Harry Potter Studios

A mystic realm, cloaked in secrets and soaked in magic lies at The Making of Harry Potter. This is no ordinary theme park, but a living, breathing tapestry of a wizarding world spun from the threads of J.K. Rowling’s imagination. 

A stone’s throw away from London, this faithful filmset will let you step past the veil of the ordinary city life and head into the extraordinary. From the moment you walk in, you’re swaddled in the spell-infused halls of Hogwarts. Peer into the menacing corridors of the Forbidden Forest, hearing the legends of its ghostly inhabitants, or step onto Platform 9¾ and hop onto the Hogwarts Express – a steam locomotive that’s accompanied many young witches and wizards to Hogwarts’ school grounds.  

You can even wander through Diagon Alley’s cobblestone streets, and you’re a child again, eyeing at Ollivander’s wand shop or the Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes. The Harry Potter Studio is more than an attraction – it’s a bewitching journey where the spellbound universe of the Wizarding World comes alive. 

Things to know before you go 

• Arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your allocated time. 

• Wheelchairs and assistance dogs – but not those in training – are welcome. 

• E-scooters and mobility vehicles are not permitted on the shuttle bus or on-site at the Studio Tour. 

• There are four cafés and restaurants in the studio, offering a range of dishes, including vegan and gluten-free options. 

• To avoid waiting in long queues, we recommend booking your tickets in advance and arriving early in the morning to make the most of the film set. 

Opening hours 

• The first bus is at 08:15, the studio tour opens at 08:30 and the tour begins at 09:00  

• The last tour begins at 18:30 

• Studio tour closes at 22:00 and the last bus is also at 22:00 

• Closed on March 30th, November 7th to 11th, and December 25th and 26th 

How to get there 

Shuttle Bus from Watford Junction 

• Carbon-free shuttle buses are included in your entry ticket. 

• Shuttle buses from Watford Junction operate regularly to the Studio Tour with a journey time of around 15 minutes.  

• Buses run every 30 minutes from 08:15.  

By train 

• The Studio Tour’s closest station is Watford Junction and direct services arrive there from both London Euston (20-minute journey) and Birmingham New Street (one-hour journey). 

By road 

• Parking is provided free of charge in the studio’s car park outside the Studio Tour. 

• Have your booking confirmation ready to show to the car park attendants. 

• Priority parking is only available to pre-book online ahead of your visit and cannot be purchased on the day.