Harry Potter Studio Tour must see UK attraction
News at Harry Charles | 14/08/2023
The Warner Bros. Studio Tours in Leavesden, Watford opened in 2012 and is now one of the top attractions in the UK and third globally.*
If you are an absolute die-hard Harry Potter fan; love a bit of real-life magic or are curious about the technicalities of filming and special effects this is the tour for you. Expect to see the costumes used in the films, hordes of striking props that might just make you believe in magic and magical creatures and the actual sets where filming took place (such as Diagon Alley, the Great Hall and the Forbidden Forest). This is the studio tour to discover the magic of film-making for you.
The popular attraction requires visitors to book at least 34 days in advance, so book for Halloween and Christmas now.
Harry Potter is one of the biggest franchises to come out of Britain in the last 30 years, with seven books, eight films in the original series and a number of spin-offs.
The Harry Potter Studio Tour is an immersive experience for fans of the wizarding world, where you can ride broomsticks, visit Harry’s house and see all the behind the scenes of the magic.
The tour costs a minimum of £51.50 and takes at least three hours to complete, which includes a full tour of the studio, picture opportunities and a chance to ask staff about the studio.
Since opening in 2012, the studio has had many expansions as well as offering a variety of events, including the Christmas event ‘Hogwarts in the Snow’, which transforms the sets into a Christmas wonderland for tourists to see.
You can also try the famous drink butterbeer and browse the extensive gift shop where you can get all the Harry Potter memorabilia including wands and gowns.
To book tickets visit https://www.getyourguide.com/
For more information on the surrounding attractions in Watford and Hemel Hempstead please call the Harry Charles team on 01923 731313.
*Harry Potter Studio teams were beaten to the top spot globally by Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany and Machu Picchu in Peru, which hold joint first place with at least 37 days advanced bookings.