

4. Grab your Harry Potter merchandise before your tour

If you want to keep the costs down during your visit to the Harry Potter Studios, you should consider buying any Harry Potter merch beforehand.

Items in the store at the studios are more expensive and if you’re visiting with kids, sometimes it can be hard to say no. Buying in advance gets around this issue.

Another thing to consider if you are going to by a gift is that buying it beforehand will mean that you will have it in your photos. You obviously can’t have your wand in your photos if you wait until the end of the tour to visit the store.

There is plenty of official merchandise on Amazon which you can browse here .

If you want other gift ideas for Harry Potter fans, take a look at this post on Harry Potter themed gifts for kids .

Having just said all this….just bear in mind that some of stuff in the shop is exclusive to the Harry Potter tour and you won’t be able to get it once you leave.

A final note on this, you can also visit the Harry Potter store at Platform 9 3/4 at London’s Kings Cross Station if you are staying in London. There you will find the trolley that passes through the wall and you can have your photo taken.

It is one of the best free things to do in London with kids (who are Harry Potter fans).

5. Buying professional photos at Harry Potter Studios

If you do want to buy the professional photos, wait until the end of the tour to do so.

You can collect the tickets as you go and then buy all together once you have seen them all. This will also save you time.

Just a word of warning here. The professional photos are very expensive (£14 for a photo).

You can sometimes take your own pictures but in some places (the train ride next to the Hogwarts Express) – it seemed to be strictly monitored.

In fact, I got told off for taking a photo before the experience had even started.

6. Take your time

You have to book a timeslot when you buy your Harry Potter tickets, but once you are in, you can take as long as you like.

Actually, once you are past The Great Hall, you can take as long as you like. Up until this point, you are on a guided tour and you need to stick with your group.

After this point, you are free to wander as you please.

Spend some time chatting to the staff. This guy in the photo below was great. He pretended to be a Goblin in Gringotts Bank and fooled a few people who were rushing by. They are so knowledgeable and interesting.

People tend to rush through to try to get ahead of the pack but if you hang back, you can often get better photos without loads of people in them.

Consider buying tickets towards the end of the day so that you are one of the last to leave.

You can, of course, be the first ones in but then there will be a steady stream of visitors all day. To be in with a chance of having the place almost to yourself, it is best to go later.

Last admission is 6.30pm and by about 8pm it starts to get quieter. The Studios close at 10pm.

7. The best bits of the tour at WB Studios

People ask what the best bits about the Harry Potter Studio tour were.

This is quite subjective because everyone’s opinions will differ. These are just our favourite bits of the Harry Potter Studios Tour:

• The dragon encounter in the vault under Gringotts Bank was pretty spectacular. We won’t spoil it but it is a little scary, especially for little ones.
• Pulling a potted Mandrake in Professor Sprout’s Greenhouse (in the outside area just after the Backlot Café).
• Wandering through the Forbidden Forest – watch out for those pesky spiders!
• Making Dobby dance.
• Taking a ride on the Hogwarts Express.

Tip for Diagon Alley at Harry Potter Studio Tour London

People come in waves so if this is your favourite part, hang around and see if you can get a photo without people in it.

This was the view just a few minutes later.

8. Consider taking food with you to save time

We would recommend taking your own food. Not only does it help keep costs down but it will also save time if you are in a rush. The queues can be quite long in the cafés and you won’t want to spend a long time waiting for food.

If you prefer to buy food at the Studios, here is some information on the restaurants at Harry Potter Studios.

There are a few places to eat at the Harry Potter Studios and they are reasonably priced. You can read more about the eateries here .

• Chocolate Frog Café  – in the main lobby serves a selection of hot and cold drinks and sweet treats.
• The Food Hall – in the main lobby serves a fairly comprehensive breakfast and lunch menu.
• The Backlot Café – at the half way point of the tour serves breakfast and lunch and, of course, Butterbeer.
• The Hub Café – in the main lobby serves hot and cold drinks and baked goods.

If you are having lunch there, the kids will love the Harry Potter bus shaped sandwich boxes.

If you want to try the Butterbeer, you probably only want to get one per family. You can ONLY buy the Butterbeer at the Backlot Café which is around the half way point (after seeing the Hogwarts Express at Platform 9 3/4).

Note – Butterbeer does not taste good! Children will probably prefer the Butterbeer Ice Cream.

Here are some FAQs about visiting the Harry Potter Studio Tour London

We are often asked about our Harry Potter Studio Tour.

Understandably, when you’re spending a lot of money on something, you want to make sure it is worth it. And once you’ve made the decision to go, you want to make sure you get the most out of your visit.

Here are some of the questions we get asked about the Harry Potter Studio Tour.

Where are the Warner Bros Studios?

We thought we would start with this for anyone unaware that the Warner Bros Studios are actually NOT IN LONDON.

It is easy to get to the Harry Potter studios from London though.

Note that the Warner Bros Studio Tour is right next door to the Warner Bros Studios.

The address for WB Studios is :

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Studio Tour Drive Leavesden WD25 7LR.

The easiest way to reach the WB Studios from London is by train.

The closest train station to Harry Potter Studios is Watford Junction . Trains depart from London Euston and take around 20 minutes.

You can get a WB Studios shuttle bus from Watford Junction. The journey is included in your ticket price.

You can also arrange guided tours from London if you don’t want to take the train. We recommend this one.

We live very close to the studios so we drove. There is an enormous car park and parking is free.

There are also hotels nearby if you prefer to stay in the area. Here is a list of hotels near the Warner Bros Studios for families .

See here for our recommendations for hotels in London for families .

If you are staying in London with kids, there are loads of fun Harry Potter experiences in London . We also have a whole section on the blog for visiting London with kids .

Do you need to be a Harry Potter fan to enjoy the Harry Potter studio tour?

One of the most frequently asked questions about the Harry Potter Studio tour is whether or not you need to like Harry Potter.

Based on our experience with one child who loves Harry Potter and the other who doesn’t, I would say it really does help to be a Harry Potter fan.

I love the Harry Potter films. Admittedly, I haven’t read the books and am told by my son that the books are better.

Either way, I would class myself as a Harry Potter fan (although not fanatical) and I enjoyed the tour.

It is an interesting experience and unless you actually dislike Harry Potter, I can’t think that you wouldn’t enjoy the tour.

How long does the Harry Potter tour take?

The Harry Potter tour lasts as long as you want it to really. You could be the first one in and the last one out.

There are parts that you cannot go back to and do again though (like the Hogwarts Dining Hall) so make sure you have completed each area fully before you move on.

Ideally you should allow at least 3 – 4 hours to do the Harry Potter Studio Tour.

Is Harry Potter Studio Tour all inside?

We thought that the tour was all inside but actually, around 10% of the WB Studio tour is outside.

This is something you need to consider if you are visiting in the winter or when it is raining.

When you arrive, you have the option of storing your coats in the cloakroom but you might not want to store your coats if you think you will get cold easily.

Having said that, you will only spend around 10-15 minutes outside so weigh up the need to carry your coat around the rest of the tour.

We kept our coats but they were just lightweight puffer jackets by Mountain Warehouse . They were easy to fold down into our Osprey day bag .

What age is best for the Harry Potter Studio tour?

There is no age restriction at the Harry Potter Studio tour.

We mentioned briefly above, however, that children under 4 are free because the tour isn’t really suited to young children.

Firstly, it is best if they have a slight concept at least of Harry Potter. Secondly, there is a lot of walking involved.

If you are thinking about taking kids on the WB Studio tour, we would recommend waiting until they have seen the films or read the books before taking them.

Having said that, children aged 6+ will get something out of the visit. But then you need to think whether it is worth paying that money for them to potentially not enjoy it.

When is the best time to visit Harry Potter World London?

If at all possible, go on a weekday during term time. Easier said than done when you have school aged kids. If you have an inset day, maybe consider using it to visit the Studios.

We visited on a Monday and booked one of the last tickets of the day.

Don’t be fooled when you arrive and there is no queue for the ‘Tour Entrance’.

From here, you pass through into a holding area and it will fill up. We got so excited when we saw there was no queue (photo below).

We also visited during Hogwarts in the Snow. It is one of the things we recommend for kids to do at Christmas in London . It was so pretty seeing the sets covered in snow. You even get to see how they make the snow at the end of the tour.

If you can, time your visit to coincide with one of the special events. The best are the Dark Arts which is a great Halloween event for kids . See other places to visit at Halloween in London with kids . Hogwarts in the Snow (around Christmas) is also great.

And finally – is the Harry Potter Studio Tour London worth it?

We thought we would leave this to the end so that you have enough information to make up your own mind.

For so  many, the London Harry Potter Studio Tour is one of the best Harry Potter experiences in the UK .

Personally, we have mixed opinions.

For Harry Potter fans, yes it is worth it. For younger children, no it probably isn’t.

It is a lot of money but you can spend an entire day there if you want which makes it seem more reasonable.

We hope you found our review of the Harry Potter Studio Tour helpful. If you have any questions that we haven’t covered, please drop us a line and we’d be happy to help.

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Visiting the Harry Potter Studio Tour (+ Everything You Need to Plan Your Trip)

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Love Harry Potter? The Warner Bros. Studio Tour is an absolutely magical day out for children and adults alike. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

Harry Potter. You may have noticed that I’m low-level obsessed with both the films and the books. The story that captured our imaginations 20 years ago is no less magical today.

London is filled with Harry Potter spots – whether that’s filming locations, cool graphics stores or Potter-inspired bars , there’s plenty to keep your wands busy. Even so, the Harry Potter Studio Tour is phenomenal.

I’ll admit that I put visiting the tour off for a while because I never quite got round to booking my ticket. Mistake . Now that I’ve been I can say hand on heart that it is a must for anyone who loves Harry Potter.

I’ve written this step-by-step guide to help you understand what to expect, how to book your tickets, plan your journey and have a brilliant time. No pressure then…

OK, So the Big Question is… Are the Harry Potter Studios Worth the Money?

In short – yes. The Harry Potter Studios are worth the money.

It’s pretty much impossible to talk about why you should go on the Harry Potter Studio Tour without confronting the fact that tickets are hella expensive.

£47 for adults and £38 for children over 5 is no laughing matter – particularly when you add transport and (if necessary) accommodation to that too.

Even though the tickets are expensive, I’d say that the experience is absolutely worth it – it’s been brilliantly done – so much so that I know people who’ve been back a couple of times over the years.

Want to book a tour instead? Choose from these tours from London .

Exploring the Magical World of Harry Potter at the Warner Brothers Studio Tour in London: What to Expect

All eight of the films were filmed in the Leavesden Studios over a period spanning more than a decade.

There’s nowhere else that you can visit where you can see so many of the places, costumes and details that made the iconic films the biggest movie series in history.

How to Get Your Hands on Harry Potter London Tickets

Buy tickets on the website.

Now, I’m not going to lie – trying to get your hands on the Harry Potter studio tickets is like trying to conjure a genuine smile from Professor Umbrige. As in, it will take all of your wits and whiles to make it happen. Unlike trying to coax a smile from Umbridge though, it will be totally worth the effort.

First of all, let me be clear. You have to buy tickets in advance – there will be no turning up on the day and hoping to strike lucky.

That shizz just doesn’t fly (as in they don’t even sell tickets on the door, so you’ll have schlepped out to Leavesden for no reason – and I’ll warn you, apart from the studio tour, Leavesden isn’t the kind of place where you go to have a lot of fun).

So, you need to plan your trip in advance. Preferably as far in advance as you possibly can.

Tickets for the Warner Brothers Harry Potter tour sell like hotcakes – and months ahead.

Don’t be all blasé like me, hopping onto the website and thinking you’ll pick one up for the next day. I was totally sucker punched when I saw that tickets were pretty much booked out for two months in advance. That’s not a typo and yes you’re reading it right. Two months.

Now, there are a couple of workarounds, which I am going to go into more detail below but that is the standard position.

So if you’re thinking about taking a trip to London and you want to get a ticket, do it the moment you book your flights. I only wish I were joking.

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Sneaky Trick Number One for Getting a Ticket to the Warner Bros Studio Tour

Book a tour – or transport inclusive ticket from a tour operator.

I have to be honest – I am prettyyyyyy disorganised a lot of the time and I’ve often found that hunting around for a tour can mean that you can nab a last minute spot when all other hope is lost.

Have a look on Get Your Guide and simply work your way through the different operators until you can find one with a ticket for the date that you want. Simple and oh so crafty * cackles uncontrollably in the manner of Bellatrix Lestrange *.

PS – I talk more about tours and transport inclusive options in the How to Get to the Harry Potter Studios Section Below.

Sneaky Trick Number Two For Getting Your Hands on Harry Potter Studio Tickets

You’ll have better luck if you can visit on a weekday outside of school holidays, but as you’re likely to be grown-ass adults with actual jobs, whether you can do that depends on exactly how much magic you’re willing to practice to get yourself a spot.

Sneaky Trick Number Three for Nabbing Those Tickets

Now I know that I said that you have next to zero chance for nabbing tickets to Harry Potter land in London without booking them at least a couple of months in advance but guess what… I lied.

Well, kind of.

You can get last-minute tickets on the website if you’re willing to be flexible and just take whatever day and time is available. I booked my tickets on Tuesday to go on the Sunday of the same week – and was pretty lucky that the tour started at 2pm so I had loads of time to make my way around.

There were only a couple of tickets for the Sunday available – and a few more for the following Monday and Tuesday… after which the earliest I could book was 2.5 months later.

It’s a big gamble – definitely not one I’d recommend taking if you’re only in the country for a short period but it is always worth checking.

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Tips for Making the Most of Your Time in the Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour

If you’re more of an adult than me and actually book your tickets far enough in advance that you get a choice about which slot to choose rather than having to take whichever one’s available because you’re trying to find a ticket for this weekend, I have a tip.

Go as early in the day as possible – and try and avoid the last slot or two.

Much as I’d love to pretend that these are sage words I winkled out of prophecy buried in that creepy vault in the Ministry of Magic, the boring truth is there are very good reasons for this advice.

One is that the tour is untimed. Once you’re in, you’re in for however long it takes you to make your way around.

Considering that some people (ME) literally won’t rest until they’ve read / played with / googled at / photographed / posed with every tiny little bit on every single set, you can understand how later slots can get pretty busy.

The second reason I say to go as early as possible is kind of the same – you want to make sure that you have all the sweet sweet time that you need to make your way around that tour.

They suggest three to four hours but who knows, you may end up taking more (particularly if you kick back with a butterbeer in Hogsmeade).

Someone once spent over thirteen hours in the tour, which seems a liiiitttttle excessive – what were they doing? Reenacting the films? Actually, that’s a brilliant idea.  

Either way, with the earlier slots you pretty much have all the time you want. It would be a real shame to have to rush any of the experience – you paid enough to justify squeezing every last second of pleasure from your well-spent galleons.

Wear Comfortable Shoes

Did you see that bit above where I said that the average person takes three to four hours walking around the studios?

Now imagine doing that in some flimsy-ass high heels that make you want to cast a spell and set your own feet on fire after half an hour and I think you’ll get my point about comfortable shoes.

Unless you have your own flying broomstick that is, in which case you can wear those heels as you zip around the tour with your cape billowing in the breeze behind you.

Dress Up (If You Want, but Why Wouldn’t You Want to…)

I have one regret about my trip to the making of Harry Potter and that is that I didn’t dress up. There were so many kids (and adults!) rocking cool Harry Potter attire that the moment I saw them, I knew that I a) wanted to be them and b) would feel so sad about it for the whole time I was there.

So dust off your capes, your house scarf, your Potter-style glasses etc with free abandon – ain’t no one going to judge you for it.

Swot Up on the Films (and the Books for Extra House Points)

This will only apply if you haven’t watched the film in a little while (in which case, who even are you?).

There are so many cool spots here but there’s no point if you can only dimly remember the films from some time a few years ago when you watched it as you did your knitting.

No. That is not good enough. You want to make sure that you’ve watched the films recently, that they’re fresh in your mind, that you recall every detail – and preferably you can do some short reenactments as you go around…

And, if you want to get extra mega-nerdy house points, breeze through the books so you can say sage things comparing the books to the films and the sets and totally blowing everyone’s minds with your crazy levels of knowledge.

Don’t Whizz Through the Great Hall too Fast – In Fact, Don’t Whizz Through Any of the Tour too Fast

The tour starts with a couple of short intros – one in a small room where you can see the cast on small screens above you and marvel at how much older they look. Then start thinking about how much older you must be too and actually get so wrapped up in this that you actually end up missing everything they say.

The second intro film is a much grander affair and in an actual cinema. Now, once you finish that second film, the doors beyond open and you’re let into the Hogwarts Dining Hall.

What do you get when you take lots and lots of very keen Harry Potter fans, lock them in a dark room and then let them loose onto one of the film’s most exciting sets?

I think mayhem is the word that you’re looking for. I had a whole family push into my photo, pretty much stampeding over me to nab a picture with a statue of Dumbledore.

No worries though, jokes on them because I just waited behind until almost all of the people had trampled their way through to the next room and quietly (and rather smugly, channeling my best Hermione knows it all face) took my pictures and had a nose around the now empty hall.

Don’t take too long though – you only have a certain period of time until the next group of people are released from the cinema room and into the frenzy.

That advice applies to all of the tour actually – unless you’re in one of the later slots you have all the time that you need to make your way around, take millions of pictures and absolutely live your best Harry Potter life.

There’s no need to rush that – if you do, you won’t have anything good to put into your pensieve.

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Pick the Guides’ Brains

No, not literally. The guides in the Warner Bros studios take Harry Potter fandom to. another. level. You will bow in the face of their superior and all out geeky knowledge of the things on the set.

I totally encourage you to sidle up to one and ask a really niche question about a tiny piece of the set buried in the back of a scene, then watch as *poof* all their magical knowledge comes out. It’s BEAUTIFUL.

Do Fill in Your Making of Harry Potter Passport

You’re handed a Harry Potter Passport with your tickets. I tried to be all cool and dismissive about it – what do they think we are? Children who are going to run around getting stamps and filling in the questions in our magical books? Damned right we are.

Now is not the time to pretend that you’re in any way not excited about finding the 13 golden snitches that are hidden throughout the Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour.

Finding those snitches and getting those stamps is better than that moment when everyone thinks that Harry’s dead and he bursts out of Hagrid’s arms to turn Voldemort into tiny pieces of ash. I shizz you not.

Highlights of the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London

Now that you’ve booked your tickets and are incredibly excited, I thought I’d help fuel the fire with a few sneak peeks at some of my favourite spots from the set 😀

The Great Hall

Feasts, howlers, ominous speeches – Hogwarts’ Great Hall has seen it all. It’s pretty cool to see the hall in real life (though if you’ve ever visited Christ Church in Oxford – another city with many Harry Potter filming locations , you’ll notice the strong resemblance).

I won’t let you in on all of the little secrets but you get to peek behind the scenes to find out how they created the floating candles and enchanted ceiling effects, plus there’s a cool display of the house uniforms and details on how they changed throughout the films.

The Gryffindor Dormitory

Lush velvet, wooden four poster beds – welcome to the Gryffindor Dorm. Biggest surprise? The beds are absolutely tiny as they were designed for the kids for The Philosopher’s Stone but ended up being used in all the films.

Dumbledore’s Office

So much wisdom, so little time.

The calm retreat in which many of the films’ most memorable scenes took place – Dumbledore’s Office is adorned with rows and rows of books and many portraits of former Hogwarts headmasters.

Though it brought up all the feels from that awful moment when Snape kills Dumbledore and you feel like your soul has been split in two.

The Potions Room

Press it, don’t squeeze it Hermoine. The potions room is lined with all manner of tinctures and strange ingredients – ready to be made into love potions or poisons… let’s hope it’s the first of the two!

The Forbidden Forest

The Forbidden Forest is a real eye opener – dark, ominous and more realistic than I’d like to admit, it’s crazy walking through the forest as giant spiders descend from the ceiling, accompanied by thunder and flashes of lightning.

Malfoy Manor

The ominous tone of Malfoy Manor is set by a dummy of Charity Burbage hanging over the long table at which the death eaters sit. Who can forget the poor teacher’s death – brutally attacked by Nagini while the whole table watched.

The Ministry of Magic

Glimpses of the Ministry of Magic peep out from the giant sets – one of the largest ever created for a film. The larger-than-life Magic is Might statue stands to remind Muggles of their rightful place. Creepy.

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Platform 9 ¾

It’s real! All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Many of the scenes on Platform 9 ¾ were actually shot in King’s Cross (one of the filming locations in London) but part of the station was reconstructed in the studio – complete with a Hogwarts Express that you can jump aboard and trolleys buried in the walls for that iconic shot of you running through to the secret platform.

Diagon Alley  

Hop into Ollivanders and get your wand at the ridiculously lifelike set for Diagon Alley . The set changed significantly throughout the progress of the films – the final version is a cross between a Victorian shopping street and a weird, wacky emporium.

Hogwarts Castle

The last stop on the Harry Potter studio tour is IMHO the best – the scale model of Hogwarts Castle. Each of the films directors changed bits on the castle to suit the mood of their film – the result? An incredible sprawling model, complete with intricately-designed details. When can we move in?

What’s The Best Way to Get to the Harry Potter Studios from London?

Where is harry potter studios.

The Harry Potter Studios are actually situated just outside of London in Leavesden, Watford. There’s not too much to do in this area besides visiting the studio tour but there’s plenty to do inside, so you can still make a day of it.

Have no fear though – no matter which part of London you’re in, the Harry Potter Studios are pretty easy to get to. I’ve outlined the easiest ways for you below…

Getting to the Harry Potter studios isn’t difficult if you have a car. It’s about a 45 minute drive from Central London and parking is free.

Like many places outside of the city, Sat Nav does tend to lose its way a little when you put in the postcode, so you’re better off entering in Warner Bros Studios Leavesden to make sure that it takes you to the right place. We don’t want any Diagonelly / Diagon Alley mix ups here.

Make sure that you have your booking confirmation to hand as you go into the car park as they need to check it before you go in.

By Bus from London

Did I mention that the studios are kind of in the middle of nowhere? Upshot is that your options for getting to them are far more limited than for places in central London.

If you’re not driving, the easiest thing to do is to buy a Bus and Entrance Package. The package covers your bus from a central London location and your ticket for the tour. Mischief managed!

There are a few different operators offering buses from different London locations – t his one does them from Victoria coach station , or browse here for other options . Most bus and tour packages cost around £85 for adults.

On a Guided Tour

This is different (and a lot more expensive) to the Bus and Ticket Combos. I’m talking fully guided tours for those who want that next-level Harry Potter knowledge and aren’t afraid to make it rain pounds and pennies in order to get it.

This guided tour includes transport from London, a fully-guided tour around the studios plus re-entry to the studios so that you can go back and explore them at your own leisure before heading with your guide back to London again.

Book your spot for £89 pounds – and no, you can’t rob Gringotts to fund the cost of the tickets.

By Train (and Bus)

In my opinion, getting to the studios by train is the most awkward option, though it isn’t too bad. You need to hop on a train from London Euston to Watford Junction (this takes about 20 minutes) and then catch a bus (£2.50 extra – cash only) from Watford Junction to the Studios (this takes about 15 minutes).

In theory, you could do the trip in 35 minutes but everyone I’ve spoken to says it takes a bit longer and there’s the hassle of having to change at Watford Junction.

I’d rather hop on one bus to do the full journey but that’s just me. You don’t need to book ahead but check train times to make sure you’re not waiting around in Euston for the next one.

Hotels Near Harry Potter Studios London

Premier inn watford north (budget).

I tend to prefer Premier Inns over Travelodges but it’s the same deal – a comfortable budget option that’s only a short distance from the studios. Check availability.

Hemel Hempstead Holiday Inn (Budget)

The Hemel Hempstead Holiday Inn is everything that you’d expect from a Holiday Inn (as in basic but clean and comfortable). The real draw is that it’s less than a ten-minute drive (seven minutes to be exact) away from the Studios – particularly perfect if you’ve got an early morning start. Check availability.

The Grove (High End)

The Grove is hella pricey but what else do you expect when you opt to stay in a gorgeous country manor house? Stylish interiors, ridiculously snuggly beds and a fabulous in-house restaurant. Totally your pick if you really want to push the boat out. Check prices and availability.

Other Hotels in Watford

I should point out that there are quite a few hotels in and around Watford Junction, where it totally makes sense to stay if you are getting the train to the station but don’t want to hurry there and back the same day.

Compare prices and availability for hotels in Watford.

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Review of the Fully Guided Harry Potter Studio Tour ⚡️

A standard visit to the harry potter studios in london is remarkable, but nothing compares to a fully guided tour. i've paid the extra to be taken behind the scenes, and you can too..

I’ve just returned from London, where I embarked on a fully guided tour of the Harry Potter World. 

• I bought this exact tour .

In this article, I’ll share insights from this exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of London’s Harry Potter Studios in this post.

First, let me tell you about the Harry Potter World in London to set the scene.

What can you expect at Harry Potter Studios?

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See my other guide, the general guide to visiting Harry Potter World in London .

So, what’s it all about? Well, imagine stepping right into the pages of J.K. Rowling’s books or onto the sets of the films. 

That’s what visiting the  Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter  (the studio’s proper name)  feels like.

• By the way – it’s not in central London but in Leavesden , near Watford.

I returned on the same tour to film a video – check out my 2023 guide to the Harry Potter Studios:

This place is huge, packed with real sets, costumes, and props used in the Harry Potter films.

Think of standing in the iconic Great Hall , sneaking down Diagon Alley , and even gawking at the doors of Gringotts Wizarding Bank . It’s all there, and it’s all real.

And it’s not just about looking. This place lets you get hands-on with the magic, too.

You can hop aboard the Hogwarts Express at a recreated Platform 9¾ – they’ve even got a luggage trolley disappearing into the wall. And if you’ve ever fancied a spin in the Weasley’s flying car , this is your chance!

One of the most incredible things about the studios is how it peels back the curtain on filmmaking. 

Ever wondered how they made Dobby look so lifelike or how they built those complex sets?

The Creature Effects and Art Department sections have you covered, showing off the incredible craftsmanship and detailing that went into creating Harry’s world.

Moreover, the studios keep things fresh with changing exhibits and events throughout the year.

Imagine seeing the Hogwarts castle model dusted with a wintery coating of snow or exploring the darker side of magic in the ‘Dark Arts’ event.

There’s always something new to see and do.

Whether you’re a die-hard Potterhead, a film buff, or just looking for a day out that’s a bit different, the Harry Potter Studios offers a peek into the magic behind the movies that brought one of our favourite wizarding worlds to life. 

And honestly, who could resist that?

I’m a massive Harry Potter fan, so I had to book the fully guided tour that takes you behind the scenes in the Harry Potter Studios. 

Was it worth it?

While browsing GetYourGuide , I chanced upon tickets for a guided tour at Harry Potter Studios, scheduled for a week later. As a long-time fan, I couldn’t resist.

I swiftly secured my ticket, booked a flight to London and arranged a night’s stay at The Phoenix – a charming hotel in the Paddington/Bayswater area of London .

With that, I was set for my magical escapade.

Tickets for this luxury tour are quite pricey, but when you consider the array of benefits included, it’s undeniable value for money:

• A guide accompanies you from Euston St to the Harry Potter Studios
• Return train ticket from Euston to Watford Junction
• Shuttle bus transfer from Watford Junction to the studios
• Complete guidance and fast-track access throughout the entire tour
• Opportunity to re-enter the studios after completing the guided tour, again bypassing the queue

Read more about the tour and book for yourself here (free cancellation)

Our rendezvous point was at Euston Station, underneath the grand ‘ Arrivals ‘ board.

The guide, easy to spot with his tour flag, briefed us that we had about 15 minutes before the train departure – just enough time for a coffee and an Irn-Bru (the drink I’m still craving daily after living in Scotland). 

The journey from Euston to Watford Junction was a swift 20 minutes.

Once there, our guide led us to a shuttle bus for a brief 10-15 minute drive to the studios, located amid the tranquil countryside.

Though the exterior of the Harry Potter Studios may not be particularly awe-inspiring, what lies inside is nothing short of spectacular.

Upon disembarking from the shuttle, our second guide led us into the massive box-like building.

Once inside, each visitor was given a headset, a brilliant feature ensuring everyone could clearly hear the guide, regardless of their proximity.

As we stepped into the studios, we were greeted by the splendid sight of the Great Hall.

As an ardent fan who has read each book at least ten times and sought every Harry Potter experience in London, and Edinburgh I was thoroughly impressed by the wealth of knowledge our guide offered.

Our guide expertly navigated the roped-off boundaries separating us from the numerous sets, props, and costumes, providing a depth of insight and engaging stories about the actors, the Harry Potter universe, and the exhibits.

The opportunity to experience such intimacy with the magic behind the films validates the cost of the ‘luxury tour’.

I’ve done a video from the Studios – and even though it’s in Danish I’m sure you can get a feel for the vibes:

At the tour’s conclusion, the guide offered to escort anyone who wished to revisit the studios back to the entrance, bypassing the queue.

However, I opted to return to London – travelling alone, waking up incredibly early, and the shuttle back seemed the best choice with a busy day at the office ahead.

There’s no doubt about it: if you’re a superfan of Harry Potter then this fully guided tour is a must and in my opinion one of the best things to do in London .

Check out availability for the tour at GetYourGuide here (they usually sell out quickly as it’s extremely popular!).

Frequently asked questions:

In response to this question, I cannot help but answer with an enthusiastic yes ! In this article, I’ve alluded to my Harry Potter fandom several times, expressing how the series has formed an integral part of my childhood.

Suddenly finding oneself walking through the Forbidden Forest, strolling down Diagon Alley, and stepping into Hagrid’s hut is surreal.

Given these uniquely personal experiences, I firmly believe the exclusive studio tour is worth the additional cost.

This sentiment isn’t just mine but echoes the overwhelmingly positive feedback from other superfans who have embarked on the tour. For these reasons, the luxury behind-the-scenes tour is a justifiable expense for any die-hard Harry Potter fan.

Although referred to as ‘Harry Potter Studios in London’, they’re technically located in the small town of Leavesden, just outside Watford, around 30 kilometres north of central London. There are numerous transportation options from London; the easiest is the combined entrance and transport ticket from London.

You’ll find an abundance of mesmerising exhibits! From the awe-inspiring Great Hall and the winding alleyways of Diagon Alley to the exterior of Petunia Dursley’s house, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into the Harry Potter universe. Other attractions include the knight bus, the Forbidden Forest complete with Hagrid’s Cabin, Dumbledore’s office, the intricate corridors of Hogwarts, the Ministry of Magic, the Weasley’s flying car, and the Hogwarts Express – which you can actually step aboard. Furthermore, you can enter the Elixir classroom and absorb the detailed ambience. 

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Een bijzondere KRAS busreis naar Londen met een betoverend en magisch tintje. We treden in de voetsporen van ’s werelds beroemdste tovenaarsleerling Harry Potter. Dit is echt een reis voor de vele fans, want in de Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio in London, nemen wij u mee naar de wereld van Zweinstein. Ga samen met Ron, Hermelien en natuurlijk onze held Harry Potter op avontuur en dompel u onder in de wereld van Hocus-Pocus. Bekijk ook de 5-daagse busreis Magisch Londen, Oxford en Harry Potter

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• Bijdrage Calamiteitenfonds en SGR
• Toeslag 1-persoonskamer vanaf € 130

Dag 1 • Reis naar Engeland & ferryovertocht

Via een beperkt opstapschema rijden we vanuit Nederland naar het Franse Duinkerken of Calais. Hiervandaan brengt een ferry ons in nog geen 2 uur het Kanaal over naar Dover. De bus brengt ons daarna naar het hotel aan de rand van Londen, waar we aan het begin van de avond aankomen. Het diner in het hotel is vanavond inbegrepen.

Dag 2 • Op ontdekking door Londen

Na het ontbijt wordt u naar het centrum van de stad gebracht. De beste keuze om Londen te leren kennen is onder leiding van een officiële Nederlandssprekende gids (niet inbegrepen). Samen bewonderen we de belangrijkste highlights, waaronder de Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey en Tower Bridge. Tijdens de wandeling ziet u de steegjes van de oude City, een overdekte markt en een heel klein kunstwerkje. Kortom dingen die u vanuit de bus niet kunt zien. Ook de Grote Brand in 1666, de Romeinen, een heel bijzondere Gans en draken komen aan bod. En natuurlijk is er ook een Harry Potter locatie die we bezoeken, net zoals Buckingham Palace. Natuurlijk kunt u ook de stad op eigen gelegenheid verkennen. Gaat u shoppen, neem dan een kijkje bij Oxford Street en op Piccadilly Circus. Liever iets cultureels? Een groot aantal musea is gratis te bezoeken. Daarnaast is Londen natuurlijk dé musicalstad bij uitstek. Rond 20.30 uur brengt de touringcar u terug naar het hotel. *Vanwege evenementen kan het voorkomen dat bepaalde straten/wijken van Londen afgesloten zijn en we deze niet kunnen bezichtigen.

Dag 3 • Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter

Op vele plekken in Londen kunt u filmlocaties van de Harry Potter films terugvinden. Neem bijvoorbeeld station Kings Cross met het beroemde spoor 9¾ van waar de Zweinstein Express vertrekt. Wij nemen gewoon de bus richting de studio’s, waar we rond 10.00 uur arriveren en minimaal 4 uur spenderen. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson en Rupert Grint heten u welkom tijdens een korte introductiefilm, waarna we op spectaculaire wijze de Grote Zaal van Zweinstein betreden. Vergaap u aan de uiterst gedetailleerde tafels, uniforms en de Sorteerhoed. Altijd al eens Zwerkbal willen spelen? Stap op uw eigen Nimbus 2000 of Vuurflits en ga achter de Gouden Snaai aan. De speciale technieken laten u geloven dat u echt over de Theems en door de straten van Londen zoeft. Een tour achter de schermen laat zien hoe de special effects zijn gebruikt. Bijvoorbeeld voor de vliegende auto van Arthur Wemel en het magische keukengerei van Molly Wemel. Verken het terrein van Zweinstein met het huisje van Hagrid en stap de leerlingenkamer van Griffoendor en het Toverdranklokaal in. Na het bezoek aan de studio's brengt de touringcar ons in de middag (rond 15.00 uur) naar het centrum van Londen, waar de rest van de middag vrij is. Gaat u shoppen, neem dan een kijkje bij Oxford Street en op Piccadilly Circus. Liever iets cultureels? Een groot aantal musea is gratis te bezoeken. Daarnaast is Londen natuurlijk dé musicalstad bij uitstek. Vanavond dineert u op eigen gelegenheid in Londen. Rond 20.30 uur haalt de touringcar ons weer op om u terug naar het hotel te brengen. Belangrijk: de indeling van deze dag is afhankelijk van het tijdslot dat we van de Studio's ontvangen. Het is bijvoorbeeld ook mogelijk dat u in de middag de studio's bezoekt, dan rijden we in de ochtend naar Londen. Indien gewenst kunt u langer of korter in de Warner Bros. studio's verblijven. Met het openbaar vervoer reist u dan op eigen gelegenheid naar het centrum van Londen of het hotel.

Dag 4 • Terugreis naar Nederland & ferryovertocht

Per bus en boot terug naar Nederland. Indien er een vroege overtocht is gereserveerd, ontvangt u bij vertrek uit het hotel een ontbijtpakket.

Bezoek Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio

Vertrek 27.04.2024 - entree Warner Bros studio op 29.04.2024 om 12.30 uur. Op deze dag zal het bezoek aan Londen in de ochtend zijn. Vroeg vertrek. Vertrek 19.10.2024 - entree Warner Bros studio op 21.10.2024 om 09.00 uur. Vertrek 26.10.2024 - entree Warner Bros studio op 28.10.2024 om 09.00 uur. Vertrek 21.12.2024 - entree Warner Bros studio op 23.12.2024 om 15.00 uur. Op deze dag zal het bezoek aan Londen in de ochtend zijn. Vroeg vertrek. Vertrek 27.12.2024 - entree Warner Bros studio op 29.12.2024 om 15.00 uur. Op deze dag zal het bezoek aan Londen in de ochtend zijn. Vroeg vertrek. Let op. tijden en data zijn nadrukkelijk onder voorbehoud van eventuele wijzigingen.

Leonardo Hotel London Watford★★★★ - Watford

Het 4-sterren Leonardo Hotel Watfort ligt in het centrum van Watford, op 5 minuten loopafstand van het treinstation Watford Junction. Entree met receptie, bar, restaurant en lift. Comfortabele kamers met televisie, bad of douche, wc en föhn. Gratis Wifi.

Algemene informatie Engeland & Wales

Wat is belangrijk voor mijn busreis naar Engeland zoals reisdocumenten. Maar ook wat leuke wetenswaardigheden over het land, de Engelsman, eten en drinken, flora & fauna en leuke feitjes.

Typisch Engeland

Wat weet u van: • De Engelse Pub • Fish and Chips • Poppy Lees onderstaand verder…

Voor Groot Brittannië moet iedereen beschikken over een eigen geldig paspoort, ook minderjarige kinderen. Het paspoort moet geldig zijn tot en met terugkomst in Nederland. Heeft u niet de Nederlandse nationaliteit, raadpleeg dan het betreffende consulaat van het land van herkomst.

Engels is de hoofdtaal van het Verenigd Koninkrijk, maar ook het Welsh wordt erkend in Wales en het Gaelic (een oude Keltische taal) in Schotland.

De valuta in Groot Brittannië is het Britse Pond (GBP), oftewel het pond sterling met het valutateken £. In dat symbool is de letter ‘L’ te herkennen, de eerste letter van het Latijnse woord libra, dat pond betekent. Het pond wordt verdeeld in 100 pence, enkelvoud penny. Het symbool voor de penny is p. Omgerekend: £ 1 = ca. € 1,14. Groot-Brittannië heeft voldoende geldautomaten (cashpoint of ATM = automated teller machine). Pinpassen (zowel bankpassen als creditcards) worden vrijwel overal geaccepteerd. U pint buiten de eurozone, dus u betaalt voor iedere transactie. U kunt geld wisselen bij banken, postkantoren en wisselkantoren. Bij de hotels wordt veelal een wat ongunstiger koers gehanteerd. Euro’s worden in principe niet als betaalmiddel geaccepteerd.

Voltage (220/240) en frequentie (50) zijn gelijk aan die in Nederland. In het Verenigd Koninkrijk worden stopcontacten van type G gebruikt. De stopcontacten zijn geaard en hebben drie rechthoekige gaten. U heeft een verloopstekker type G nodig of een universele wereldstekker.

Het leidingwater in Engeland is veilig om te drinken. Het oogt soms wat troebel, maar dat komt door de lucht in de leiding. Drink bij voorkeur alleen koud water uit de kraan. Warm water kan een bijsmaak hebben.

De prijzen in Engeland liggen wat hoger dan wij in Nederland gewend zijn, op allerlei gebied.

Het Verenigd Koninkrijk van Groot-Brittannië en Noord-Ierland worden gevormd door een eilandengroep in het noordwesten van Europa met een oppervlakte van 244.100 km². Het land bestaat uit een groot eiland en een aantal kleinere, welke de koninkrijken Engeland, Schotland en het prinsdom Wales omvat. Het land grenst in het noorden aan de Atlantische Oceaan, in het oosten aan de Noordzee, in het zuiden aan het Engelse Kanaal en in het westen aan de Atlantische Oceaan en de Ierse Zee. Verenigd Koninkrijk heeft een totale oppervlakte van: 244.820 km² Landoppervlakte: 241.590 km² Wateroppervlakte: 3.230 km² Kust: 12.429 km Hoogste punt: 1343 m (Ben Nevis) Laagste punt: -4 m (The Fens) Hoofdstad: Londen. Staatsinrichting: het Verenigd Koninkrijk is een constitutionele monarchie, waarbij de uitvoerende macht namens de Koningin in handen is gegeven van de Premier en de overige ministers in diens kabinet. De uitvoerende macht wordt in feite uitgeoefend door het kabinet ‘Houses of Parliament’, samengesteld uit leden van het Lagerhuis (House of Commons) en - in mindere mate - het Hogerhuis (House of Lords). Religie: 72% van de bevolking behoort tot de staatskerk van Engeland; de Church of England (Anglicaanse Kerk).

De keuken van Engeland

Werd er vroeger wat lacherig gedaan over de Engelse keuken, tegenwoordig telt Engeland ook vele beroemde ‘Chefs’. Het koloniale verleden heeft de Britse keuken ook andere smaken gegeven. Zo behoort de ‘Indian Curry’ tot de Britse Nationale gerechten. ‘Full English Breakfast’ is een prima start van de dag: geroosterd brood, gebakken eieren, bacon, witte bonen in tomatensaus, worstjes, gegrilde tomaat met champignons en gebakken aardappelreepjes (‘Hash Browns). Een plakje bloedworst (‘Black Pudding’) hoort er eigenlijk ook bij. Typische Engelse gerechten: ‘Fish and Chips ’(gefrituurde witvis met dikke friet en tartaarsaus en een paar druppels azijn); ‘Bangers and Mash ’(aardappelpuree met worstjes en veel jus); ‘Shepherd Pie ’(stoofpot met lamsgehakt, aardappel en groente); ‘Cottage Pie’ (stoofpot met rundergehakt). ‘Sunday Roast’ (heerlijk gebraden kip, lam, varkens- of rundvlees met gebakken aardappels, groenten en jus, allemaal verstopt in een jasje, de zogenoemde Yorkshire-pudding, begeleid door mosterd, munt- en mierikswortelsaus); ‘Ploughmans Lunch’ (eenvoudige lunch met brood, stuk kaas, appel en gesneden ui); ‘Scotch Egg’ (hardgekookt ei in een soort gehaktbal); ‘Steak & Kidney Pie’ (rundvlees, niertjes, ui en jus in een dikke korstdeeg uit de over); ‘Steak & Ale Pie’ (de variant zonder de niertjes); ‘Toad in the hole’ (worstjes in Yorkshire pudding); ‘Beef Wellington’ (ossenhaas in bladerdeeg met paddenstoelen en kruiden uit de oven). Eten doet u veelal in de pub, waar een prima maaltijd wordt geserveerd. En laat u ook eens verwennen tijdens een echte ‘High Tea’ met naast de hartige sandwiches ook ‘Victoria Sponge Cake’, ‘Welsh Cakes’ en ‘Çitroen en Lavendel Shortbread’. Alles begeleid door enorme potten thee. De Engelsen houden van een biertje, dat hier ‘ale’ of ‘bitter’ heet. Andere populaire drankjes zijn gin-tonic (ooit naar India gebracht als oplossing tegen voor malaria), heerlijke ciders en de hippe Bramble-cocktail (gemalen ijs met gin, limoensap, suikersiroop en bramenlikeur). Enjoy your meal… eet smakelijk!

Flora & Fauna

Het landschap in het Verenigd Koninkrijk varieert van heuvelachtig tot flink bergachtig. Het land heeft vele heuvels, bergen, groene velden, meren, natuurreservaten en aan de westkust fjorden en kliffen. Het heeft alleen door het vele kappen nog maar negen procent bos. In het voorjaar staan de heuvels en valleien vol met bloemen. In delen van het Verenigd Koninkrijk bloeien dan de narcissen en in de bossen en parken staan boshyacinten, bosanemonen en sleutelbloemen in bloei. Rododendrons en azalea's treft u niet alleen aan in de keurig onderhouden parken, maar ook in het wild in lange heggen. De dierenwereld van het Verenigd Koninkrijk kent niet veel soorten. Zoogdieren als het edelhert, de ree, de vos, de das en de otter zijn op diverse plaatsen in het land te vinden. Er zijn veel gebieden met een beschermde status, van nationaal park tot natuurreservaat. Voor de kust leven de gewone zeehonden en grijze zeehonden. Bruinvissen en dolfijnen zijn nog incidenteel te zien in de buurt van de kust.

Leuke feitjes

Denkt u aan een vakantie in Engeland, dan hoort daar zeker een bezoek aan de pub bij. Het land telt duizenden pubs en zelfs in het allerkleinste dorp zal er ongetwijfeld een locatie zijn. Pub is een afkorting van ‘public house’ en zo worden ze tot op de dag van vandaag ook gezien. Het is een soort verlenging van de woonkamer, want u ontmoet er familie, vrienden en buren, van jong tot oud. Bijpraten, het nieuws van de dag doornemen, sport kijken en natuurlijk een gezellig drankje drinken. Vaak bevinden de pubs zich in mooie historische panden en gaat hun historie dan ook eeuwen terug in de tijd. Typische rieten daken, lage balkenplafonds, open haarden met knappend houtvuur…de meeste pubs voldoen nog volledig aan dit beeld. Waren de pubs ca. 40-50 jaar geleden nog rokerige donkere dranklokalen met voornamelijk mannen aan de tap, tegenwoordig is het veel meer een populaire eetgelegenheid, waar u een heerlijke eenvoudige maaltijd kunt bestellen voor een redelijke prijs. Zeker op de zondag komen hele families met kinderen speciaal voor de ‘Sunday Roast’. Er worden nog steeds smaakvolle regionale ‘ales’ en ‘bitters’ geschonken, bij voorkeur in een groot pint-glas. De sfeer is gezellig en de ‘locals’ maken graag een praatje met de bezoekers. Cheers! De vrolijke rode klaprozen, die in de lente onze bermen en tuinen opfleuren, ziet u jaarlijks in het tweede weekend van november op de kleding gespeld van bijna iedere Brit. De klaproos, in de volksmond liefdevol ‘poppy’ genoemd, staat symbool voor het einde van Eerste Wereldoorlog. Op 11 november 1918 zwegen uiteindelijk de kanonnen op de slagvelden in Vlaanderen, waar 4 jaar lang een afschuwelijke loopgravenoorlog was gevoerd, die miljoenen voornamelijk jonge slachtoffers maakte. De Canadese legerarts John McCrae schreef het gedicht ‘Flanders Fields’ al in 1915, toen hij de grote klaprozen zag bloeien op de oorlogsgraven. De eerste regels zijn: ’In Flanders fields the poppies blow, between the crosses, row on row’. In 1922 werd de klaproos ook het symbool van de Britse veteranenorganisatie, de Royal British Legion. Zij verkopen de stoffen klaprozen in de weken voor Remembrance (Poppy) Day en de opbrengst gaat in fondsen voor de nabestaanden.

Extra informatie

Bekijk de laatste reisadviezen op de website van de Rijksoverheid . Als er voor de terugreis een vroege overtocht is gereserveerd, krijgt u bij vertrek uit het hotel een ontbijtpakket mee. Voor deze reis geldt een minimum aantal deelnemers van 25. Mocht het minimum aantal deelnemers niet worden behaald, dan kan de reis helaas niet worden uitgevoerd. Indien het minimum aantal deelnemers niet wordt bereikt, dan ontvangt u uiterlijk 7 dagen voor de vertrekdatum bericht. Voor de optionele rondrit door Londen is een minimum aantal deelnemers van 20 vereist. Beneden dit aantal kan de excursie niet worden uitgevoerd. Wij doen ons uiterste best om het beschreven programma uit te voeren. In voorkomende omstandigheden kunnen er echter wijzigingen optreden in het dag-tot-dag programma en/of de gepubliceerde accommodaties. Het programma en/of de accommodaties zijn dan ook onder voorbehoud van eventuele wijzigingen. Belangrijk: door een eventuele wijziging in het tijdslot dat wij krijgen toegewezen van de Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio is het altijd mogelijk dat de indeling van de dagen moet wijzigen. Houdt u hiermee rekening als u eventueel zelf reserveringen maakt voor attracties in Londen. KRAS Busreizen is niet verantwoordelijk voor de eventuele extra kosten van niet te kunnen inwisselen entreekaarten, reserveringen etc.

Comfort Class bussen

Als u in onze luxe Comfort Class bus stapt, bent u verzekerd van een comfortabele busreis. Onze bussen zijn voorzien van fijne en goed verstelbare stoelen met genoeg beenruimte. De stoelafstand in onze Comfort Class bussen is minimaal 84 cm. De rugleuning is 35 graden verstelbaar. Uiteraard zijn de luxe bussen voorzien van een geoptimaliseerd luchtverversingssysteem en goede airconditioning. Daarnaast beschikken al onze luxe bussen over een toilet en minibar voor warme en koude dranken. Onze gediplomeerde en deskundige chauffeurs brengen u veilig naar de mooiste plekken van Europa. Geniet van een fijne busreis en een goed verblijf!

Op- en uitstapplaatsen

Op deze reis is op- en uitstapschema D van toepassing.

Op- en uitstapschema A

Op- en uitstapplaatsen servicelijnen Schema A Onderstaand staan alle op- en uitstapplaatsen voor deze busreis beschreven. De vertrektijd die bij de betreffende opstapplaats hoort staat vermeld in de reispapieren, die u ca. 8 dagen voor vertrek ontvangt. Bij deze reis is Asten het centrale wisselpunt. Vanaf hier start de reis. Indien u geen gebruik wenst te maken van onze servicelijnen kunt u ervoor kiezen om op te stappen op het centrale wisselpunt. Centraal wisselpunt: Hotel Best Western Nobis - Nobisweg 1 - Asten. Op- en uitstapplaatsen • Asten - Hotel Best Western Nobis - Nobisweg (centraal wisselpunt KRAS Busreizen) ( voorovernachting mogelijk ) • Alkmaar - NS Station Noord - Hertog Aalbrechtweg bij P-terrein • Alphen aan den Rijn - NS Station achterzijde - Noorpoolsingel • Amsterdam - NS Station Sloterdijk - P&R Piarcoplein • Apeldoorn - Carpoolplaats - Landgoedlaan • Arnhem - Rijnhal - Olympus 1 • Beesd - Tankstation Bisde aan A2, terug: Tankstation Lingehorst aan A2 • Bergen op Zoom - NS Station - Stationsplein • Beverwijk - NS Busstation - Stationsplein • Breda - Int. bushalte Parkeerterrein Elleboog • Breda - Novotel ( alleen met voorovernachting ) • Delft - Bushalte Ikea - Olof Palmestraat • Den Bosch - Bushalte ingang Transferium, Pettelaarpark • Den Haag - CS - Busplatform Centraal Station - Flixbus halte • Dordrecht - Parkeerterrein - P+R Weeskinderendijk • Eindhoven - P+R Meerhoven - Sliffertsestraat 304 • Haarlem - Parkeerterrein / Station Spaarnwoude - Woudplein • Leiden - Lammenschansweg 130 - parkeerterrein Gamma • Nijmegen - Nijmegen - Cafe de Teersdijk - Graafseweg 985 • Oss - NS Station - Spoorlaan - ter hoogte van busstation • Roosendaal - NS Station - Stationsplein • Rotterdam - Metro Capelsebrug P+R • Tilburg - Zwembad Stappegoor - Stappegoorweg 1 • Utrecht - P+R Westraven - Utrecht - Griffioenlaan 1 • Veghel - Stadhuisplein 1 • Venlo - NS Station voorzijde - Stationsplein 1 (niet voor reizen naar Frankrijk en Groot Brittannië) • Vianen - Heenreis Busstation Lekbrug West A2 - terugreis: Busstation Lekbrug Oost • Zaandam - Bushalte Houtveldweg t.h.v. Zaan Hotel • Zwolle - NS Station achterzijde - Hanzelaan • Zwolle - Mercure Hotel ( alleen met voorovernachting )

Op- en uitstapschema B

Op- en uitstapplaatsen servicelijnen Schema B Onderstaand staan alle op- en uitstapplaatsen voor deze busreis beschreven. De vertrektijd die bij de betreffende opstapplaats hoort staat vermeld in de reispapieren, die u ca. 8 dagen voor vertrek ontvangt. Bij deze reis is Asten het centrale wisselpunt. Vanaf hier start de reis. Indien u geen gebruik wenst te maken van onze servicelijnen kunt u ervoor kiezen om op te stappen op het centrale wisselpunt. Centraal wisselpunt: Hotel Best Western Nobis - Nobisweg 1 - Asten. Op- en uitstapplaatsen • Asten - Hotel Best Western Nobis - Nobisweg (centraal wisselpunt KRAS Busreizen) ( voorovernachting mogelijk) ) • Alkmaar - NS Station Noord - Hertog Aalbrechtweg bij P-terrein • Alphen aan den Rijn - NS Station achterzijde - Noorpoolsingel • Amsterdam - NS Station Sloterdijk - P&R Piarcoplein • Apeldoorn - Carpoolplaats - Landgoedlaan • Arnhem - Rijnhal - Olympus 1 • Breda - Int. bushalte Parkeerterrein Elleboog • Breda - Novotel alleen met voorovernachting) • Den Bosch - Bushalte ingang Transferium, Pettelaarpark • Den Haag - CS - Busplatform Centraal Station - Flixbus halte • Dordrecht - Parkeerterrein - P+R Weeskinderendijk • Eindhoven - P+R Meerhoven - Sliffertsestraat 304 • Nijmegen - Nijmegen - Cafe de Teersdijk - Graafseweg 985 • Rotterdam - Metro Capelsebrug P+R • Tilburg - Zwembad Stappegoor - Stappegoorweg 1 • Utrecht - P+R Westraven - Utrecht - Griffioenlaan 1 • Venlo - NS Station voorzijde - Stationsplein 1 (niet voor reizen naar Frankrijk en Groot Brittannië) • Zaandam - Bushalte Houtveldweg t.h.v. Zaan Hotel • Zwolle - NS Station achterzijde - Hanzelaan • Zwolle - Mercure Hotel alleen met voorovernachting)

Op- en uitstapschema C

Op- en uitstapplaatsen servicelijnen Schema C Onderstaand staan alle op- en uitstapplaatsen voor deze busreis beschreven. De vertrektijd die bij de betreffende opstapplaats hoort staat vermeld in de reispapieren, die u ca. 8 dagen voor vertrek ontvangt. Bij deze reis is Asten het centrale wisselpunt. Vanaf hier start de reis. Indien u geen gebruik wenst te maken van onze servicelijnen kunt u ervoor kiezen om op te stappen op het centrale wisselpunt. Centraal wisselpunt: Hotel Best Western Nobis - Nobisweg 1 - Asten. Op- en uitstapplaatsen • Asten - Hotel Best Western Nobis - voorzijde bij de hoofdingang( voorovernachting mogelijk) ) • Den Bosch - Bushalte ingang Transferium, Pettelaarpark • Den Haag - CS - Busplatform Centraal Station - Flixbus halte • Eindhoven - P+R Meerhoven - Sliffertsestraat 304 • Rotterdam - Metro Capelsebrug P+R • Utrecht - P+R Westraven - Utrecht - Griffioenlaan 1

Op- en uitstapschema D

Op- en uitstapplaatsen servicelijnen Schema D Onderstaand staan alle op- en uitstapplaatsen voor deze busreis beschreven. De vertrektijd die bij de betreffende opstapplaats hoort staat vermeld in de reispapieren, die u ca. 8 dagen voor vertrek ontvangt. Op- en uitstapplaatsen • Amsterdam - NS Station Sloterdijk - P&R Piarcoplein • Utrecht - P+R Westraven - Utrecht - Griffioenlaan 1 • Den Bosch - Bushalte ingang Transferium, Pettelaarpark • Breda - Int. bushalte Parkeerterrein Elleboog • Breda - Novotel (alleen met voorovernachting) meer informatie

Op- en uitstapschema E

Op- en uitstapplaatsen servicelijnen Schema E Onderstaand staan alle op- en uitstapplaatsen voor deze busreis beschreven. De vertrektijd die bij de betreffende opstapplaats hoort staat vermeld in de reispapieren, die u ca. 8 dagen voor vertrek ontvangt. Op- en uitstapplaatsen • Den Bosch - Bushalte ingang Transferium, Pettelaarpark • Eindhoven - P+R Meerhoven - Sliffertsestraat 304 • Utrecht - P+R Westraven - Utrecht - Griffioenlaan 1 • Rotterdam - Metro Capelsebrug P+R • Den Haag - CS - Busplatform Centraal Station - Flixbus halte • Amsterdam - NS Station Sloterdijk - P&R Piarcoplein • IJmuiden - DFDS Terminal

Op- en uitstapschema F

Op- en uitstapplaatsen servicelijnen Schema H Onderstaand staan alle op- en uitstapplaatsen voor deze busreis beschreven. De vertrektijd die bij de betreffende opstapplaats hoort staat vermeld in de reispapieren, die u ca. 8 dagen voor vertrek ontvangt. Op- en uitstapplaatsen • Amersfoort - NS Station • Breda - Int. bushalte Parkeerterrein Elleboog • Gent - Van der Valk Hotel - Autosnelweg E-17

Op- en uitstapschema G

Op- en uitstapplaatsen servicelijnen Schema G Onderstaand staan alle op- en uitstapplaatsen voor deze busreis beschreven. De vertrektijd die bij de betreffende opstapplaats hoort staat vermeld in de reispapieren, die u ca. 8 dagen voor vertrek ontvangt. Op- en uitstapplaatsen met vertrek op 12-06-24, 21-08-24, 04-09-24 • Amsterdam - NS Station Sloterdijk - P&R Piarcoplein • Apeldoorn - Carpoolplaats - Landgoedlaan • Arnhem - Carpoolplaats Arnhem Noord - Europaweg • Hengelo - McDonalds - Plein Westermaat • Hengelo - van der Valk Hotel - Bornsestraat 400 (alleen met voorovernachting) • Utrecht - P+R Westraven - Utrecht - Griffioenlaan 1 Op- en uitstapplaatsen met vertrek op 15-05-24, 10-07-24, 07-08-24 • Asten - Hotel Best Western Nobis - Nobisweg (voorovernachting mogelij) • Den Bosch - Bushalte ingang Transferium, Pettelaarpark • Den Haag - CS - Busplatform Centraal Station - Flixbus halte • Rotterdam - Metro Capelsebrug P+R • Tilburg - Zwembad Stappegoor - Stappegoorweg 1 • Utrecht - P+R Westraven - Utrecht - Griffioenlaan 1

Op- en uitstapschema H

Op- en uitstapplaatsen servicelijnen Schema H Onderstaand staan alle op- en uitstapplaatsen voor deze busreis beschreven. De vertrektijd die bij de betreffende opstapplaats hoort staat vermeld in de reispapieren, die u ca. 8 dagen voor vertrek ontvangt. Op- en uitstapplaatsen • Den Bosch - Centraal Station - t.h.v. de Draak • Eigen vervoer

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Bezoek de Harry Potter studio

Of je nu een hardcore Potterfan bent of gewoon zin hebt in een dagje uit met het hele gezin , een bezoek aan de Harry Potter Studios is ideaal voor een dagtrip vanuit Londen.

Ontdek de geheimen van Zweinstein en boek je tickets voor de Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter

Wat krijg je te zien tijdens de Harry Potter Studio Tour?

Gewapend met onze toverstaf en Onzichtbaarheidsmantel trokken we naar Leavesden om meer te weten te komen over de betoverende wereld van Harry Potter en de geheimen van Zweinstein.

De Grote Zaal

De tour begint met een korte kennismaking met de films, voor het geval je die nog niet gezien had. Het scherm verdwijnt plotseling om plaats te maken voor de gigantische deuren van de Grote Zaal. Hier begint de magie pas echt, dus probeer een plaatsje op de eerste rij te bemachtigen.

De Grote Zaal was de eerste set die voor de films werd gemaakt en is meteen de grootste. Verwacht geen magisch plafond met zwevende kaarsen te zien, want dat alles kwam tot stand met special effects. Hoe precies, zie je later in de tour.

Maar ook zonder magisch plafond is de sfeer in de Grote Zaal indrukwekkend. De muren zijn van gips, maar de vloer heeft echte plavuizen, net als in een middeleeuws kasteel. Neem de tijd en bekijk de kostuums, de Lerarentafel, de lessenaar van Perkamentus en de enorme zandlopers die de puntentelling van de verschillende afdelingen bijhouden.

Ook de eikenhouten tafels van de leerlingen moet je even van dichtbij bestuderen. De acteurs en figuranten mochten naar hartenlust in de tafels krassen, want dat maakte het decor alleen maar realistischer - net als bij een echte school.

Verborgen details

Overal in de decors vind je kleine verwijzigngen naar de films, dus geef je ogen de kost en kijk hoeveel je er ontdekt. Onze favorieten waren de ‘levende’ voorwerpen in de keuken van de familie Wemel en de verschillende Gouden Snaaien (de beslissende bal bij een potje Zwerkbal ) die overal in de tour opduiken.

Ook prachtig zijn de bijna 350 portretten die speciaal werden geschilderd voor de films en waarvoor de acteurs en crew model stonden.

Kenners herkennen misschien zelfs David Heyman, de producer van de films, tussen de vele gezichten aan de muur.

Gratis activiteitenpaspoort

Vraag in de Studio's om een gratis activiteitenpaspoort (activity passport). In dit boekje vind je behalve een Gouden Snaai-speurtocht, puzzels en Harry Potter kennisquizzen ook verhalen van achter de schermen.

Vergeet niet een stempel in je paspoort te laten zetten van het Zweinstein-wapen of van Perron 9¾.

Proef een glas butterbeer

De meningen lopen uiteen over deze lievelingsdrank van tovenaars in opleiding. Als je een zoetekauw bent, vind je butterbeer vast lekker. Het doet een beetje denken aan cream soda (priklimonade met vanillesmaak, erg populair in de VS).

Vooral bij kinderen valt het in de smaak, maar wees gerust: er zit geen alcohol in. Om een bierpul vol te proeven moet je bij het Backlot Café zijn. Je pul mag je na afloop als souvenir meenemen. Vind je boterbier wat aan de zoete kant, dan kun je ook gewoon bier, wijn of een ander drankje bestellen.

Het Verboden Bos en het Ministerie van Toverkunst

Het Ministerie van Toverkunst is een van de grotere filmsets en werd gebruikt voor scenes waarin honderden acteurs en figuranten meespeelden. Veel figuranten waren trouwens crewleden, voor de gelegenheid uitgedost met mantels, baarden en hoeden.

De set van het Verboden Bos werd speciaal voor de Warner Bros Studios nagemaakt. Als je durft, neem dan het pad dat naar het nest leidt van Aragog (de reuzachtige spin uit het tweede Harry Potterboek) die op de loer ligt tussen de bomen. Mensen met een spinnenfobie en kleine kinderen kunnen beter de veiligere weg door het bos nemen (vraag bij twijfel advies aan de gids).

Vliegen op een bezemsteel

Stel je vliegkunsten op de proef en maak een ritje op een bezemsteel (met behulp van een green screen ). Vlieg boven Londen op een Nimbus 2000 of een Vuurflits (Firebolt), of speel een spelletje Zwerkbal met Harry en de leerlingen van Griffoendor.

Je kunsten worden opgenomen, zodat je jezelf straks terug kunt zien. Je kunt de video zelfs kopen om thuis indruk mee te maken op je vrienden.

Gringotts (Goudgrijp), de tovenaarsbank

Een nieuwe uitbreiding is de Gringotts-tovernaarsbank, compleet met marmeren zuilen en prachtige kristallen kroonluchters. Net als de helden uit de film kun je vol bewondering door de majestueuze hal van de bank lopen. Bezoek ook de familiekluis van de familie Lestrange (Van Detta) en bekijk de schatten van Bellatrix, het zwaard van Griffoendor en de gouden beker van Helga Huffelpuf.

Hoe kom je bij de Warner Bros Studios?

De Harry Potter Studios zijn gemakkelijk te bereiken met het openbaar vervoer vanaf Londen. En Londen is tegenwoordig naast de deur, dankzij de directe Eurostar-verbinding . Je staat binnen een paar uur, en na een ontspannen reis, in het hart van de stad.

De officiële bus vertrekt vanaf King’s Cross of Victoria en zet je af bij de Studio's. Zorg ervoor dat je een ticket hebt voor de bus en Warner Bros Studio Tour, anders mag je niet instappen.

Neem vanaf station Euston de trein naar Watford Junction. Euston is ongeveer 10 minuten lopen vanaf King’s Cross. Naar Watford Junction duurt zo’n 20 minuten en je kunt gewoon je Oystercard gebruiken. Eenmaal in Watford Junction neem je de pendelbus naar de Warner Bros Studios (£2.50 voor een retour). De rit duurt ongeveer 10 minuten. Hou wat contant geld apart voor de pendelbus, want je kunt niet met een bankpas betalen. De bus gaat elke 20 minuten, van 08:15 tot 22:00.

Voorzieningen in het station

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We raden je aan zeker een half uur voor het begin van je tour bij de ingang te zijn, zodat je genoeg tijd hebt om je tickets af te halen en door de veiligheidscontrole te gaan.

Gidsen en audiogids

Tijdens de tour staan gidsen klaar om vragen te beantwoorden en meer informatie te geven. Het is de moeite waard om een gesprek met ze aan te knopen want hun kennis van het Harry Potter universum is indrukwekkend en hun enthousiasme aanstekelijk. Sommigen waren zelfs figuranten in de films en kunnen een interessant persoonlijk inkijkje geven. Voor wie dat wil zijn er ook audiogidsen te krijgen in verschillende talen.

Is er een garderobe bij de Warner Bros Studio's?

Jassen, tassen en andere bagage kun je afgeven in de garderobe. Je hoeft er niet voor te betalen.

Wandelwagens en buggy’s mogen mee naar binnen, maar er is maar ruimte voor één tegelijk. Dus laat ze waar mogelijk achter in de garderobe. Tweelingbuggy’s en duo-kinderwagens zijn niet toegestaan.

Bijzondere behoeften

De shuttlebus naar de Studios is volledig toegankelijk voor rolstoelgebruikers. Ook de Studios zelf zijn grotendeels rolstoelvriendelijk, maar er zijn enkele stukken die wat lastiger begaanbaar zijn, bijvoorbeeld de kinderkopjes van de Wegisweg (Diagon Alley). De originele decors zoals de Collectebus (Knight Bus) en de brug naar Zweinstein zijn niet drempelvrij en dus niet toegankelijk voor rolstoelgebruikers.

Eten en drinken bij de Harry Potter Studio tour

Honger zul je niet krijgen want er is genoeg te eten in de Studios. Het Studio Café bij de ingang is open tot 20:00 in het weekend en tot 17:00 uur op weekdagen. Je kunt er tot 11:30 ontbijt krijgen (inclusief een stevig Engels) en later op de dag ook een echte Engelse afternoon tea met cake, scones, room en jam.

Als je onderweg trek krijgt kun je terecht bij het Backlot Café voor een snelle maaltijd of sandwich, of een glas boterbier. Bij mooi weer kun je buiten zitten met uitzicht op de filmsets, zoals de Collectebus en het huis waar Harry Potter opgroeide.

Harry Potter-reis naar het Verenigd Koninkrijk

Reistips voor Harry Potter-fans: ontdek de filmlocaties in het Verenigd Koninkrijk, in Londen en daarbuiten.

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The Tokyo tour will feature exclusive attractions and be home to the largest Harry Potter shop in the world with a range of products available including many that have been exclusively developed for the outpost. 

It will also include sets such as the Great Hall at Hogwarts, the Hogwarts Express on Platform 9 ¾, Diagon Alley and the Forbidden Forest. Exclusive to Tokyo is The Great Wizarding Express, a set that appeared in last year’s  Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore . Fans will further be able to ride a broomstick, drink a Butterbeer, appear in a moving portrait in the halls of Hogwarts and step into the crowd of a Quidditch game.

The Platform 9 ¾ set was created by the original Harry Potter filmmakers  and is home to the Hogwarts Express which is an original British steam locomotive that was built in 1929 called The Dumbleton Hall. Operated by the Great Western Railway, it continued to run for over 35 years until it was retired. The locomotive was refurbished in England, then shipped to Japan to take up its position at the Studio Tour.

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Harry potter tour revenue surges past $1 billion.

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The Harry Potter tour in Leavesden is a big money spinner for Warner Bros.

Britain's Harry Potter movie tour has generated more than $1 billion of revenue since it opened 12 years ago according to its latest financial statements which show that sales doubled to a record $184.4 million (£149.1 million) in 2022 as the end of pandemic restrictions cast a powerful spell on the attraction.

The tour is set inside two cream-coloured cavernous soundstages at Leavesden Studios on the outskirts of London. Owned by media giant Warner Bros. Discovery WBD , Leavesden was originally an aircraft factory before it was converted into a movie studio in 1994 so that James Bond flick GoldenEye could film there.

Warner bought Leavesden in 2010 making it the first studio to have a permanent European base since Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the 1940s. Leavesden re-opened in 2012 after Warner invested more than $123.7 million (£100 million) in the site. Since then it has been home to well over 50 productions including all eight Potter films, the three Fantastic Beasts spin-offs and last year's highest-grossing movie, Barbie .

The studio generates 39.7% of Leavesden's total revenue which rose by $87.5 million (£70.7 million) to a record $305.8 million (£247.2 million) in the year to 31 December 2022 as we revealed in Britain's Sunday Times newspaper. The increase was entirely driven by the tour as studio revenue dipped 2.9% to $121.3 million (£98.1 million).

Revenue is increasing at Warner Bros' Leavesden studios

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Over the past few years soaring inflation and the cost of living crisis has caused consumers to cut streaming subscriptions leading to studios scaling back the number of shows in production.

It didn't stop there as Leavesden faced the challenge of strikes in Hollywood when actors and writers downed their tools for more than six months last year in a bid to boost the royalties they receive. Warner is still counting the cost of this and on February 23 announced that revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was down 7% to $10.2 billion partly driven by strike-induced production delays. On the day of the announcement its shares closed 10% down at $8.61, almost the lowest price since the group was created by the merger of AT&T’s T WarnerMedia and Discovery Inc in April 2022.

The impact is being felt far beyond the studios as special effects firm Framestore, which created the spellbinding visuals in the Potter movies, said it expects margins "to be impacted" by the strikes in 2023.

In contrast, the tour behind the scenes of the Potter movies has been a dream ticket for Warner. Leavesden's net profit more than doubled last year to $87.8 million (£71 million) which was largely driven by the tour given that the studio's revenue reversed. Since 2012 Leavesden has generated total net profits of $589.6 million (£476.7 million) and paid $289.4 million (£234 million) of dividends to Warner.

Guests can wander through recreations of classic Harry Potter locations (photo by Andrew Aitchison / ... [+] In pictures via Getty Images)

Since it opened 12 years ago more than 18 million people have streamed through the tour's turnstiles generating a total of $1.2 billion (£935.8 million) of revenue – 67.5% more than the studio has made.

The tour is filled with props and sets from the movies with the latest addition being Professor Sprout's Greenhouse which opened in summer 2022. From the outside, the giant greenhouse appears to be in the grip of a giant vine which covers the walls inside. Its tendrils spread into flower boxes where plants seem to sprout from them. Visitors can uproot them to reveal a squealing shrub as Harry and his chums did in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets .

As we recently revealed , the tour has been so successful that Warner has invested more than $115 million in its first overseas outpost which opened in Tokyo last year and is 50% bigger than its British counterpart.

Leavesden operates the Japanese facility as well as the wildly popular chain of Potter shops and the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child stage show which premiered in London in 2016 to critical acclaim. Since then it has expanded to five other countries and is still growing as the financial statements reveal that "in 2022 the company invested in another production of the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ."

The company also produces the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child stage show (Photo by Sam ... [+] Tabone/WireImage)

Despite the logjam in Hollywood, Leavesden too is expanding. Last year it announced plans to build 11 new sound stages which will increase production capacity by more than 50% and will create 4,000 direct and indirect jobs. It is expanding to stay in the game in the face of increasing competition.

Britain has become a popular location for filming thanks to its generous fiscal benefits which give studios a reimbursement of up to 25.5% of the amount they spend in the country. It explains why Shepperton Studios, just outside London, is planning a 1.2 million square feet expansion which will make it the world's second-biggest studio.

Likewise, nearby Pinewood plans to spend $1.6 billion (£1.3 billion) on new facilities including a studio tour which will put it in even more direct competition with Leavesden. Over the past 80 years Pinewood has been home to everything from the Pink Panther and Paddington to Superman and Star Wars so it may take more than the wave of a magic wand to beat.

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