Hi, I’m Momoko. I’ve been to the UK to model Vanquish Fitness, and I’ve spent most of my time exploring the Harry Potter film sites. After learning that I would be able to visit the realm of Harry Potter while in London, I couldn’t contain my excitement any longer. My excitement for the trip was so great that I had seen all seven books and films in the Harry Potter film series before my arrival! Here’s my one-day Harry Potter film locations tour in London.
1) King’s Cross Station (Platform 9 3/4)
At London’s King’s Cross Station, you may capture a photo of a cart being pulled into the wall, precisely as when Harry and his friends enter Platform 9 3/4, which is used to get to Hogwarts. There is a charge for photos. However, there are often long line
The best time to visit this location is in the early morning. You should expect to wait 30 to 40 minutes if you arrive in the afternoon. The official website indicates that the busiest hour is between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. At 10 a.m., there was already a 30-minute wait in line.
This is also from the official website. However, the picture place with the photographer and the carts put into the wall is open 8:00 a.m – 10:00 p.m Monday through Saturday and from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. For the most efficient sightseeing, I recommend having them there first thing in the morning when they open. There’s also a shop near the photo site with many Harry potter products, and you can pay here to purchase the images that the photographer took for you.
2) St. Pancras Station (King’s Cross Station)
St. Pancras Station is situated next door to King’s Cross Station, across the street. One of the most spectacular moments featured in the movie is the scene in “The Philosopher’s Stone” when Harry and Hagrid are travelling together along the corridor of this station. As the tale goes, soon after this, Hagrid says, “Go to Platform 9 3/4” and vanishes, and Harry rushes onto platform 9 3/4 for the first time.
It’s really near, being just next to King’s Cross station, and you should absolutely stop by. The station itself is a magnificent building with a lot of history. The façade is stone and traditional, while the inside is glass and modern. The front is stone and antique, while the inside is glass and modern.
3) The Millennium Bridge (the bridge destroyed by the Death Eaters in “The Mysterious Prince”)
The Millennium Bridge was originally a tourist site. However, in the Harry Potter movies, the Death Eaters destroyed the bridge while following Harry at the beginning of “Prince of Mystery”. The bridge is destroyed in the Harry Potter movies at the beginning of “The Prince of Mystery.
4) St. Paul’s Cathedral (Hogwarts Staircase)
Unfortunately, photography is not permitted inside St. Paul’s Cathedral. However, the spiral staircase within the cathedral was utilized as a scene for Harry Potter. The hours of open are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. However, please notice that tickets are offered till 4 p.m. You may also book reservations online.
The outdoor stairway of the cathedral is a location where photography is permitted. Therefore, it has become a picture site for many visitors.
5) Borough Market (Diagon Alley, Knight Bus)
The Borough Market, famed as London’s kitchen, is used for several sequences, such as the inside of the Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley and the knight bus going past the market. This market, when you actually go to it, is so enormous and entertaining.
There’s everything from specialist stores offering veggies, fruits, fish, meats, cheeses, booze and honey stores to sweets and food booths where you can munch your way around, to delicious-looking coffee shops, and so much more.
It would be exactly the ideal area to dine and walk around, enjoy sightseeing and dine together. You could stroll around for a full day and never get bored. You should absolutely visit this site at least once.
And because the Borough Market is primarily about food vendors, cards are not accepted in certain circumstances. Be sure to take some cash with you.
6) Leadenhall Market (the road to Diagon Alley, appearance of the Leaky Cauldron)
Leadenhall Market is recognized for being the oldest market in London. One of the sequences used in the movie is when Harry and Hagrid go to the Leaky Cauldron, and the shops are used as the exterior of the Leaky Cauldron.
In the market, there are food shops and merchants offering garments and sundries and cafés. It is also a terrific site for visitors who wish to travel to a fashionable area for sightseeing in London. The sign of the eatery states, “Are you a hungry muggle? On the restaurant sign. It’s incredibly stylish. This is the shop that was used for the outside of the Leaky Cauldron. This is the business used outside the Leaky Cauldron, which is currently an optician’s shop with a blue curving entrance. You’ll be amazed when you really get there.
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Summary
London is a must-see for Harry Potter lovers! The shooting sites were all prominent tourist destinations, more than I expected. London offers a lot of attractions both as a tourist place and as a filmmaking location. Let this blog post be your guide for your Harry Potter film locations tour!
