11 Harry Potter Places in London You Must Visit
London overflows with magic for Harry Potter fans, and you don’t need a Marauder’s Map to find it.
Many of these Harry Potter experiences in London are scattered throughout neighborhoods you’d want to explore anyway, so you can mix movie magic with typical London sightseeing.
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1. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
The Warner Bros. Studio Tour London lets you wander through real film sets from all eight Harry Potter movies. Step inside the Great Hall, Diagon Alley, and Platform 9¾, and check out costumes, props, and wands that appeared on screen.
During busy periods, thousands of visitors explore the studios every day. It’s smart to book timed-entry tickets ahead of time since it tends to sell out fast.
2. Leadenhall Market
Leadenhall Market served as the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron in the first Harry Potter film. The Victorian covered pathways are where Hagrid and Harry wandered before heading to Diagon Alley.
The famous blue door at 42 Bull’s Head Passage is actually an optician in real life. Sir Horace Jones designed this gorgeous market back in 1881, and you can still spot the original meat hooks above the shops.
Filming took place at Leadenhall Market during 2000-2001, capturing the magical atmosphere that inspired Diagon Alley’s look.
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3. King’s Cross Station
The famous Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross Station is where Harry Potter and his classmates catch the Hogwarts Express. There’s a trolley that looks like it’s vanishing into the brick wall.
The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9¾ was the first official Harry Potter shop to open outside a theme park. Inside, you’ll spot over 5,000 props across five themed areas, with tons of wizarding merch.
4. Millennium Bridge
The sleek footbridge over the Thames pops up in the wild opening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Death Eaters destroy the Millennium Bridge as they attack London, creating a scene that’s hard to forget.
The bridge connects St. Paul’s Cathedral to the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe on the South Bank. It’s an actual filming spot; you can cross it yourself and relive that chaotic movie moment.
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5. The Reptile House at London Zoo
Step into the spot where Harry discovers he can talk to snakes. The Reptile House at London Zoo filmed this scene, showing Harry chatting with a Burmese python during Dudley’s birthday trip.
The historic Reptile House sits on the edge of Regent’s Park, and you can see the enclosure from the movie. In the film, Harry makes the glass vanish and sets the snake free. These days, a black mamba lives there instead of the python.
6. Australia House
The real-life Gringotts Wizarding Bank exterior at Australia House is on the Strand. This striking Beaux Arts building played the goblin-run bank in the first Harry Potter film.
The huge marble lobby has sparkling chandeliers and dramatic details that made it ideal for the bank scenes. Australia House is the Australian High Commission, but you can always admire the exterior from the street.
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7. St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul’s Cathedral appears in Harry Potter films as a filming location you can visit. That grand geometric staircase you see in Divination class scenes? That’s here.
The ornate spiral staircase isn’t part of regular tours, but special guided visits get you inside. The cathedral has popped up in other beloved films, too, so it’s a fun stop for movie buffs.
8. Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus shows up in Harry Potter as more than just a famous London landmark. Piccadilly Circus appears in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, when Harry, Ron, and Hermione apparate into the West End and nearly get hit by a London bus.
It makes for a great photo op at this Harry Potter filming location in London, where the wizarding world collides with everyday city chaos.
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9. House of MinaLima
The House of MinaLima is a four-story townhouse in Soho packed with graphic designs from all the Harry Potter films. Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima designed iconic pieces from the Marauder’s Map to Hogwarts acceptance letters.
Galleries brim with authentic props and artwork across several floors. The shop sells limited edition prints, replica notebooks, and magical merch you won’t find elsewhere.
This Soho spot also features art from the Fantastic Beasts films. Entry is free, so you can linger as long as you like.
10. The Georgian House Hotel
The Georgian House Hotel offers wizard-inspired chambers that make you feel like you’re sleeping at Hogwarts. These rooms come with themed decor that brings the magical world to life right in Pimlico.
Book a stay in their Wizard Chambers and add extras like potion-making activities and themed afternoon tea. It’s an immersive spot for anyone who wants to spend a night surrounded by wizarding touches.
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11. Harry Potter Escape Room London
London’s got a handful of escape rooms where you and your friends get to solve magical puzzles. Expect to crack codes, hunt for hidden clues, and maybe squabble a little over who gets to hold the wand.
Pair your escape room experience with a stroll to some of London’s other magical corners, and you’ve got a whole day of wizard-worthy mischief lined up.
