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Where Was Harry Potter Filmed?

Harry Potter was filmed in Alnwick, London, Durham and Oxford, across England and Scotland. You can visit all 7 filming locations below, including Hogwarts School (Alnwick Castle), Platform 9¾ (King's Cross) and Diagon Alley (Leadenhall Market).

2001
7 filming locations

The magical journey of a young wizard and his friends as they battle the dark forces threatening the wizarding world.

Filming Locations

Hogwarts School (Alnwick Castle)
Alnwick, England

Hogwarts School (Alnwick Castle)

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Platform 9¾ (King's Cross)
London, England

Platform 9¾ (King's Cross)

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Diagon Alley (Leadenhall Market)
London, England

Diagon Alley (Leadenhall Market)

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All Harry Potter Filming Locations at a Glance

LocationIn the MovieCityCountry
Hogwarts School (Alnwick Castle)Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and WizardryAlnwickEngland
Platform 9¾ (King's Cross)Platform 9¾LondonEngland
Diagon Alley (Leadenhall Market)Diagon AlleyLondonEngland
Gringotts Wizarding Bank (Leadenhall Market)Gringotts Wizarding BankLondonEngland
Hogwarts Interior (Durham Cathedral)Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and WizardryDurhamEngland
Hogwarts Great Hall (Christ Church Oxford)Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and WizardryOxfordEngland
Hogwarts Express (Glenfinnan Viaduct)Hogwarts ExpressFort WilliamScotland

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was Harry Potter filmed?

Harry Potter was filmed in Alnwick, London, Durham and Oxford, across England and Scotland. Key filming locations include Hogwarts School (Alnwick Castle) in Alnwick, Platform 9¾ (King's Cross) in London, Diagon Alley (Leadenhall Market) in London and Gringotts Wizarding Bank (Leadenhall Market) in London.

Where was Harry Potter filmed in England?

In England, Harry Potter was filmed at Hogwarts School (Alnwick Castle) (Alnwick), which appears as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Platform 9¾ (King's Cross) (London), which appears as Platform 9¾, Diagon Alley (Leadenhall Market) (London), which appears as Diagon Alley, Gringotts Wizarding Bank (Leadenhall Market) (London), which appears as Gringotts Wizarding Bank, Hogwarts Interior (Durham Cathedral) (Durham), which appears as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and Hogwarts Great Hall (Christ Church Oxford) (Oxford), which appears as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Where was Harry Potter filmed in Scotland?

In Scotland, Harry Potter was filmed at Hogwarts Express (Glenfinnan Viaduct) (Fort William), which appears as Hogwarts Express.

Can you visit the Harry Potter filming locations?

Yes — all Harry Potter filming locations are open to visitors. Platform 9¾ (King's Cross), Diagon Alley (Leadenhall Market) and Gringotts Wizarding Bank (Leadenhall Market) are free to visit.

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