{"id":5242,"date":"2025-05-29T10:56:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T10:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/?p=5242"},"modified":"2026-03-19T12:51:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T12:51:38","slug":"harry-potter-filming-locations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/harry-potter-filming-locations","title":{"rendered":"Harry Potter filming locations: magical places you can visit in real life"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Calling all <em>Muggles <\/em>who\u2019d trade their mundane lives for a day in the wizarding world! Turns out, you <em>can<\/em> live the magic\u2014if you know where to find the <strong>Harry Potter film locations<\/strong>. With the right map (ahem, travel guide), you can actually walk in the footsteps of your favourite wizards. Yes, we\u2019re talking about the <em>real<\/em><strong> Harry Potter filming locations<\/strong>\u2014places where the magic happened. But where did they shoot Harry Potter, you ask? Spoiler alert: It\u2019s not just in front of a green screen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These real locations let you walk in Harry Potter\u2019s footsteps and explore the world where magic truly comes alive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a Potter expert or just curious, these stunning film locations let you relive the magic of the series. Just imagine yourself flying a broomstick at Alnwick Castle or picking up all your magical goods in Leadenhall Market.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Magic is everywhere\u2014on the streets, in the air, and definitely underfoot. So, trade in your muggle sneakers for some wizarding boots and let\u2019s explore where it all began.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Hogwarts Castle: where magic began at Alnwick and Durham<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Alnwick Castle in Northumberland<\/strong> perfectly doubles as Hogwarts, featuring in the iconic exterior and courtyard scenes of the Harry Potter films. The real magic unfolded as Harry took his first broomstick flight, guided by Madam Hooch\u2019s sharp eyes at Hogwarts. If those scenes stuck with you, good news: you can join a training session onsite between 10\u202fam and 3\u202fpm. Grab your broomstick, and try not to break it!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Durham Cathedral\u2019s cloisters<\/strong>, eerie and grand, featured in the first films where Harry first meets Professor McGonagall face-to-face.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Head to the cloisters and spot an inkwell with owls and wyverns\u2014where history and magic beautifully intertwine. Alnwick Castle and Durham Cathedral are open to visitors\u2014perfect for film fans and history lovers seeking magical experiences.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"wp-image-5245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Alnwick-Castle-in-Northumberland-Hogwarts-Castle.jpg\" alt=\"Alnwick Castle, used as Hogwarts in early Harry Potter films\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Alnwick-Castle-in-Northumberland-Hogwarts-Castle.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Alnwick-Castle-in-Northumberland-Hogwarts-Castle-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Alnwick-Castle-in-Northumberland-Hogwarts-Castle-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Harry Potter\u2019s house: a muggle\u2019s glimpse into Privet Drive<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Now, if you want to take a gander at <strong>the Dursleys\u2019 home on Privet Drive<\/strong>, you absolutely can! Yes, the place itself may not exist, but the inspiration put into the film\u2019s set is real! 12 Picket Post Close in Bracknell served as Harry\u2019s childhood home and featured in several iconic scenes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Though privately owned, fans still visit to snap photos of the house where the magic (and Marge!) took flight. And sometimes, if you are lucky, you can take a quick tour of the inside and see the iconic closet. It\u2019s the kitchen where Harry toiled and the bedroom Ron and the twins dramatically broke him out of.<br \/>Wandering through this ordinary neighbourhood feels surreal as you relive magical book and movie moments in real life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-5246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Privet-Drive.jpg\" alt=\"Number 4 Privet Drive, the childhood home of Harry Potter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Privet-Drive.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Privet-Drive-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Privet-Drive-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The real Diagon Alley: shopping for wands in London\u2019s Leadenhall Market<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Leadenhall Market<\/strong> in central London looks like a charming Victorian arcade, but step inside and Diagon Alley comes to life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In <em>Harry Potter and the Philosopher\u2019s Stone<\/em>, it served as the gateway where Harry first entered the wizarding world. The market\u2019s quirky, almost-too-perfect charm feels like it was plucked straight from the pages of J.K. Rowling\u2019s imagination.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Strolling through, you half-expect broomsticks to whizz past or cauldrons to bubble in quaint shopfronts. The Victorian architecture, with its colorful arches and golden detailing, is simply made for magical mischief. With a few magical steps, you\u2019re suddenly where Harry bought his very first wand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Today, the market bustles with caf\u00e9s, shops, and even a cheeky butterbeer if you&#8217;re feeling wizard-worthy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-5247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leadenhall-Market.jpg\" alt=\"Leadenhall Market in London, inspiration for Diagon Alley\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leadenhall-Market.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leadenhall-Market-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leadenhall-Market-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Platform 9\u00be at King\u2019s Cross: catch the Hogwarts Express (almost)<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Fans love this famous spot in <strong>King\u2019s Cross Station<\/strong> for the simple photo opportunity, and it\u2019s easy to see why. The half-trolley seems to be gliding through the walls of <strong>Platform 9\u00be<\/strong> into the magical train behind it. You\u2019ll truly feel like you\u2019re off to Hogwarts, boarding the magical train with friends for an unforgettable adventure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Friendly staff help with your photo\u2014and yes, you can wear the iconic Hogwarts scarf for the full experience. Once your photo\u2019s done, head to the official Harry Potter shop right next to the photoshoot area. This two-story shop looks like Ollivanders and sells everything from original wands to house robes and magical merch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Definitely shoot for the morning if you want to dodge the queue as much as possible; however, this is one of the most well-known Harry Potter movies shooting locations, so it\u2019s especially busy on the weekends and during school holidays.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-5248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Platform-9\u00be-at-Kings-Cross.jpg\" alt=\"Platform 9 \u00be at King's Cross Station with a trolley going through the wall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Platform-9\u00be-at-Kings-Cross.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Platform-9\u00be-at-Kings-Cross-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Platform-9\u00be-at-Kings-Cross-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The forbidden forest and black lake: magical moments in the Scottish Highlands<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The wild and dramatic landscapes of the <strong>Scottish Highlands<\/strong> formed the backdrop to some of the most atmospheric and memorable adventures in the Harry Potter film series, and nowhere more so than in the enigmatic heart of <strong>the Forbidden Forest<\/strong> and the still and sparkling expanse of <strong>the Black Lake<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Perhaps the most instantly recognisable location is the <strong>Glenfinnan Viaduct<\/strong>, near Loch Shiel. Fans will remember <strong>the Hogwarts Express<\/strong> crossing the vast, patterned iron bridge on its route to the school. Seeing the Jacobite Steam Train chugging along in real life is magical\u2014it\u2019s almost as if the enchantment has come to life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" class=\"wp-image-5249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Glenfinnan-Viaduct.jpg\" alt=\"Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland, famous for the Hogwarts Express scenes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Glenfinnan-Viaduct.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Glenfinnan-Viaduct-800x512.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Glenfinnan-Viaduct-768x491.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A little farther along <strong>Loch Shiel<\/strong>, in the beautifully quiet waters of Loch Eilt, lies Eilean Na Moine. An unassuming little island that is actually the island where Dumbledore was laid to rest in The Half-Blood Prince. The nearby wilderness of the surrounding woodland and slopes of <strong>Gleann Beag<\/strong> was also used as the location for Hagrid\u2019s hut.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The untamed beauty of the surrounding landscapes is stunning, and you can easily spend days exploring the magic at your own pace. With or without a broomstick, whether you\u2019re a fan of the film, a devotee of natural beauty, or simply want to indulge in a little Potter nostalgia, with its blend of the cinematic and the deeply real, the Highlands of Scotland will never disappoint.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-5250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Loch-Shiel.jpg\" alt=\"Loch Shiel in the Scottish Highlands, seen in several Hogwarts lake scenes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Loch-Shiel.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Loch-Shiel-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Loch-Shiel-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Oxford\u2019s ancient halls: stepping into Hogwarts interiors<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Both <strong>Christ Church College<\/strong> and the <strong>Bodleian Library<\/strong> have historic architecture and a rich tradition of scholarship. They also happen to be a reasonable representation of the <strong>Hogwarts filming locations<\/strong>. These revered institutions are both achingly beautiful and deliciously Potter-themed to help you piece together the magic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When the cameras rolled in the Bodleian Staircase at <strong>Christ Church<\/strong>, they captured the magical moment when Harry, Ron, and Hermione first met Professor McGonagall. This moment set the tone for their years at Hogwarts, and some other less iconic but pivotal moments, like Hermione telling Harry about the Quidditch trophy his father earned, were also filmed there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Just a short walk away, in the Bodleian Library\u2019s Divinity School, the vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows, and ancient, misty stone walls were transformed into the Hogwarts infirmary. For fans who want to explore these halls deeper, a guided tour is a safe and easy way to discover this hallowed ground.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-5251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Christ-Church.jpg\" alt=\"The Great Hall at Christ Church College, inspiration for Hogwarts' dining hall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Christ-Church.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Christ-Church-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Christ-Church-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Hogwarts Express Route: Ride the Train Through Glenfinnan Viaduct<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For an enchanting train ride, you\u2019ll never forget, <strong>the Jacobite Steam Train<\/strong> is perfect for travelling, Harry Potter-style, through a beautiful, enchanting landscape. The train chugs along the same route as <strong>the Hogwarts Express<\/strong>, through the picturesque Scottish Highlands in spectacular form, letting you soar over <strong>the Glenfinnan Viaduct<\/strong>, the elegant archway bridge, a place that has now become somewhat of an emblem within the world of witches and wizards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As the train smoothly arches over the bridge, you can experience stunning views over Loch Shiel and the hills. The Fort William to Mallaig train rides in the warmer months and during the school holidays are a great time to explore the express route. However, expect to see crowds of equally eager and excited visitors.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Jacobite Steam Train is incredibly popular (especially in the warmer months and school holidays) and only runs from April to October, so it\u2019s worth booking your tickets from Fort William to Mallaig at least two months in advance. We\u2019d recommend going a little later in the year, from mid-September to early October, to skip the summer rush. Also, sit on the carriage&#8217;s left side to get the best view of Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Shiel, and Dumbledore&#8217;s Grave.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" class=\"wp-image-5252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/the-Glenfinnan-Viaduct-and-Loch-Shiel-on-the-Hogwarts-Express.jpg\" alt=\"Glenfinnan Viaduct curving through the Scottish landscape in autumn\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/the-Glenfinnan-Viaduct-and-Loch-Shiel-on-the-Hogwarts-Express.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/the-Glenfinnan-Viaduct-and-Loch-Shiel-on-the-Hogwarts-Express-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/the-Glenfinnan-Viaduct-and-Loch-Shiel-on-the-Hogwarts-Express-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Unmissable Spots: From the Ministry of Magic to Hogsmeade<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the <strong>top Harry Potter tourist attractions in the UK<\/strong> is undoubtedly the stunning cloisters at <strong>Gloucester Cathedral<\/strong>. On seeing it, you will most likely quickly recall these narrow Hogwarts passageways, an iconic film set in Harry Potter.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These beautiful corridors, through which the films\u2019 main characters strolled along and learned what that whispering in the walls was all about, were indeed captured in a number of blockbuster movies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The building\u2019s imposing arches, dark walkways, and ornate carvings only add to the enchantment of the place. If you\u2019re down at Myrtle\u2019s toilet stop, keep your eye out! This is where the flooding took place in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-5253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gloucester-Cathedral.jpg\" alt=\"Cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral, filming location for Hogwarts corridors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gloucester-Cathedral.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gloucester-Cathedral-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gloucester-Cathedral-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>On the other hand, the <strong>Millennium Bridge<\/strong> stands proud and strong in London. A far cry from the dramatic Hollywood-style scene where it shatters and crumbles into the Thames, falling victim to a mob of Death Eaters in The Bridge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-5254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Millennium-Bridge.jpg\" alt=\"Millennium Bridge in London, featured in the opening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Millennium-Bridge.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Millennium-Bridge-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Millennium-Bridge-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>And while any true Harry Potter fan knows <strong>Hogsmeade <\/strong>is nowhere to be found, but in the imagination of J.K. Rowling (and later to be built for all of us at Universal Studios), a similar real-life village in North Yorkshire can be found and is a gorgeous dead-ringer for Hosmede that you will absolutely adore!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Plus, with its cobbled streets and old-style train station, there\u2019s no arguing about the inspiration it offers for the snow-covered village near Hogwarts. It adds a delightful wintry touch to the Potter pilgrimage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-5255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hogsmeade.jpg\" alt=\"Snow-covered rooftops of Hogsmeade village with a Butterbeer stand, inspired by the Harry Potter universe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hogsmeade.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hogsmeade-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hogsmeade-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plan Your Magical Journey: How to Visit Harry Potter Filming Locations on a Group Trip<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>And there you have it\u2014the ultimate magical adventure across the UK, where the wizarding world meets the real one. But here\u2019s the thing: the Harry Potter set locations are just the beginning. There\u2019s a whole world to explore beyond the magic\u2014charming streets, stunning landmarks, and a touch of history at every turn. From the cobbled wonders of Diagon Alley to the majestic sweep of the Glenfinnan Viaduct, you\u2019re in for more than just a trip down memory lane.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" class=\"wp-image-5256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WeRoad-group-trip-to-London.jpg\" alt=\"WeRoad group trip to London\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WeRoad-group-trip-to-London.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WeRoad-group-trip-to-London-800x565.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WeRoad-group-trip-to-London-768x542.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>So, why not make it even more magical with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weroad.com\/destinations\/london-express\">group trip to London<\/a>? With WeRoad\u2019s guided tours, you\u2019ll step straight into the wizarding world, discovering not only the answer to \u201cWhere was the Harry Potter movies filmed?\u201d but with plenty of time to wander through the best sights in the city\u2014and beyond.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It\u2019s not just a trip; it\u2019s an experience, full of wonder, new friendships, and, of course, a little bit of magic. Ready to pack your robes and embark on the adventure of a lifetime?<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calling all Muggles who\u2019d trade their mundane lives for a day in the wizarding world! Turns out, you can live the magic\u2014if you know where to find the Harry Potter film locations. With the right map (ahem, travel guide), you can actually walk in the footsteps of your favourite wizards. 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