09/11/2023
Harry Potter Studios
Leavesden may seem like a strange place for a day trip from London but if you are Harry Potter fan, you will want to visit the home of Hogwarts. Harry Potter Studios is a small, built-up area sandwiched between the M25 and M1 – somewhere you’d likely drive by without realizing you should stop. However, Harry Potter fans mark down this location.Leavesden is home to the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour, London. You can jump on the Hogwarts Express, walk down Diagon Alley, sit in the Great Hall, see the sets, props and costumes, and even sample butterbeer. You’ll visit plenty of Harry Potter filming locations on a studio tour, as all eight Harry Potter films were filmed and produced here.
All Harry Potter fans should take a studio tour once in their lifetime. The behind-the-scenes experience makes it one of the most exciting London day trips.Harry Potter Studio is 1 hour from London – You can get your tickets in advance with easy and free cancellation up to 24 hours of activity.
Public transport takes around 45 minutes, and there is a train from London to Watford followed by a ten-minute bus ride to reach the studio. Driving takes around an hour, depending on traffic.
To save you planning transport, you can book tours that include a transfer from London through Get Your Guide. Alternatively, to get to the Warner Bros Studio without booking a transfer, you can take public transport or drive.