Harry Potter Studio Tour, London

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So I've finally gotten round to doing a post on a place I've been wanting to visit for ages - The Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour in Leavesden, London! If you are a Harry Potter fan like me, then this studio tour is a must-see - this is the real studio where they filmed all of the Harry Potter series and they've managed to put all the props, costumes and sets into one big exhibition! As my boyfriend's birthday was coming up, I decided that it would be a great idea to give this place a visit!

Booking and location:

I had to book the tickets online about a month in advance, and it came to £75 altogether for two people. There was also an option to include a Souvenir Guidebook or a Digital Guide to enhance your experience. I'd definitely recommend booking your tickets in advance as the slots get booked up fast, especially on the weekends.

The studio is in Leavesden (Watford), which is really close to where I live, so it only took about 20-30 mins to drive there. It's really easy to find with a Sat Nav, or there's also the option of getting a shuttle bus from Watford Junction train station that takes you directly to the studio.

The Tour:

After collecting our tickets from the ticket office, we queued up to enter the studio. There were some props around whilst we were in the queue waiting to enter, such as the Harry Potter's cupboard-room under the stairs. Then we were lead into a dark room and given an introduction to the tour, with large screens surrounding us where we watched a quick film about the making of Harry Potter. Then we were lead to another dark room, which had a larger screen in front of us (like a cinema) and more info about the making and history of Harry Potter was shown. This is when our excitement for the tour began, and we couldn't wait to get inside!

After the film was shown, the screen was lifted and 2 large doors appeared, where we'd enter into the Great Hall of Hogwarts. It was a self-guided tour, so we were allowed to explore the studios at our own pace. There was so much to see, and each prop or set would remind us of a certain Harry Potter film. We could really appreciate how much effort went into making the series! There was the moving staircases, the flying car in the Whomping Willow, Dumbledore's office, Professor Snape's potion classroom, the boy's dormitory, Hagrid's Hut, the door to the Chamber of Secrets and lots more... there was so much to see and admire!

There was also some interactive fun, such as the broomstick that lifts off the ground when you say 'Up', and we had some green-screen fun with the 'flying' broomstick, where you have the opportunity to ride a broomstick as if you were in the film! We were also able to wear the Hogwarts uniform/cloaks, and the staff would take pictures for you and film you riding the broomstick, and you have the option to buy the photos/videos afterwards if you wish.

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