{"id":7156,"date":"2025-03-03T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/?p=7156"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:30:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T11:30:40","slug":"a-muggles-guide-to-harry-potter-sites-in-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/a-muggles-guide-to-harry-potter-sites-in-england\/","title":{"rendered":"A Muggle&#8217;s Guide to Harry Potter Sites in England"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For any <em>Muggle <\/em>or Harry Potter fan, a visit to England is your chance to step into the <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/harry-potter-tours\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=a-muggles-guide-to-harry-potter-sites-england\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wizarding world<\/a> and explore the real-life locations that brought J.K. Rowling\u2019s magical series to life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From iconic filming locations to <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/experiences\/small-group-experiences\/harry-potter-film-locations-of-lacock-the-cotswolds-small-group-tour\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=a-muggles-guide-to-harry-potter-sites-england\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">places that inspired the books<\/a>, here\u2019s a Muggle-friendly guide to must-visit Harry Potter sites in England &#8211; let the magic unfold at every sight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top Harry Potter sites in England at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Warner Bros. Studio Tour London \u2013 The Making of Harry Potter, Leavesden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>King\u2019s Cross Station &amp; Platform 9\u00be, London<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadenhall Market, London<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Millennium Bridge, London<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alnwick Castle, Northumberland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durham Cathedral, Durham<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oxford University Locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malham Cove, Yorkshire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goathland Station, North Yorkshire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>View the full map <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Uizi65GA1nNSd6yn7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warner Bros. Studio Tour London \u2013 The Making of Harry Potter, Leavesden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No Harry Potter trip is complete without a visit to the <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/london-tours\/harry-potter-studio-tour-london\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=a-muggles-guide-to-harry-potter-sites-england\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harry Potter Studio Tour London<\/a> in Leavesden. This iconic and world-famous behind-the-scenes experience takes you through authentic sets, including the Great Hall, Diagon Alley, and Platform 9\u00be. See all the original costumes and magic props, and even try <em>Butterbeer<\/em>. It\u2019s a must for every Potterhead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/london-tours\/harry-potter-studio-tour-london\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Great-Hall-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Great-Hall-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Great-Hall-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Great-Hall-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Great-Hall-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Great-Hall.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>TM &amp; \u00a9 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights \u00a9 JKR<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">King\u2019s Cross Station &amp; Platform 9\u00be, London<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to King\u2019s Cross Station in London to find the legendary Platform 9\u00be, which you can visit on our <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/london-tours\/walking-tours\/harry-potter-film-locations-walking-tour-standard\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=a-muggles-guide-to-harry-potter-sites-england\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harry Potter London Walking Tour<\/a>. Although there isn\u2019t a real magical portal to Hogwarts, you can take a photo at the trolley embedded in the wall and visit the Harry Potter shop nearby for memorable wizarding souvenirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Harry-Potter-Tour-11-rs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Harry-Potter-Tour-11-rs-1024x645.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Harry-Potter-Tour-11-rs-1024x645.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Harry-Potter-Tour-11-rs-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Harry-Potter-Tour-11-rs.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadenhall Market, London<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This stunning Victorian-covered market served as the entrance to <em>Diagon Alley <\/em>in the first film, <em>Harry Potter and the Philosopher\u2019s Stone<\/em>. You\u2019ll recognise the blue-painted shop used as the entrance to the <em>Leaky Cauldron<\/em>. It\u2019s an excellent spot for a wander and some magical shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/leadenhall-market-hidden-gems-in-london-evan-evans-tours.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/leadenhall-market-hidden-gems-in-london-evan-evans-tours-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/leadenhall-market-hidden-gems-in-london-evan-evans-tours-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/leadenhall-market-hidden-gems-in-london-evan-evans-tours-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/leadenhall-market-hidden-gems-in-london-evan-evans-tours-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/leadenhall-market-hidden-gems-in-london-evan-evans-tours-370x245.jpg 370w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/leadenhall-market-hidden-gems-in-london-evan-evans-tours.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Millennium Bridge, London<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Featured in <em>Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince<\/em>, the Millennium Bridge is memorably destroyed by Death Eaters. The bridge stands in real life, and from here you can get fantastic views of the Thames and St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HP-Walking-Tour-11rs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HP-Walking-Tour-11rs-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HP-Walking-Tour-11rs-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HP-Walking-Tour-11rs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HP-Walking-Tour-11rs-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HP-Walking-Tour-11rs-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HP-Walking-Tour-11rs.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alnwick Castle, Northumberland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most recognisable locations, Alnwick Castle, was used for the exterior shots of Hogwarts in the first two films. This is where Harry and his classmates had their first flying lesson. Take part in unique broomstick training sessions to relive the magic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Alnwick-Castle-and-River-Aln-Northumberland-91254429.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Alnwick-Castle-and-River-Aln-Northumberland-91254429-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Alnwick-Castle-and-River-Aln-Northumberland-91254429-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Alnwick-Castle-and-River-Aln-Northumberland-91254429-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Alnwick-Castle-and-River-Aln-Northumberland-91254429-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Alnwick-Castle-and-River-Aln-Northumberland-91254429-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Alnwick-Castle-and-River-Aln-Northumberland-91254429.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Durham Cathedral, Durham<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Durham Cathedral\u2019s cloisters were used as the backdrop for Hogwarts\u2019 corridors in <em>The Philosopher\u2019s Stone<\/em> and <em>The Chamber of Secrets<\/em>. The Chapter House inside the cathedral was also used as Professor McGonagall\u2019s classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Durham-Cathedral-503086827.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Durham-Cathedral-503086827-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Durham-Cathedral-503086827-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Durham-Cathedral-503086827-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Durham-Cathedral-503086827-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Durham-Cathedral-503086827-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Durham-Cathedral-503086827.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gloucester Cathedral\u2019s spectacular interiors were transformed into Hogwarts corridors in the first two films. You\u2019ll recognise its medieval cloisters from scenes featuring the mysterious writing on the wall in <em>The Chamber of Secrets<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gloucester_Cloisters-1002.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gloucester_Cloisters-1002-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gloucester_Cloisters-1002-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gloucester_Cloisters-1002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gloucester_Cloisters-1002-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gloucester_Cloisters-1002-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gloucester_Cloisters-1002.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This picturesque abbey provided several Hogwarts interiors, including Snape\u2019s Potions classroom and the room where Harry discovers the Mirror of Erised. The village of Lacock itself was also used for scenes in <em>The Philosopher\u2019s Stone<\/em> and <em>The Half-Blood Prince<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_1730559727-Lacock-village.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_1730559727-Lacock-village-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_1730559727-Lacock-village-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_1730559727-Lacock-village-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_1730559727-Lacock-village-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_1730559727-Lacock-village-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_1730559727-Lacock-village.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oxford University Locations, Oxford<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/rail-tours-from-london\/oxford-by-rail-tour-from-london\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=a-muggles-guide-to-harry-potter-sites-england\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oxford<\/a> is home to several filming locations used in the Harry Potter series. The Bodleian Library\u2019s Duke Humfrey\u2019s Library was used as Hogwarts\u2019 library, while Christ Church College\u2019s grand staircase and Great Hall inspired the Hogwarts dining hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bodleian-Library-February-2024-23-\u00a9-Bodleian-Libraries-John-Cairns.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bodleian-Library-February-2024-23-\u00a9-Bodleian-Libraries-John-Cairns-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bodleian-Library-February-2024-23-\u00a9-Bodleian-Libraries-John-Cairns-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bodleian-Library-February-2024-23-\u00a9-Bodleian-Libraries-John-Cairns-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bodleian-Library-February-2024-23-\u00a9-Bodleian-Libraries-John-Cairns-87x67.jpg 87w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bodleian-Library-February-2024-23-\u00a9-Bodleian-Libraries-John-Cairns.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9 Bodleian Libraries, John Cairns<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malham Cove, Yorkshire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This dramatic limestone formation appeared in <em>Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1<\/em> as the camping spot where Harry and Hermione hide from Voldemort\u2019s forces. A trek to the top will reveal breathtaking views of the Yorkshire countryside\u2014a true escape from the real world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Dales-National-Park-1053285672.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Dales-National-Park-1053285672-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Dales-National-Park-1053285672-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Dales-National-Park-1053285672-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Dales-National-Park-1053285672-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Dales-National-Park-1053285672-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Large-Dales-National-Park-1053285672.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This grand Elizabethan mansion served as the inspiration for Malfoy Manor in <em>The Deathly Hallows<\/em> films. Its eerie appearance makes it the perfect setting for the dark and foreboding home of the Malfoy family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CE2DHKpsOF_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CE2DHKpsOF_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; 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