Harry Potter London Walk

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Good! Because only then can you unlock the guide to all things Harry Potter hidden amongst every day London. Here are the top Harry Potter sites you may just stumble upon in the streets of London!

Shaftesbury Avenue

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In Deathly Hollows Part 1, Harry, Ron, and Hermoine apparate from Fleur and Bill's wedding and end up thrown into central london, barely evading an encounter with a double decker bus! You too can replay this scene by visiting the famous Shaftesbury Avenue in Piccadilly Circus. This site is the epicenter of London, commonly referred to as the "Time's Square of London." The buildings have changed a bit since the movie, but the button above will take you to the exact location where they stand in the film.

Goodwin's Court

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This is one of the best kept secrets in my opinion. Amid the chaos of central London, you'll find this quiet alley which is the inspiration for Diagon Alley! Check out Goodwin's Court which has been in central London since the 17th century. Once home to the more "underground" shops with the aim of keeping its clientele's purchases discreet, this place is now host of homes, small businesses, and restaurants.

Need a place to stay? This is the cherry on top of an already good find. As you're walking down Goodwin's Court, you may notice a specific window featuring Hedwig and the Nimbus 2000. This dashing display is the front for a Harry Potter themed Airbnb! You can truly immerse yourself in Harry Potter world by staying in Diagon Alley. Check out the link below to see if it's available for your stay!

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Millennium Bridge

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In Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, recall when the deatheaters go storming through London? They're featured wrapping around a pedestrian bridge which then goes crashing into the river. Well, that bridge is the famous Millennium Bridge, though it's more often referred to as the Harry Potter Bridge. Independent of its HP history, this bridge is fascinating to see due to its unique style and it features an incredible view of St. Paul's Cathedral as you cross it.

St. Paul's Cathedral

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You may think of St. Paul's Cathedral soley for its iconic history of hosting Princess Di's wedding to King Charles, but it has some lesser-known history hidden inside as well. Grab your ticket to visit St. Paul's and go to the information desk inside to join one of the free tours. The first stop on the tour will leave you with your jaw on the floor as you step into the spiral staircase leading you straight to Professor Trelawny's Divination classroom.

King's Cross

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The next two stops on the tour are side by side and often get mixed up. King's Cross is one of London's busiest train stations and is quite modern; I would say it looks like a UFO or a futuristic mushroom. In the book series, King's Cross is the station where students board the Hogwart's Express each September and it is home to the famous Platform 9&3/4. Today, it hosts a Harry Potter shop and a staged Platform 9&3/4 sign where you can get your photo with a trolley as you run to the platform. Fun fact: on September 1st, you can go to King's Cross to hear the announcement over the loudspeaker that the Hogwart's Express will be departing from Platform 9&3/4. According to sources online, the event for 2024 has been cancelled due to crowd control, but stay tuned as things are always changing.

St. Pancras International

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The more iconic of the two stations, St. Pancras is an architectural beauty built in 1868 and is not only know for it's history but also for its appearance in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. At the beginning of the film, Ron and Harry are abruptly denied entry to Platform 9&3/4 leaving them in a scramble to find a way to Hogwarts. In desperation, they "borrow" Mr. Weasley's flying car and depart from the front of St. Pancras International. However, as they fly away, they forget to engage the invisibility feature, leading to the chaos of "flying car spotted in London" headlines spreading across the city. The iconic headline features the beautiful St. Pancras in the background. This station is worth a visit, not only for Harry Potter fans, but also those who want to see some iconic London architecture.

Warner Bros Studio

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Saving the best for last! If you want a full immersion into all things Harry Potter, you must visit the Warner Bros Studio where you can walk through the actual sets used in all the films, view the costumes and props, and try some butter beer! Though, I will say I preferred the butter beer at Universal Studios in Florida. This experience requires at least 4 hours (you could easily spend an entire day on the set) and it is a must-visit if you are a true Potterhead.

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