# Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter Film studio · 3–4 h · From €67 Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/england/london/things-to-do/warner-bros-studio-tour · Revisado: 2026-11-11 Dónde: London Real sets, not rides. Buy your ticket online weeks ahead and leave the whole afternoon free. ## Is it a theme park? No. It is a self-guided walk through the sets and warehouses of the Leavesden studio where the films were shot: the Great Hall, Dumbledore's office, the platform with the Hogwarts Express and Diagon Alley. If your children expect rides like at an Orlando park, explain it to them beforehand. If they have seen the films, they will enjoy it just as much, or more. ## How does it relate to the London filming locations? The sets were built here; some real exteriors and interiors were shot in the city. The Platform 9¾ you walk along, with the Hogwarts Express, is the studio reconstruction of a platform that was mostly filmed at King's Cross station. The Gringotts bank was filmed for the first film at Australia House, on the Strand, and for the last one the set you visit today was built. If you want to see both sides, Harry Potter locations shows how to combine them on one trip. ## How much does it cost? In 2026, a standard ticket costs £58.50 for adults (aged 16 and over), £47 for children aged 5 to 15 and £188 for the family ticket, about €216. Children under 4 go free. For 2027 prices rise to £61, £48 and £192. Tickets are sold online only: there is no box office for same-day purchases. ## How do you get there from London? By train from London Euston to Watford Junction: direct trains take about 20 minutes and an Oyster or contactless card works. At the station a shuttle bus runs to the studio, about 15 minutes, at least every half hour from 9:20. The official website says it is included in the ticket; if you buy a package or from a reseller, check when booking. If you drive, parking is free. ## Paso a paso ### 0 min · Arrival Arrive 20 minutes before your slot. There is a security check and a free cloakroom for coats, backpacks and pushchairs. ### 15 min · Introduction and Great Hall A short film, then the doors of the Great Hall open. It is the only group stretch; after that you go at your own pace. ### 1 h 30 · Sets and costumes Dumbledore's office, classrooms, costumes and original props. This is where people linger most. ### 30 min · Platform 9¾ and the Backlot The Hogwarts Express at its platform and, halfway round, the open-air Backlot, with its café and a non-alcoholic butterbeer bar. ### 1 h · Diagon Alley and the Hogwarts model Diagon Alley and, at the end, the huge model of the castle used in filming. You leave through the shop. ## Qué llevar - Your booking on your phone, with the time slot - A contactless or Oyster card for the train - Comfortable shoes: you spend about three hours on your feet - A phone battery pack: everyone takes lots of photos - A jacket: the Backlot is outdoors ## Consejos ### Take one of the first slots First thing in the morning the Great Hall and Diagon Alley are less crowded. ### Eat halfway round The Backlot Café is right in the middle and stops children running out of energy. ### Set a budget for the shop It is at the exit and there is no avoiding it. Better to decide on the train. ### Check the seasonal events From 14 November 2026 to 17 January 2027 there is "Hogwarts in the Snow", with snow-covered sets, and it gets busier. After that come Hogwarts House Spirit (23 January – 19 April 2027), a summer event (13 May – 6 September) and Dark Arts (24 September – 7 November). ### Afternoon tea is booked with the ticket The Afternoon Tea at The Hogwarts Table, from £42.50 per person, can only be added when buying the ticket, with a 90-minute sitting in the dining room under the enchanted ceiling, not in the Great Hall. ## Preguntas frecuentes ### Can you buy tickets at the door? No. All tickets are bought in advance, online, with a date and time. Without a booking you cannot get in. ### How long does the visit last? The average is three and a half hours, with no time limit. With the journey from London, count on a long half day. ### Can you go with a pushchair? Yes, the route is on foot and pushchairs are allowed. If you want to leave it, the cloakroom is free, subject to space. ### Can you take photos? Yes, with a phone or a handheld camera along almost the whole route. Not at the security check, the film at the start or the green screen area. Tripods are not allowed. ### Is it worth it with teenagers? Very much, if they are fans: they can go at their own pace, read how the effects were made and try the green screen. If they never liked Harry Potter, choose another plan.