Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

Pack your trunk and hightail it to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London to explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter™ film series.

The Studio Tour is located beside Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, a purpose-built, state-of-the-art film and television studio and the production home of all eight Harry Potter films This incredible experience is a must for anyone who is spellbound by the Harry Potter film series. The Studio Tour offers up a treasure trove of props, costumes and sets, with something new to discover around every corner.

This incredible experience is a must for any Harry Potter fan. Discover a treasure trove of props, costumes and sets from the beloved film series and keep your eyes peeled for something new to discover around every corner.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stroll through the iconic Hogwarts™ Great Hall? To discover the magic behind how Harry Potter and his friends fly? To taste the wizarding world's favourite drink, Butterbeer™? At Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, you'll be able to experience all of these things and so much more.

What to expect at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

At the Studio Tour, visitors are invited to go behind-the-scenes and walk in the footsteps of their favourite characters and explore authentic sets including the Great Hall, the Forbidden Forest and the Hogwarts Express™, among many more.

Fans will discover the spellbinding special effects, visual effects and creature effects that helped to bring the films to life. Experience green screen technology by riding a broomstick, learn how the intricate prosthetics transformed actors into the goblins seen in Gringotts Wizarding Bank™ and how animatronics allowed the actors to interact with Buckbeak™ the Hippogriff.

Enjoy a closer look at the costumes worn by the cast throughout the decade of filming from their first year Hogwarts robes to the distressed costumes worn in the Battle of Hogwarts.

What's On

First Year at Hogwarts

Celebrate 25 years of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

7th May 2026 – 7th September 2026

Relive Harry’s very first year at Hogwarts™ and discover how the unforgettable moments of the first film were brought to life. Experience the Hogwarts Great Hall, dressed with Gryffindor™ house banners for the first-year End of Term feast and take part in a brand-new Wizard's Chess photo opportunity inspired by the iconic, high stakes scene.

See New Spellbinding Demonstrations – Learn the filmmaking techniques behind bringing flying lessons and Quidditch matches to life at the Demonstration Stage. Be sure to stop by the Backlot Stage for a brand-new experience, Secrets of Sound Effects, and discover how filmmakers use Foley to bring the Harry Potter™ film series to life on-screen.

Discover Magical Creatures – See the original paw mould of Hagrid’s™ three-headed dog, Fluffy, restored by members of the original Creature Effects Department, displayed alongside the original self-playing harp used to lull the dog to sleep.

Magical Mischief: Filmmaking Trickery Revealed

Brave the shadows as Dark Arts descends upon Hogwarts.

24th January 2026 – 27th April 2026

The much-loved Magical Mischief feature returns, shining a spotlight on the spellbinding creativity and behind-the-scenes wizardry that brought classroom calamities to life in the Harry Potter™ film series.

Getting to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

A quick train ride to a free bus transfer:
Studio Tour Drive
Leavesden
WD25 7LR

Why wait? Book your Studio Tour and hotel package today, enhance your experience and add on an extra magical package for the complete wizarding world short break…

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Sit back and enjoy the critically acclaimed stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Join Harry, Ron and Hermione as they face an extraordinary new adventure packed with spectacular spells, a mind-blowing race through time and an epic battle!

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