Warner Bros. Studio Tour London (Harry Potter)
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What Visitors Say
Incredible insite, into the making of Harry Potter. Tour was incredible. So much to see and do. Nice blend of authentic props and clothing mixed in with incredible set building. Food and drink on the pricey side but its london and its Harry potter so forgiven I guess. Staff super friendly. Very clean and surprisingly not as busy as you would think though I think that's down to the staggered timings which is a great idea.
Second visit, just as good as the first. I would recommend trying to book a morning slot as that gives plenty of time without having to rush. Staff were friendly, informative and happy to help. Food at the Backstop Cafe was the biggest disappointment, tasted ok but wasn't even lukewarm, which for the price.... All in all a brilliant day out whether you're a Harry Potter fan or not!
i went on my 18th birthday yesterday to this place and let me just say that this place was amazing beyond words. everything about it was fantastic. the atmosphere was welcoming, the staff were friendly, the food was good and i even brought a huge lollipop and a mug as a souvenir (lets just say i ate that delicious lollipop). the food there that i had in their quick service area consisted of a beef burger, a portion of chips and some butterbeer. i wasnt really a fan of the butterbeer though so i just gave my glass to my dad. and because it was my birthday i got to help open the door to the grand hall which is so cool. overall, i would give this place 5/5 stars.
Book your visit!! It was amazing! 🤩 I loved how interactive, intricate and with attention to detail everything was done. The staff members are also amazing and open to talk to anyone about the world of Harry Potter. We visited during the First year in Hogwarts theme and we loved it! You can see many sets, props, costumes from all of the movies, the opportunities for photos were also nice. Book your tickets in advance and plan your transport. We opted for taking the train to Watford and then the studio’s shuttle and it was extremely easy to navigate. Food was pricey, which is to be expected. There is a part that is outside so depending on the season, it would be nice to have a jacket with you. Keep in mind that some gifts and merch are only available in certain gift shops inside, so if you really like something, buy it on the spot, don’t wait till the end. Really reccomended, it was super fun even for those who were not die hard fans!! Enjoy your magical time there 🧙♀️🏰
We had a great visit to the studio tour, plenty of parking and i was happy with the EV parking, easy to use and right next to the entrance. The queues were big at times but flowed quickly so that you could experience all the attractions. On entering, you have a bag check, like airport, but i didnt have a bag and had to empty all my pockets anyway ( only one tray )The detail in every room you entered was amazing. As you round the corner to the next room, you could hear, wow, ooh, amazing. Great to see people dressing up as there favourite characters. Its a must if you have a Harry Potter fan in your family. Its a great insight to how the film series was made. I do agree with others regarding the pricing of the food half way through, average, £13 for a hotdogs and fries, it did take 30 mins from queuing to ordering and getting the food. The food was good quality but a bit pricey. It can be an expensive day with entrance, photo packages and then the food on top and then the shop at the end, your child or inner child will want a wand for sure, average £32. It was a great experience though, just like the wand shop in the film, boxes upon boxes of wands. Depending on your group size, I would say you would need £100 extra, packages do start at £20 in some areas and you can have it digitally instead of prints. Bring your own food to save on that side of things.
Fun Facts
The site began life as Leavesden Aerodrome and, during the Second World War, produced thousands of aircraft including Halifax bombers and Mosquito combat aircraft.
The House Points Counter in the Great Hall was filled with so many Indian glass beads that the Studio Tour says it was rumoured to have caused a national shortage.
Platform 9¾ and the Hogwarts Express provided the background for the very first shot captured for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and, ten years later, for the final shot of the entire series in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
During filming, Ollivanders in Diagon Alley contained more than 17,000 wand boxes, each individually labelled.
For the final two films alone, the prop-making department created more than 210,000 Gringotts coins.
