28 Harry Potter Locations in England

For Harry Potter fans, England is more than just a beautiful country with a rich history. It’s a treasure trove of real-life locations that inspired the Harry Potter books and the filming locations that brought the wizarding world to life on screen.

As a huge Harry Potter fan, I’ve been obsessed with England since I was a kid. I used to plan my travel to the U.K. in my head, almost solely based on locations from the books. When I finally visited in college, I looked around at the history and culture of the country but was secretly only looking for locations I had seen in the films or places that looked like what I’d imagined when reading. 

And now, after having visited countless times and traveling around the country by train, bus, and car, I thought I’d share all of the amazing places I’ve found. With Platform 9 ¾ in London, cathedrals and abbeys that stood in for Hogwarts, and all of the amazing shops, stores, and experiences, there are so many must-see Harry Potter locations in England. 

But don’t forget, Harry Potter was also filmed in Scotland. So if you wanted to see the arched Glenfinnan Viaduct (home to the Jacobite Steam Train aka the Hogwarts Express), and beautiful and majestic exterior locations around Hogwarts, see my post on Harry Potter Locations in Scotland. Or, for the best Harry Potter shops, cafes, and experiences in Edinburgh, see my post on Harry Potter locations in Edinburgh. Or see all of my Harry Potter guides.

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Harry Potter Filming Locations in England

Before I go into some of the amazing Harry Potter places in England (like the Warner Bros Studio Tour), I wanted to answer the most asked question: where was Harry Potter filmed? So without going on any more, let’s get into Harry Potter shooting locations in England.

Leavesdon Studios (Warner Bros Studio Tour)

As seen in: All 8 films

If you know anything about the Harry Potter films, you know that much of the filming was done at Leavesdon Studios just north of London. Countless sets were created at Leavesdon to bring the films to life like the Great Hall, the Dursley House, Diagon Alley, and the Ministry of Magic, among others. 

Leavesdon Studios was also the home for all props, costumes, and stunt coordinators during filming, making it the actual HQ for the filming of Harry Potter.

Today, you can visit Leavesdon Studios for the Warner Bros Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter. The tour evolves and expands regularly. Sets, props, and costumes are being expanded, swapped with other collections around the world (like the Studio Tour in Hollywood or Tokyo), or brought out of storage. 

A few must-visit items are the sets for The Great Hall, Diagon Alley, Platform 9 ¾ (with the Hogwarts Express), Gringotts Wizarding Bank, Dumbledor’s Office, and The Forbidden Forest. You can also see countless props and costumes up close like all of the characters wands, clothes, and the magical creatures. Some of my favorites include Dobby, The Knight Bus, and the miniature replica of Hogwarts Castle. 

Another great thing the tour does is have seasonal themes to create even more magic and display their collection in a slightly different light. Some themes return each year to give you a dose of your favorite Harry Potter moments, while others are brand new to experience.

Prices start at £51.50 (adult), Kids 5-15 are £40, and Kids 4 and under are free. There are also family packages available at a slight discount.

See tickets on Viator or GetYourGuide. 

Address: Studio Tour Dr, Leavesden, Watford WD25 7LR

Alnwick Castle 

As seen in: The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets

Alnwick Castle is one of the UK’s largest inhabited castles. It featured heavily in the early Harry Potter movies and regularly hosts events in connection with the series, making it one of the most popular Harry Potter places to visit in England. 

Mainly, Alnwick Castle was used for outside shots like the student’s first quidditch lesson in The Sorcerer’s Stone when Neville breaks his arm and Harry catches the Remembrall after Malfoy stole it, when Hagrid drags the giant Christmas trees into the Castle, and when the trio head to Hagrid’s hut. The exterior is also used in various scenes in The Chamber of Secrets, most notably when Harry and Ron run into the Whomping Willow in Mr. Weasley’s car.

Getting to Alnwick is an easy 2-hour drive on the A1 from Edinburgh or 45 minutes from Newcastle upon Tyne. Or, you can try a day tour from Edinburgh or Newcastle so you don’t have to deal with the motorways or trains and busses. 

Parking is £3, and tickets inside are £18.50 for adults and £9.74 for kids.

Address: Alnwick NE66 1NQ

Durham Cathedral

As seen in: The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets

For the first two Harry Potter films, Durham Cathedra,l south of Newcastle upon Tyne, served as a Hogwarts filming location for a few memorable scenes. The first location you’ll recognize is The Cloister. These covered walkways were used to film many of the scenes as the trio (and other students) walks between classes in both films. 

The Cloister Garth is the square of grass in the middle of the Cloister. This was the location in the Sorcerer’s Stone when Harry walks with Hedwig in the snow and watches her fly away. In the Chamber of Secrets this is where the Gryffindors confront the Slytherin quidditch team, learning about their new Nimbus 2001 brooms, and Ron tries to curse Malfoy only to have it backfire. 

The Chapter House was also used as Professor McGonagall’s Transfiguration classroom in the first two films. 

Movie lovers may also recognize a few locations in Durham Cathedral as Asgard in Avengers: Endgame when Loki and Thor go back in time.

Open Sunday 12PM to 4PM (the cafe, museum, and shop at 11AM).

There is no entry fee but a £5 donation per person is encouraged. 

To make the most of your trip, try this Harry Potter Yorkshire Day trip to get to Durham and Goathland Station. 

Address: Durham DH1 3EH, United Kingdom

Goathland Train Station 

As seen in: The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Prisoner of Azkaban

Goathland Train Station in North Yorkshire gained fame as Hogsmeade Station in the first three Harry Potter movies. The station served as the backdrop for memorable scenes like when Harry leaves Hogwarts for the first time, saying he’s “not going home, not really.” Visitors flock to experience the magic firsthand, stepping into the world of Hogwarts as they stroll along the platforms where Harry and his friends embarked on their adventures. 

For an immersive experience, consider taking a ride on the historic North Yorkshire Moors Railway, which operates from the station. While it’s not exactly the Hogwarts Express, it’s a great alternative for true Harry Potter fans.

If you’re in York, I recommended this day tour to see the North Moors and Whitby that includes a stop at “Hogsmeade Station.”

Address: Goathland, Whitby YO22 5NF

Malham Cove, Skipton

As seen in: The Deathly Hallows part 1

Malham Cove in Skipton is the setting for one of the iconic camping spots where Harry and Hermione spent time while on the hunt for horcruxes. You’ll recognize it in the scene where Harry figures out how to open the Golden Snitch and Hermione shows Harry the symbol for the Deathly Hallows in The Tales of Beedle the Bard as they sit on the Limestone Pavement at the top of Malham Cove.

Malham Cove is a large curve limestone formation, formed by a waterfall carrying meltwater from glaciers more than 12,000 years ago. Today you can rock climb or head up to the limestone pavement for a view of Malham Village, Cawden, and Kirkby Malham.

The easiest way to visit Malham Cove would be to drive or take a tour as the nearest train station is about 45 minutes away, and it’s over a mile from the closest bus station, possibly making for a long trip.

One of these tours may be a great option if a car isn’t for you.

Address: Malham, Skipton BD23 4DJ

Queensway Tunnel, Liverpool

As seen in: The Deathly Hallows part 1

The Queensway Tunnel in Liverpool was used for one of the first exciting scenes in The Deathly Hallows. During the Battle of the Seven Potters, when Harry and Hagrid are riding the flying motorbike and the Death Eaters chase them into a tunnel where they drive on the walls and ceiling. Also called the Birkenhead Tunnel, filming apparently took place at off-peak hours under the guise of regular scheduled maintenance.

If you have your own vehicle, you can experience the tunnel simply by driving through. Otherwise, you’ll need to catch a taxi or uber. Hopefully no cars have to drive on the ceiling.

Liverpool was also used for filming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Creed, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Batman, and Peaky Blinders.

Address: Queensway Tunnel, Liverpool

Hardwick Hall

As seen in: The Deathly Hallows part 1

The Elizabethan country house Hardwick Hall, located between Sheffield and Notthingham, was used for the majority of the exterior shots for Malfoy Manor in the opening sequences of The Deathly Hallows part 1. At first glance, the real Hardwick Hall doesn’t look much like Malfoy Manor. CGI was used for the towers and the hedgerows along the path to the front of the house. 

While production only filmed the exterior of the house, many locations inside were used as inspiration for the interior of Malfoy Manor. If you visit Hardwick Hall, you’ll recognize the entrance hall looks similar to the scene where Voldemort and his followers sit around a long table discussing Harry while Charity Burbage hangs in the air above them. 

If you want to visit this Harry Potter shooting location, the exterior is open from 9:30AM to 4:30PM while the interior is open from 11AM to 3PM.

£19 for adult, £9.50 for child, kids under 5 are free.

Address: Hardwick Old Hall, Hardwick Gardens, Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ

De Vere House, Lavenham

As seen in: The Deathly Hallows part 1

The De Vere House in Lavenham is maybe not one of top Harry Potter film locations most people think of compared to Alnwick or King’s Cross, but it’s definitely one of my favorite. De Vere House is where they filmed Harry Potter’s childhood home. Called “The Harry Potter House” by locals and the media, this timber-framed house that seems the epitome of a wizard dwelling. 

The amazing thing about De Vere House is that it’s actually a Bed and Breakfast. You can stay in Harry Potter’s House in the 2 double bedrooms with en suite facilities available for guests. 

Lavenham itself can also be recognized as Godric’s Hollow from when Harry and Hermione walk in the snow on Christmas. It’s important to note that none of the cast actually traveled to Lavenham. Apparently, they filmed the actor’s separately in a studio and stitched the footage together. 

Even if you don’t want to stay at the De Vere House you can take photos outside (supposedly it’s the second most photographed doorstep in the UK after 10 Downing Street), and wander around this quaint town to see Lavenham Guidehall and The Swan at Lavenham, which are both recognizable from the movie.

Address: 72 Water St, Lavenham, Sudbury CO10 9RW

Blenheim Palace

As seen in: The Order of the Phoenix

Blenheim Palace is a 17th-century stately home about a half hour north of Oxford. This World Heritage site is known as the birthplace and the home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, but for Harry Potter fans, it’s known as one of the Harry Potter film locations. 

Technically, Blenheim Palace itself isn’t in any of the movies, but a tree, commonly called The Blenheim Harry Potter Tree, can be seen in one of Snape’s flashbacks during Harry’s Occlumency lessons. 

In the scene, a young Snape is at Hogwarts being tormented by Harry’s dad, James, while Snape’s childhood love (and Harry’s mom) Lily watches.  

You can visit Blenheim Palace to see a beautiful and historic home for around £30. But, if you just want to see the Harry Potter Tree and don’t mind walking, you can enter Blenheim Park for free and walk from either Woodstock or Combe and walk to the tree’s exact location.

Address: Woodstock OX20 1PS

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Oxford University 

Oxford, just an hour and a half northwest of London, is one of the best cities to visit in England and is known mostly for Oxford University, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. Renowned for its rich history, stunning architecture it’s the largest concentration of Harry Potter filming locations (outside of London), known as being a Hogwarts castle location.

While all Harry Potter locations in Oxford are centrally located and easily accessible, one of these Harry Potter tours might be a great way to maximize your time. 

This Warner Bros Studio Tour and Oxford Day trip is perfect for those short on time, or try this Oxford Harry Potter Tour that offers a look into Oxford University and Oxford Harry Potter filming locations.

New College, Oxford 

As seen in: The Goblet of Fire

New College Cloisters, Courtyard, and Tree at Oxford were used for a few memorable scenes in the Goblet of Fire. Harry makes his way through a crowd in an outdoor courtyard while people jeer at him and display their “Potter Stinks” badges, Harry tells Cedric Diggory about the first task they’ll face in the Triwizard Tournament: The Dragons. That was in the Cloisters Courtyard. 

Also in the courtyard is a tree. This tree is where Malfoy taunts Harry which causes Professor Moody to turn Malfoy into a ferret. You can see this location on a self-guided tour of New College. 

Address: Holywell St, Oxford OX1 3BN

Duke Humfrey’s Library (Old Library), Bodleian Libraries 

As seen in: The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets 

The Bodleian Libraries include 26 libraries across Oxford including the principal University Library: the Bodleian Library, Divinity School, and Duke Humfrey’s Library. If you’re a book lover these libraries are truly a sight to see. 

Duke Humfrey’s Library was used in the Sorcerer’s Stone when Harry sneaks through the library looking for books. You can see the Duke Humfrey’s Library on a private tour for £6.

Address: University of Oxford, Broad St, Oxford OX1 3BG

Divinity School, Bodleian Library

As seen in: The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, the Goblet of Fire

The Divinity School at Oxford was used primarily as the setting for the Hogwarts Hospital Wing. You’ll recognize it from the first two films when Harry winds up in the hospital wing after his first encounter with Voldemort and after losing the bones in his arm thanks for Professor Lockhart. 

The Divinity School was also used in the Goblet of Fire in the scene where Professor McGonagall teaches the fourth-years how to dance in preparation for the Yule Ball. You can visit the Divinity School for £2 most days of the week.

Address: Oxford OX1 3AZ

Christ Church College

As seen in: The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets

The famous scene in the first movie where all of the first-year students walk up the stairs to the entrance hall for their sorting ceremony was filmed at Christ Church on the Bodley staircase. The hallways of Christ Church were also used to film the scene where Hermione shows Harry his father’s Quidditch trophy.

While you’re at Christ Church, head into the dining hall. While no filming took place here, it served as an inspiration for Hogwarts Great Hall. You might feel like you’re stepping into the movie while here. Tickets are needed to enter the dining hall.

Address: St Aldate’s, Oxford OX1 1DP

Gloucester Cathedral

As seen in: The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Half-Blood Prince.

While many Harry Potter fans know Alnwick, Oxford, or even Lacock being used as a Hogwarts Castle filming location, many may not know that many scenes were also filmed in Gloucester Cathedral. 

Gloucester Cathedral, about an hour north of Bristol, was used heavily in the first two films and was featured briefly in the sixth. The four cloister corridors that surround a small square courtyard were the only places they filmed but they were all shot from different angles so they seemed to be different locations around Hogwarts Castle and only those super familiar with the Gloucester Cloisters might be able to tell on screen.

Primarily Gloucester was used for various corridors around Hogwarts. The Gryffindor Common Room hallway, the portrait of the Fat Lady (and the entrance to the Gryffindor Common Room), the iconic Chamber of Secrets wall writing scenes, the hallway where Harry and Ron see the troll head into the bathroom where Hermione was crying, the scene where Harry overhears Snape and Malfoy discussing the Unbreakable Vow and Draco’s mission from Voldemort, and the exterior of Moaning Myrtle’s bathroom were all filmed in different locations around the Cloisters. 

The Cathedral is open Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM, Saturday 10AM-4PM, and Sunday noon -2:30PM and 4-5PM. There is no fee to enter but they ask for a £5 donation for each adult.

Address: 12 College Grn, Gloucester GL1 2LX

Lacock Abbey 

As seen in: The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Half-Blood Prince.

Anyone who’s seen the first two Harry Potter films will instantly recognize many of the locations around Lacock Abbey. Located just a short drive from Bath, this small village has been used in many period films and shows like Downton Abbey, Pride and Prejudice, and Cranford. 

But for Harry Potter, fans will recognize some of Hogwarts Hallways in the Cloisters, especially scenes where Harry hears the Basilisk in the walls, witnesses Snape and Quirrel arguing at night, and while exploring the castle under the invisibility cloak. Snape and Quirrel’s classrooms from the Sorcerer’s Stone were also filmed here. Iconically, the Mirror of Erised scenes were also filmed here at The Chapter House. 

The town of Lacock was also used for many locations you’ll recognize, especially from the first two movies. Harry Potter’s parent’s house in The Sorcerer’s Stone was at 20 Church Street. The end of Church Street was also used in the Half-Blood Prince when Harry and Dumbledore apparate to visit Slughorn. Slughorn’s hideout in the same movie can be seen at a large house on Cantax Hill. You can also glimpse the Sign of the Angel, a 15th century inn that they call the Babberton Arms in the movie. 

This tour will help you see all the Harry Potter filming locations in the Cotswolds including Gloucester Cathedral and Lacock Abbey.

Address: Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2LG

Freshwater West Beach

As seen in: The Deathly Hallows Part 1, Deathly Hallows Part 2

Freshwater West is a beautiful exposed beach in Pembrokeshire, and one of the only spots Harry Potter filmed in Wales. The beach was used as the location for Shell Cottage, Bill Weasley’s home with Fleur Delacour. 

It featured at the end of Deathly Hallows part 1 and the beginning of part 2 after the trio (and Griphook, Luna, and Ollivander) escape from Malfoy Manor thanks to Dobby. 

Although Shell Cottage itself was built to film the exterior scenes, it was removed after filming. You can still visit Dobby’s Grave just near the shell cottage set. Unfortunately, the original stone was stolen but there are still a few items memorializing the character and the film’s shooting location. 

Address: Pembroke SA71 5HW

Black Park

As seen in: The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Prisoner of Azkaban, the Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix.

Black Park is a country park in Wexham, Buckinghamshire. It is 618 acres with areas designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a local nature reserve. The park is next to Pinewood Film Studios and has been used as an outdoor location for countless movie and tv productions including multiple James Bond Films, Captain America: the First Avenger, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Black Park is also the filming location for the Forbidden Forest for many of the Harry Potter films. Some of the most memorable scenes shown here is when Hagrid introduces Buckbeak to the third-years and when Harry and Luna talk while watching Thestrals. 

Swinley Forest in Berkshire was also used as the Forbidden Forest for scenes in Deathly Hallows part 2.

Address: Black Park Rd, Slough SL3 6DS

12 Picket Post Close, Bracknell

As seen in: The Sorcerer’s Stone

12 Picket Post Close in Berkshire was used during the filming of the first movie as the exterior to Harry’s childhood home: 4 Privet Drive. The street is easily recognizable as Privet Drive for anyone who has seen the films and remembers the scenes of Dumbledor placing baby Harry on the door step and the owl’s flocking around the house to try to give Harry his Hogwarts letter. 

Filming only took place outside and for the first movie. All interior shots were done at Leavesdon Studios. An exterior set was also created at Leavesdon for the rest of the films. 

Address: 12 Picket Post Cl, Winkfield Row, Bracknell RG12 9FG

Harrow School

As seen in: The Sorcerer’s Stone

Harrow School, located in Harrow on the Hill, London, is renowned for its prestigious education since its establishment in 1572. Founded under a Royal Charter by John Lyon, it boasts notable alumni including Winston Churchill and Benedict Cumberbatch. The school’s iconic architecture made it an ideal filming location for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. 

Four Form Room at Harrow’s was used as Professor Flitwick’s Charm’s classroom. You can see it when Harry and the first-years learn Wingardium Leviosa (not levio-sah) and Seamus blows up his feather. 

While Harrow School is not typically open to the public for visits, guided tours and occasional open days offer opportunities to explore its magnificent grounds and buildings.

Address: 5 High St, Harrow HA1 3HP

Virginia Water 

As seen in: Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire

While much of the Hogwarts exterior shots were filmed in Scotland at its many lochs, many don’t realize some scenes were filmed at Windsor Great Park in Surrey. Some of the memorable scenes filmed here were when Hagrid tells Harry, Ron, and Hermione that Buckbeak has been sentenced to death while he skips rocks in the lake, when Harry fights off dementors with Sirius, when Harry and Neville sit by the lake to discuss the Triwizard Tournament, when the students walk to the 2nd task of the tournament, and when Harry speaks to Barty Crouch Senior. 

Address: The Crown Estate Windsor Great Park SL4 2HT

Harry Potter Filming Locations in London

If there was one place in the world that most people associate with Harry Potter (apart from Hogwarts, obviously) is London. While there are so many beautiful filming locations in the Harry Potter films, many of the most iconic and recognizable scenes were filmed in London. People around the globe can see the underground train, the Tower Bridge, or Parliament and know immediately they’re in London.

To see more London filming locations or other Harry Potter places in London, check out my guide. Or, if you want to buy the books in the place where it all began, see these amazing London bookstores.

Leadenhall Market

As seen in: The Sorcerer’s Stone

42 Bulls Head Passage in Leadenhall Market was used as the exterior of the Leaky Cauldron pub in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. You can also see more of Leadenhall Market when Harry and Hagrid walk together as they approach Diagon Alley. However, 8 Stoney Lane in Borough Market, across the London Bridge, was the exterior for the Leaky Cauldron in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. 

Address: Gracechurch St, London EC3V 1LT

St. Paul’s Cathedral

As seen in: The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Goblet of Fire

St. Paul’s is on every list of must-visit places in London, but it also happens to be a Harry Potter filming location. The South West Tower of St. Paul’s Cathedral is the location of the Divination Staircase in the North Tower of Hogwarts. You can see the scenes in both the Goblet of Fire and Prisoner of Azkaban.

Address: St. Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD

The Millenium Bridge

As seen in: The Half-Blood Prince

The Millenium Bridge shows up in the opening sequence of the Half-Blood Prince when the Death Eaters cause the bridge to collapse. This unique bridge stands out amongst its more traditional neighbors like the Tower Bridge which make it an ic During this scene, you can also glimpse Trafalgar Square, Nelson’s Column, and Charing Cross Road.

Address: Thames Embankment, London EC4V 3QH

Lambeth Bridge

As seen in: The Prisoner of Azkaban

Most Harry Potter movie lovers will recognize Lambeth Bridge as the Knight Bus Bridge. This is where the triple-decker Knight Bus squeezes between two oncoming double-decker buses in the Prisoner of Azkaban. “Mind your head.”

Address: Lambeth Rd, London SE1 7SG

Australia House

As seen in: The Sorcerer’s Stone

What many don’t know is that the entrance hall to the Australian High Commission served as the entrance to Gringott’s Bank in the Sorcerer’s Stone. Unfortunately, it’s not open to the public to view but can be viewed from outside to get a small feel of Gringott’s.

Address: Strand, London WC2B 4LA

Westminster Tube Station

As seen in: The Order of the Phoenix

In the Order of the Phoenix, when Mr. Weasley accompanies Harry to his trial at the ministry, they pass through a tube station where Mr. Weasley is fascinated by the tube and all of its inner workings. This was, in fact, Westminster Tube Station. Apparently, it was closed for 24 hours to allow for filming.  

Address: Underground Ltd, Westminster Station, Bridge St, London SW1A 2JR

Piccadilly Circus and Shaftesbury Avenue

As seen in: The Deathly Hallows Part 1

In the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, when Harry, Ron, and Hermione disapperate away from the death eaters during Bill and Fleur’s wedding, they end up on Shaftesbury Avenue right near Piccadilly Circus. After almost being squished by a passing Number 19 bus, movie viewers can view the world-famous displays and landmarks of Piccadilly Circus. 

Address: Piccadilly Circus, London W1J 9HS

London Zoo Reptile House

As seen in: The Sorcerer’s Stone

After King’s Cross, the Reptile House at the London Zoo is probably the most popular Harry Potter sites in London. It features in the Sorcerer’s Stone when Harry and his family go to the zoo for Dudley’s 11th birthday. He then speaks to a Burmese python using parseltongue and sets him free with magic. 

Address: Outer Cir, London NW1 4RY

King’s Cross Station

As seen in: The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, 

Possibly the most famous Harry Potter landmark in London is none other than King’s Cross Station. While Platform 9 ¾ doesn’t exist in real life, and, in fact, Platforms 9 and 10 don’t exist the way they were filmed for the movie (those are Platforms 4 and 5), you can still visit the iconic photo spot with a sign of Platform 9 ¾ along with a trolley just like Harry’s about halfway through the barrier. 

To get to the photo spot, simply find the Harry Potter Shop near Platforms 9 and 10. The easiest way is to enter from the Kings Boulevard entrance between Kings Cross and St. Pancras or enter from Euston Road and head around Platforms 1-8 and toward the back, following signs for Platforms 9-11. If you’re coming via the Tube, take the Circle line to King’s Cross St. Pancras and follow the signs for King’s Cross Rail Station when exiting.

You don’t need a train ticket to enter the shop or get a photo, but if you want to visit the filming location between Platforms 4 and 5, you will need a train ticket. 

If you find yourself in London on September 1st, you can also attend the very popular event when the Hogwarts Express and Platform 9 ¾ show up on the Departures board. And if you need just a bit more wizarding magic, you can ride the real life 

Address: Euston Rd., London N1 9AL

St. Pancras Station

As seen in: The Chamber of Secrets, The Deathly Hallows Part 2

Right next to King’s Cross is St. Pancras Station. The iconic exterior of St. Pancras can be seen in the Chamber of Secrets when Harry and Ron steal Mr. Weasley’s car and fly it to Hogwarts.

Address: Euston Rd., London N1C 4QL

23-29 Claremont Square

As seen in: The Order of the Phoenix, 

Claremont Square in Islington is the location of Sirius Black’s family home: 12 Grimmauld Place. This can be a fun location to walk by to see Grimmauld Place for yourself but it is a residential area so be respectful.

Address: 23 Claremont Square, London N1 9LX

How to Visit all the Harry Potter Sites in England

When setting out to see all of the Harry Potter sights in England, you should make a plan and think about how you’re going to get around. Here are some travel tips for making the most of your visit to England.

Firstly, consider starting your adventure in London, where many iconic Harry Potter locations are conveniently located. The Tube (Underground), busses, and taxis make getting around London super easy. 

When venturing out to see Harry Potter England locations, you can get around by car, train, or bus. And unlike in Scotland where I recommended renting a car to see the filming locations way out in the country, the locations in England are much closer to or directly in major cities, making it easier to take trains or buses to each city to then explore the sites it offers. 

For the northern locations like Alnwick, Durham, an Goathland Train Station, York is a great base. Bath or Bristol are great places for the Lacock locations, or check out this amazing 1 bedroom apartment only a few minute walk from Lacock Abbey. 

Oxford is an obvious base for all of the great locations in and around Oxford and the university, while Norwich would be great for locations in Norfolk or Suffolk.

And there you have it, all of the Harry Potter locations in England that casual or serious fans need to visit. From filming locations in Oxford or London, Hogwarts Castle stand-ins, or your favorite character’s houses, there’s a Harry Potter site for everyone. Hopefully I’ve answered some of your questions, or inspired you to visit some new locations in England that hold not only Harry Potter history, but cultural and historical significance.

Other Harry Potter posts you might enjoy:

• Harry Potter Locations in Scotland
• Harry Potter Locations in Edinburgh
• Harry Potter Locations in London
• Harry Potter Shops in London

Harry Potter Locations to Visit in England FAQ 

Harry Potter Filming Locations Map

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