Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Visiting the Warner Bros. Studio is only possible by guided tour, with most tours including return transportation from London. Potter fanatics can also combine a studio tour with stops at other notable Harry Potter filming locations in England, such as Platform 9¾ at Kings Cross St. Pancras in London or the Bodleian Library and Christ Church College in Oxford.

• Tickets to the Warner Bros. Studio must be booked in advance—each visitor is given an assigned time slot.

• Be sure to bring your camera and comfortable shoes, as there’s lots to explore on a walking tour.

• Printed guidebooks and digital guides are available in nine different languages.

• Most areas of the studio are wheelchair accessible, although a few of the sets have uneven ground that may make access difficult.

• Free WiFi is available on-site.

The Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is located in Watford, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of central London. The closest railway station is Watford Junction; direct services run from London Euston and take about 20 minutes. Shuttle buses run from the station to the studio.

The Warner Bros. Studio is open year-round, but special events are often held during school holidays and celebrations. At Christmas time, the annual "Hogwarts in the Snow" event brings a host of seasonal festivities, while the sets get a spooky makeover at Halloween.

Immerse yourself in JK Rowling’s wizarding world by hopping aboard the original Hogwarts Express steam train; wandering through the Forbidden Forest and the Dark Arts exhibitions; and taking a peek inside Hagrid’s Hut, the Gryffindor Common Room, and the Ministry of Magic. You can even try on costumes, taste a cup of Butterbeer or a Butterbeer ice cream (extra fee), or pose for a green-screen photo to see yourself “flying” on a broomstick. Don’t forget to pick up a wand or another piece of official Harry Potter fan merchandise in the Studio Gift Shop.