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Sightseeing Questions – Are there any tours that go to Harry Potters Hogwarts School
This is a question we are often asked and the great news is there is a tour we found that visits.
Please see below.
The most common confusion for people wanting to visit is; what are they looking for and where is it?
Well the answer is Hogwarts is actually Alnwick Castle in the beautiful Northumberland area of North East England.
Hogwarts – Alnwick Castle
This is some way from London and the easiest way to tour there is from Edinburgh, which is very comfortably reached by train from London and well worth an overnight visit.
Here is some more reliable information from official tourism and local government sites
We found this great tour, departing Edinburgh that visits Alnwick
Harry Potters Hogwarts Alnwick Castle Berwick and Scottish Borders
Description
A day spent in the Borderlands of Scotland and England. Our tour follows the ancient Roman Dere Street that connected Scottish Caledonia with Roman Britannia through the Scottish Borders
Stopping at Melrose, home to the remains of the Cistercian Abbey and the burial place of the heart of Scottish King Robert the Bruce who lived and fought in the area that we are travelling through today Continuing South we cross the border and travel onto imposing Alnwick Castle, one of the great castles of Northumberland that has stood for nearly a millenium
Originally built to protect the north of England from Scottish border reivers and invaders, more recently Alnwick Castle and its perfectly manicured gardens have found fame as one of the settings for the fictional Hogwarts school in the Harry Potter movie series After almost 3 hours to explore Alnwick Castle we head towards the ancient gateway town of Berwick upon Tweed, a strategic walled town at the estuary of the River Tweed, that has swung between Scottish and English control over many centuries There is time to explore the city walls or visit the Georgian army barracks before returning to Edinburgh along the rugged coast of Berwickshire and East Lothian
Adult Prices from £35 to £40
Discount Prices £32 to- £37
Filming at Alnwick
Your day includes time in Melrose to visit the historic Cistercian Abbey, burial place of Robert the Bruce’s heart brought back from the crusades in Moorish Spain and the best of the Scottish Borders and Northumberlan
Cross the border at Coldstream and enjoy lunch and the afternoon at Alnwick Castle and Gardens, scene of Hogwarts Castle in Harry Potter’s first 2 movies, before returning to Edinburgh along the dramatic east coast of Berwickshire and East Lothian, stopping at the ancient walled town of Berwick upon Tweed
We found this and many thanks to them, at www.bestvaluetours.co.uk
Visit Alnwick Castle as seen as Hogwarts in Harry Potter and Many Famous Films
Alnwick Castle as seen as Hogwarts in Harry Potter and Many Famous Films
Alnwick Castle and the surrounding parkland of Hulne Park offer a dramatic and unspoilt setting for filmmakers.
Most famously in recent years, Alnwick Castle has featured as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter movies. Scenes filmed at Alnwick Castle include the flying lesson in Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone and the crash landing of the flying Ford Anglia in Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets.
Alnwick Castle is a perfect day out for all Potter fans, young or old. Visit our What’s On page to find out more about our Potter-themed activities, from Broomstick Training to magic shows featuring characters inspired by Harry, Hagrid and Dumbledore.
Films made at Alnwick Castle
Harry Potter
Elizabeth
Robin Hood Prince of Thieves
Ivanhoe
The Spaceman and King Arthur
Mary Queen of Scots
Becket
Courtesy thank you of – www.alnwickcastle.com/explore/film-and-tv
For Official Local Tourism Information – http://www.northumberlandtourism.org.uk/
Tour from Edinburgh that visit Alnwick Castle
5 Days spent discovering the best of northern England – the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Stay 2 nights in the historic city of York and 2 nights in Keswick in the heart of the Lake District
Highlights
Alnwick Castle (Harry Potter)
York Minster
Robin Hood’s Bay
Yorkshire Dales
Wordsworth’s Cottage
Lake Windermere
Scottish Borders
Description
Day 1 Highlights include Berwick Upon Tweed, one of Europe’s finest examples of a walled town hugging the banks of the River Tweed.
From here we travel south to Alnwick Castle and gardens, home to the Dukes of Northumberland
Our afternoon continues on the Great North Road that takes us through Newcastle Upon Tyne to the historic city of York
Day 2 is a leisurely day with time to explore the medieval city of York before heading through the north Yorkshire moors to the bustling fishing port of Whitby, where Bram Stoker wrote “Dracula”.
The afternoon will give you time to visit Robin Hood’s Bay, accessed on foot only, before returning to York
Day 3 will take you into the magnificent Yorkshire Dales National Park, a haven of natural scenery, wildlife and rich cultural heritage. Stopping in the brewing town of Masham and the cheesmaking town of Hawes you will get a real taste of Yorkshire today.
Passing Hardraw Force waterfall you continue over the hills before reaching the charming town of Keswick in the heart of the Lake District, your base for 2 nights
Day 4 highlights include visits to Castlerigg standing stones and Ullswater, described as England’s most beautiful lake, where you can take a forest walk to see the mighty Aira Force waterfall
You will have options to take lunch and a boat cruise on Lake Windemere and explore Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter country around Coniston water, Hawkeshead and the charming village of Grasmere
Day 5 climbing inland towards the 1900 ft Hartside Pass we continue along Hadrian’s Wall, built as the frontier of the Roman Empire, with stops along the way.
Crossing the border into Scotland at Carter Bar we continue through the Scottish Borders stopping at the world famous Scott’s View overlooking the River Tweed before returning to Edinburgh
For more information – www.sightseeingtours.co.uk/uk-day-tours/uk-multi-day-tours/edinburgh-york-the-dales-lake-district-hadrians-wall-224
Sightseeing Ideas – Harry Potter Studio Tour
I booked this back in October as soon as it was announced, and finally the date of our Warner Bros Harry Potter tour arrived on Saturday! I’ll pop most of the photos and info under a cut, since there’s an awful lot and some people who are visiting in the future might not want spoilers…
The tour starts with a short movie, which ends on a shot of the iconic doors to the Great Hall – then lo, the screen rolls up and there are the REAL Great Hall doors – cue lots of oohs and aahs.
Inside the Harry Potter Studio Tour
The Hall displays lots of the costumes from the school, like uniforms and the teachers’ outfits. It was a bit smaller than I was expecting, and lacking the iconic ceiling since that’s added with CG effects, but still wonderful to see all the details. A perky guide – or ‘interactor’ as they call themselves – talked us through this room, but then (somewhat thankfully) the rest of the tour is self-guided.
Source thank you – http://www.whatkatiedoes.net
Other studio tours – http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com
Harry Potter Studio Tour:
Highlights
Family Package – Save £21 if you are travelling as a family
Go Behind the scenes on a walking studio tour
Departs and returns from Central London
Get to step on the Harry Potter sets
Complete with props, costumes and special effects from the Harry Potter films
Description
At the new Warner Bros. Studio Tour you will get to explore the behind the scenes magic of the Harry Potter films. This walking tour showcases an array of sets, costumes and props. It also brings to life some closely guarded secrets, including special effects and animatronics that made these films so popular around the world. Here are just some of the things you can expect to see and do: Step inside and discover the actual Great Hall.
Explore Dumbledore’s office and discover never-before-seen treasures.
Step onto the famous cobbles of Diagon Alley, featuring the shop fronts of Ollivanders wand shop, Flourish and Blotts, the Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, Gringotts Wizarding Bank and Eeylops Owl Emporium.
See iconic props from the films, including Harry’s Nimbus 2000 and Hagrid’s motorcycle.
Learn how creatures were brought to life with green screen effects, animatronics and life-sized models.
Rediscover other memorable sets from the film series, including the Gryffindor common room, the boys’ dormitory, Hagrid’s hut, Potion’s classroom and Professor Umbridge’s office at the Ministry of Magic.
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Sightseeing Tips – The Complete Harry Potter Experience
The new Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio tour has proved a massive hit and has become one of the most popular out-of-London tours; however there is so much more to see than just the studi film set. Many families are choosing to spend their summer hols touring Britain on a complete Harry Potter experience.
Other sites well worth a visit that incorporated in a family holiday make great areas for a sightseeing visit with lot’s more to see in addition to potter film locations.
Perhaps historic Oxford, a 900 year old university City where you will find Christchurch famous as the dining room in Harry Potter. Or maybe Lacock, famous for many period dramas, here you will find the famous cloisters seen in Potter. Your tour can then be completed with a visit to the North east of England to magnificent Northumberland and home of Hogwart; Alnwick castle.
Location found at Christchurch Oxford
For further local information see the following links for official tourist information:
http://www.tourist-information-uk.com/attractions/wiltshire.htm – Wiltshire
http://www.tourist-information-uk.com/attractions/oxfordshire.htm – Oxfordshire
Harry Potter Tours to Lacock & Oxford
Tour Harry Potter sites used for Hogwarts and walk in the footsteps of the boy wizard himself
Visit the inspiration for the Hogwarts dining room
See the house used as the home of James and Lily Potter in Godric’s Hollow, where they were murdered by Lord Voldemort Enter the Harry Potter locations used as Professor Snape’s potion room and the Hogwarts corridors Walk up the same stairs where Professor McGonagall (Maggie Smith) first greeted Harry and other new Hogwarts students Stand in the same room where Professor Quirrell taught his Defence
All aboard as we take you on a Harry Potter Tour of locations in Oxford and Lacock. On this magical adventure to some of England’s most historic places and scenic countryside, you will see Harry Potter locations including sites which were either used in actual scenes from Hogwarts School or served as an inspiration to the film makers.
On the Harry Potter tour you will get to experience one of the most beautiful villages in England and get a guided tour around the ancient streets and its local Abbey. Here you can have a pub lunch or eat from one of the local bakeries, stretch your legs and soak up the history of this picturesque village.
Then we’ll take you to the City of Dreaming Spires, Oxford, where you will get a chance to visit the University Colleges which doubled as Hogwarts School.*
Learn how the films were made, discuss the books and hear trivia about the magical world of Harry Potter. During the trip you’ll have the chance to get off the bus and walk around the locations we visit, take pictures and re-create some of the scenes from the films. Please note that as there will be walking involved in the tour it may not be suitable for those with mobility problems.
Feel free to dress up as Harry or any other character in the series (only if you want to). On the tour Harry Potter trivia questions will be asked so keep your spell book handy as we want to test you knowledge of spells and see how well you know Harry, Ron and Hermione.
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