Studio Tour short breaks
What’s Included in an Official Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Short Break Package?
Find out what is included in your Official Short Break Package, from your Studio Tour tickets and hotel stay to breakfast and useful information for planning your visit to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.
This guide explains the main parts of your package, what to expect during the Studio Tour and the practical details worth checking before you travel.
What’s included in your package?
Studio Tour tickets
Admission to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter is included for everyone on your booking. You’ll choose your preferred Studio Tour date and entry time during the booking journey. Your digital barcoded tickets will be sent by email before you travel. Download them to your mobile device or print them before you arrive.Hotel stay
An overnight stay at your selected hotel is included. You can compare different hotel categories and choose from the room types available for your dates. Explore hotels near Warner Bros. Studio Tour LondonBreakfast
Breakfast is included as part of your hotel stay. The exact offering and serving times vary by hotel, so check the details shown for your chosen stay during booking.One package booking
Your Studio Tour tickets and hotel stay are combined into one Official Short Break Package. Your selected dates, room, ticket details and package inclusions will be confirmed during booking and in your booking confirmation.About Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter is a behind-the-scenes visitor attraction at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, a purpose-built film and television studio where all eight Harry Potter™ films were produced.
Visitors can explore original sets, authentic props, costumes, animatronic creatures and special effects from the Harry Potter film series. The Studio Tour is designed for visitors to move at their own pace, with time to look closely at the filmmaking detail, artistry and craftsmanship.
What to expect during your visit
Explore at your own pace
The experience is self-guided once you are inside, so you can spend time looking closely at the sets, props, costumes and filmmaking detail that interest you most.Allow time for your visit
Most visitors spend around 3 to 4 hours exploring the Studio Tour, although there is no strict time limit once you are inside. Allow extra time for travel, arrival checks and breaks.Arrive for your booked entry time
We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes before your allocated entry time to allow plenty of time to check in. Tickets must be booked in advance.Plan the practical details
Cafés, shops, a complimentary cloakroom and accessible facilities are available at the Studio Tour. Check the official visitor information before travelling for the latest photography, luggage and family-facility guidance. Read the official Studio Tour FAQsDiscover the Studio Tour
The Studio Tour brings together authentic sets, props, costumes and filmmaking techniques from the Harry Potter film series.
Authentic sets
Walk through locations including the Great Hall, Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley™, Gringotts™ Wizarding Bank and the Hogwarts Express™ at Platform 9¾™.Original props
Look closely at props including the Golden Snitch™, the Puking Pastilles dispenser and the Chamber of Secrets door, along with details such as the 950 filled potion jars in the Potions classroom.Costumes
See the embroidery and hidden details on costumes created for the films, including Quidditch™ uniforms and Yule Ball robes.Special, visual and creature effects
Discover green-screen techniques used for Quidditch, the prosthetics that transformed actors into Gringotts™ goblins and the animatronics used to bring creatures such as Buckbeak™ to life.Art Department
Explore technical drawings and white-card set models, then see the detailed Hogwarts castle model created by a team of 86 artists and crew members.Photo opportunities
Take photographs in permitted areas and try selected green-screen experiences, including the opportunity to fly a broomstick. A photograph, DVD or USB recording of selected experiences may be available to purchase during your visit.Why book an overnight short break?
Avoid an early start
Staying overnight can give you more breathing room around your booked Studio Tour entry time.Enjoy a more relaxed visit
Build in time before or after the Studio Tour instead of turning the experience into a rushed day trip.Stay near the Studio Tour
Choose from hotels in Watford, Leavesden and the surrounding area, with options for families, couples and longer stays.Extend your break
One-night and longer stays are available on selected dates and at selected hotels, giving you the option to spend more time in London or the surrounding area.Explore 2-night Studio Tour short breaks
Your short break at a glance
1. Choose your break
Select your hotel, dates and Studio Tour entry time.2. Complete one booking
Book your tickets and hotel as one Official Short Break Package.3. Check your confirmation
Review your package, hotel and travel details.4. Receive your tickets
Your digital barcoded tickets will arrive by email before travel.5. Enjoy your stay and visit
Follow the hotel dates and Studio Tour entry time you selected.6. Start with breakfast
Check your hotel’s serving times when planning the day.Good to know before you visit
Getting to the Studio Tour
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is located in Leavesden, near Watford, north-west of London. Transport between your hotel and the Studio Tour is not included, so you’ll need to arrange your own journey.
Watford Junction is the nearest railway station. A regular complimentary shuttle bus runs between Watford Junction and the Studio Tour, with a journey time of around 15 minutes. You’ll need to show a valid Studio Tour ticket or booking confirmation when boarding.
If you are driving, the Studio Tour is less than three miles from the M1 and M25 motorways. Follow the directions supplied with your Studio Tour booking and allow enough time to arrive before your allocated entry time.
Plan your journey to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Parking
Free parking is available in the car park directly outside Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Have your booking confirmation ready to show the parking team when entering the car park. If your group is travelling in separate vehicles, each vehicle will need access to a copy.
Accessible parking bays are available near the main entrance for eligible Blue Badge holders.
Take everything you need with you. You cannot normally return to your vehicle during the Studio Tour.
Food and drink
A selection of cafés and restaurants is available during the Studio Tour, offering hot meals, sandwiches, drinks, snacks and sweet treats.
The Backlot Café is located around halfway through the Studio Tour. Alongside meals and snacks, you can purchase Butterbeer™ and enjoy views of exterior sets and props including the Knight Bus™, Privet Drive and the Hogwarts Bridge.
Food and drink purchased at the Studio Tour are not included in your package unless specifically stated during booking.
Check the official food and drink information
Studio Tour shops and souvenirs
The Railway Shop can be found near Platform 9¾, while the main Studio Shop is located at the end of the Studio Tour and offers a wider collection of gifts, clothing, confectionery and collectables.
Souvenirs and purchases from the Studio Tour shops are not included in your short-break package.
Facilities
The main facilities are located within or close to the lobby. These include toilets, food and drink outlets, a complimentary cloakroom, a cash machine and accessible facilities.
Baby-changing facilities and a private parent room are also available. Check the official Tour Facilities FAQs for current information about the cloakroom, luggage and family facilities.
Read the official Tour Facilities FAQs
Accessibility and photography
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London offers a range of accessibility services and facilities to help guests enjoy their visit. Review the official accessibility information before travelling if you require assistance, accessible parking or additional support.
Handheld photography and video are allowed in most areas, except the pre-show cinema and green screen areas. Tripods, drones and other specialist photographic equipment are not permitted anywhere on site.
View accessibility information
Seasonal Features at the Studio Tour
Seasonal features are included with Studio Tour admission on their event dates. Check availability when choosing your visit.
First Year at Hogwarts
7 May 2026 to 7 September 2026 Relive Harry’s very first year at Hogwarts™ and discover how unforgettable moments from the first film were brought to life. Explore First Year at HogwartsDark Arts
16 September 2026 to 8 November 2026 Step into iconic sets from the Harry Potter film series in a spookier setting as the lights are dimmed and the Studio Tour is prepared for Hallowe’en. Explore Dark Arts short breaksHogwarts in the Snow
14 November 2026 to 17 January 2027 Experience the wizarding Christmas seen on-screen brought to life, with original film sets dressed for the festive season. Explore Studio Tour seasonal experiencesFrequently asked questions
Your Official Short Break Package includes admission to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, an overnight stay at your selected hotel and breakfast. Your exact package details are confirmed during booking.
Yes. Admission is included for everyone on your booking, and you’ll choose your preferred Studio Tour date and entry time during the booking journey.
Yes. Breakfast is included as part of your hotel stay. The exact offering and serving times vary by hotel.
Your digital barcoded Studio Tour tickets will be sent by email before you travel. Download them to your mobile device or print them before you arrive.
Most visitors spend around 3 to 4 hours exploring the Studio Tour, although there is no strict time limit once you are inside. Allow extra time for travel, arrival checks and breaks.
One-night and longer stays are available on selected dates and at selected hotels. Availability depends on the hotel, room type and travel dates you choose.
Transport between your hotel and the Studio Tour is not included. Watford Junction is the nearest railway station, with a complimentary shuttle bus to the Studio Tour, or you can arrange your own journey by road.
Review the official Warner Bros. Studio Tour London accessibility information before travelling, particularly if you require assistance, accessible parking or additional support.
Need help planning your short break? Contact the Holiday Extras Guest Experience Team.
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