7 MUST-SEE HARRY POTTER FILM LOCATIONS IN THE UK

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BY: ROSIE

jAN 10, 2026

Pose at Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross and explore the Harry Potter shop. Wander the cobbled streets of Leadenhall Market, inspiration for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron.

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King’s Cross & Leadenhall

Learn to fly at Alnwick Castle and explore the cloisters of Durham Cathedral, which doubled as Hogwarts corridors in the films.

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Alnwick & Durham

Step onto the platform where the Hogwarts Express arrived at Hogsmeade. Stroll York’s crooked streets, said to inspire wizarding towns.

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Goathland & Shambles

Explore Hogwarts corridors at Lacock Abbey and Gloucester Cathedral’s medieval halls used for interior Hogwarts shots.

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Lacock & Gloucester

See grand staircases and façades that inspired Hogwarts’ Great Hall and exterior shots in the films.

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Christ Church & Hardwick

Ride the Hogwarts Express over the iconic viaduct and soak in the misty Highland scenery straight from the films.

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Jacobite Train & Viaduct

Visit Pembrokeshire Beach for magical outdoor scenes and wander Edinburgh’s Victoria Street and Elephant House café, where Rowling found her inspiration.

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Pembrokeshire & Edinburgh

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