Harry Potter London Itinerary

A Magical Day in London for Harry Potter Fans

London is filled with real‑life Harry Potter filming locations, iconic landmarks from the movies and the world‑famous Warner Bros Studio Tour. This one‑day itinerary takes you from Platform 9¾ to the Millennium Bridge, Diagon Alley inspirations and finally the full behind‑the‑scenes experience at the studios. Perfect for fans of all ages.

• Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross
• Millennium Bridge
• Leadenhall Market (Diagon Alley inspiration)
• Great Scotland Yard (Ministry of Magic entrance)
• Piccadilly Circus (Deathly Hallows chase scene)
• Warner Bros Studio Tour London

The Perfect Harry Potter Day in London

9:00 — Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross

Start your day at King’s Cross Station.

• Platform 9¾ photo spot
• The Harry Potter Shop
• King’s Cross architecture from the films

Tip: Arrive early to avoid queues.

10:00 — St Pancras Renaissance Hotel

The iconic exterior used for the flying Ford Anglia scene in Chamber of Secrets.

10:30 — British Library (Optional)

Not in the films, but home to magical manuscripts and exhibitions.

11:30 — Millennium Bridge

Tube: King’s Cross → St Paul’s.

Walk across the bridge famously destroyed by Death Eaters in Half‑Blood Prince.

12:15 — Lunch at Borough Market

• Kappacasein grilled cheese
• Bread Ahead doughnuts
• Padella (sit‑down option)

13:30 — Leadenhall Market (Diagon Alley Inspiration)

• Leadenhall Market
• The blue door used as the Leaky Cauldron entrance
• Victorian architecture perfect for photos

14:15 — Great Scotland Yard (Ministry of Magic Entrance)

Tube: Bank → Embankment.

14:45 — Piccadilly Circus (Deathly Hallows Chase Scene)

Tube: Embankment → Piccadilly Circus.

15:30 — Head to Warner Bros Studio Tour London

• Tube: Piccadilly Circus → Euston
• Train: Euston → Watford Junction
• Shuttle bus to the studios

Tip: Book your Studio Tour for 4:30pm or 5:00pm.

16:30 — Warner Bros Studio Tour London

• The Great Hall
• Diagon Alley
• Forbidden Forest
• Platform 9¾
• Hogwarts Castle model
• Butterbeer
• Props, costumes and sets

20:00 — Return to Central London

Dinner options near Euston:

• Roti King
• Mildreds
• The Rocket (casual pub)

Optional Add‑Ons

• House of MinaLima (graphic design from the films)
• Claremont Square (Grimmauld Place inspiration)
• Reptile House at London Zoo (where Harry speaks Parseltongue)