Harry Potter England Tour

Great Britain is home to J K Rowling’s famous young wizard, Harry Potter. All of the 8 Harry Potter films and the Fantastic Beasts franchise were filmed here in the UK, with many locations dotted around England. So whether you live here, or you’re just visiting, you can book our magical Harry Potter England Tour, where you will visit historic places, be driven through scenic countryside, explore film locations and learn all about The Boy Who Lived.

The tour starts in London where you’ll meet your guide either at Gloucester Road station or at your hotel within zone 1 (we recommend choosing a hotel on the West side of zone 1, if possible). You will then head out of London to visit the beautiful and historic village of Lacock. Lacock is owned by the National Trust and is said to be the most filmed village in the country. You will be guided around this charming village and shown the spots where Harry Potter was filmed including the house used for Professor Slughorn’s home and the cottage used for Goldric’s Hollow, where Voldemort murdered Harry’s parents.

The highlight of your morning, is a visit to the medieval Abbey (admission not included in the price of the tour). Once inside the ruined Abbey cloisters, your guide will show you where scenes from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies were filmed. Some of the highlights include the rooms that doubled as Professor Snape’s Potions classroom, the place where Harry finds the Mirror or Erised and Professor Quirrell’s Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom as well as other Hogwarts locations.

After exploring Lacock Abbey’s cloisters, you can enjoy lunch in a delightful old English pub (not included in the price of the tour).

No Harry Potter England Tour would be complete without talking about the woman behind the magic, the author of the Harry Potter books, J K Rowling. So, the next stop will be a very brief visit to the town where she grew up. You’ll have the chance to see her childhood home (this is privately owned with no access to the property) and have a photo taken by the Quidditch goal post!

The final stop on the tour will take you to Gloucester: the Cathedral city of the Cotswolds, where you will get a chance to visit the magnificent cathedral which doubles as the interiors of Hogwarts school. Filmmakers revisited this stunning location, with its impressive gothic architecture, time and again to film numerous scenes from the Harry Potter films. Some of the most memorable scenes filmed here include the entrance to the Gryffindor Common Room; the moment when Ron and Harry spot the troll and where the message ‘ENEMIES OF THE HEIR BEWARE’ is written in blood across the wall.

During the day you will travel for 250 miles to see these stunning locations. While driving between locations, you will learn how the films were made, discuss the books and hear trivia about the magical world of Harry Potter. When you’re not driving, you’ll have the chance to walk around the locations, take photos and if you’re feeling theatrical, you could even re-create some of the scenes from the films.

Feel free to dress up as one of the characters from the franchise (only if you want to) to make your day and photos even more special (costume not included as part of the tour).

Departure from Central London

Meet your guide at Gloucester Road Station or your central London hotel before setting off on a full-day magical journey through some of England’s most iconic Harry Potter filming locations.

Journey Through the English Countryside

Travel out of London through scenic countryside while your guide shares stories about the making of the films, the books and the world of Harry Potter.

Lacock Village

Arrive in one of England’s most picturesque and frequently filmed villages, where you’ll explore streets used in the films including locations that doubled as Professor Slughorn’s house and Godric’s Hollow.

Lacock Abbey

Step inside the medieval abbey (admission not included) where the cloisters were transformed into Hogwarts corridors. You’ll see filming locations including Professor Snape’s Potions classroom, the Mirror of Erised room and the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom.

Lunch Stop in a Traditional English Pub

Enjoy free time to have lunch in a charming historic pub in Lacock (not included), surrounded by the atmosphere of the English countryside.

J.K. Rowling’s Childhood Location

Continue to the town where J.K. Rowling grew up, with a brief stop to see her childhood home (exterior only) and a photo opportunity by the Quidditch goal post that inspired elements of the story.

Gloucester Cathedral

Visit the magnificent cathedral used as the interior of Hogwarts School. Walk through the cloisters where scenes such as the Gryffindor Common Room entrance, the troll discovery and the “Enemies of the Heir” message were filmed.

Additional Filming Insights and Photo Opportunities

Throughout the day, enjoy opportunities to explore each location on foot, take photos and hear behind-the-scenes stories that bring the films to life.

Return to Central London

Relax on the return journey to London as your guide reflects on the magical locations visited throughout the day.

Accommodation Suggestions

If you’re staying overnight, we recommend checking out Booking.com – click here for convenient hotel options.

Travelling by Train

Travelling into London by train? Save money by booking your tickets in advance through the trainline website.

Getting Around London

Getting around London is easy using the Underground, buses and other public transport. We recommend using a Visitor Oyster card, which you can purchase in advance click here. Before travelling, it’s also worth checking Underground updates to see if there are any disruptions to the Tube network.

Need an airport transfer? 

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Theatre Tickets 

London’s famous West End is just a short distance from many of our tour locations. If you’re planning to see a show, you can browse a wide range of discounted theatre tickets for popular productions across the city. 

Find shows and book tickets here: 

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London Pass 

If you’re planning to visit several attractions while in London, the London Pass can help you save money. It provides access to 80+ top attractions, including the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and river cruises. 

Learn more and see what’s included: 

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Is the tour accessible?
– This guided tour is not accessible for wheelchair users or parents with prams or buggies due to the uneven surfaces on the route. British Sign Language is not provided on the tour.

Do children need to be accompanied?
– All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours

Is the tour suitable for children?
– Yes as long as they are accompanied by an adult

Does the tour still go ahead if there is bad weather?
– Yes, unless on very rare occasions when we have to cancel e.g Force Majeure

– Free Cancellations – Cancel for free up to 24 hours before departure—no questions asked.

– Unlimited Rescheduling – Change your tour date as many times as you need without extra charges.

– Save £££s Booking Direct – Enjoy the guaranteed lowest price when you book directly with us (the direct operator of the tour).

– Hassle-Free Booking Experience – Get excellent customer service with your questions answered quickly and easily by our expert team who know the tours better than anyone.

– Trip Protection Insurance – Add extra peace of mind with optional trip protection insurance available at checkout. 

– Inclusions: Professional guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle

– Exclusions: All entry fees (Lacock Abbey Adult £14.50 and Child £7.20), food and drink (a pub lunch would cost approx £10-£15 p/p which is not included.  Gratuities (optional)