Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter + Hotel Stay
Ticket & Hotel Packages
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tickets
Overnight hotel stay + breakfast
Choice of accommodation
Nearby or central London hotels
Option to add additional nights
Enjoy a magical day plus an overnight stay with a ticket and hotel package
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
Step on to authentic sets, discover the magic behind spellbinding special effects and explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter™ film series.
Located at the Studios where it all began, the Studio Tour offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore two soundstages and marvel at the innovative artistry that went into making Harry Potter the most successful film series of all time.
Go behind the scenes of the Harry Potter™ film series
Spot the magical household items in the Weasley Kitchen
Step into the Magic
Walk in the footsteps of your favourite characters as you stroll through the Great Hall, explore the Forbidden Forest, board the original Hogwarts Express™ at Platform 9 ¾™, step foot into Gringotts Wizarding Bank™ and wander down Diagon Alley™.
Be spellbound by iconic sets including the Gryffindor™ Common Room, Professor Dumbledore’s™ Office, the Weasley Kitchen, Hagrid’s™ Hut and The Ministry of Magic.
Visit The Backlot, used during filming for some of the exterior sets, for a closer look at Number 4 Privet Drive (The Dursley’s House), The Hogwarts Bridge and The Knight Bus™. It’s also the perfect place to take a short break and enjoy a refreshing glass of Butterbeer™.
Make Extraordinary Discoveries
Spot your favourite props and see the attention to detail and artistry that could so easily be missed on screen, like the 950 potion jars lining the walls of the Potions classroom each with a unique prop inside them.
Discover how intricate prosthetics transformed actors into the Gringotts™ Goblins
Learn how spellbinding special and visual effects were created.
See up close the amazing detail in the beautifully embroidered costumes worn by the characters in the film series.
Marvel at the skill and craftmanship that went into creating the Animatronic creatures and learn how they were brought to life.
A magical experience with something new to discover around every corner
See the intricately detailed model of Hogwarts Castle which took a team of 86 artists and crew to build and was used in filming to create the incredibly realistic views of the exterior of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
You can even experience green screen technology firsthand and fly your own broomstick just like the cast did in filming
Special Events Coming up in 2026
First Year at Hogwarts
7th May to 7th September 2026
Celebrate 25 years of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone with a brand-new feature at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.
From original props, like the Golden Snitch, to authentic sets, such as the Hogwarts Express, embark on a magical journey through the Studio Tour and re-live iconic moments from the very first film. Experience how the challenges that Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger had to face were brought to life and how sound effects help bring the magic to life on-screen.
Dark Arts
16th September to 8th November 2026
Step into the Great Hall with over 100 pumpkins floating above a sweet feast, as seen in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Look out for the Death Eaters’ procession through the Studio Tour in a menacing display, showcasing the authentic costumes and sinister choreography seen on-screen.
Ominous Dementors will also be lurking throughout the Studio Tour, so keep a cautious eye out to find them cloaked by darkness in the Forbidden Forest.
Hogwarts in the Snow
14th November to 17th January 2027
2026 will conclude with the return of the popular Hogwarts in the Snow festive makeover. Sets including the Great Hall, Gryffindor common room, Weasley Kitchen and the Hogwarts Castle model will undergo a festive transformation.
Your Accommodation
The minimum stay to take advantage of these money saving Studio Ticket plus Hotel Packages is one night but additional nights can be added if you would prefer a longer break to visit more of the many sights and attractions in the London area.
You can choose to stay in a popular nearby hotel such as the Jurys Inn Watford or Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead (nearby hotels are normally the cheapest option) or opt for a hotel in central London.
Your choice of hotels offered for these packages will vary depending on availability for your chosen travel/tour dates.
Choice of nearby or central London 3 and 4 star hotels
Step onto Platform 9 ¾™ and board the Hogwarts Express™
Travelling to the Studio
The Warner Bros. Studios are in Leavesden some 20 miles north-west of London close to the M1 and M25 motorways and there is a large free visitor car park directly outside the Studio.
By Road: The Studio is situated just off the A405, less than 3 miles from Watford Town Centre and is easily reached via Junction 19 or 20 of the M25.
For SATNAV use the postcode WD25 7LR and follow the brown traffic signs labelled “Warner Bros. Studio Tour” once you get close to the Studio.
By Rail – The nearest train station is Watford Junction. Fast trains travel direct from London Euston to Watford Junction and take less than 20 minutes.
A Shuttle Bus runs from Watford Junction to the Studio Tour with a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Lead price of £81 per person was based on a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children) staying at the Holiday Inn Express Heathrow T5 with breakfast plus Studio Tour tickets on selected Thursday and Sunday arrivals in 2026. Prices are subject to change and availability.
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Prices shown are for guidance only. Actual price will vary depending on your travel dates, time of booking, accommodation, package, extras and duration of your break.
Studio Tour information was correct at the time of listing but can be subject to change to allow for maintenance and updating.
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