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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durham Cathedral, was used repeatedly in the Harry Potter films for exterior and interior shots of the teenage wizard’s famous school, Hogwarts. Eagle-eyed fans will notice that cathedral’s quadrangle is where Harry releases Hedwig, his spirited owl, and also forms an impressive backdrop to some of the more outrageous spell-making classes.<\/p>\n
Alnwick Castle<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Harry](\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2017\/02\/iStock-172981968-1024x682.jpg\")
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The second-largest inhabited castle in England, this northern fortress has played Hogwarts in numerous Harry Potter films, including The Philosopher’s Stone<\/em> and The Chamber of Secrets<\/em>. The best scene that includes the big castle is probably Harry’s first flying lesson \u2013 long before he becomes a quidditch hotshot!<\/p>\nNew College, Oxford<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Harry](\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2017\/02\/iStock-184862211-1024x682.jpg\")
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The fourth instalment of the Harry Potter collection climaxes with the much-vaunted Tri-Wizard tournament. New College, Oxford plays the venue for one of its more tense scenes, where houses at Hogwarts sport \u201cHarry Potter stinks\u201d badges, which serves only to spur the unlikely hero on to greater glory.<\/p>\n
King’s Cross Station<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Harry](\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2017\/02\/iStock-173910380-1024x682.jpg\")
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Platform 9 \u00be, from which the crimson Hogwarts Express departs, is (rather confusingly) a portal that sits between platforms 4 and 5 at London’s King’s Cross station. Fans can stock up on Gryffindor scarves and other merchandise at a nearby Harry Potter shop, so that they look the part when posing by the mysterious platform sign.<\/p>\n
Glencoe<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Harry](\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2017\/02\/iStock-176003498-1024x682.jpg\")
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The name \u201cGlencoe\u201d is synonymous with myths, legends, history \u2013 as well as a generous dose of Highland beauty \u2013 but in the Harry Potter films it’s also the location of both Hagrid’s Hut and the entrance to Hogwarts, with lots of scenes being filmed at the nearby lake, too.<\/p>\n
Edinburgh<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Harry](\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2017\/02\/iStock-484575400-1024x682.jpg\")
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Given that J. K. Rowling lived in Edinburgh, and wrote several of her books in its caf\u00e9s, it’s no surprise that there are points of inspiration in the Scottish capital. Perhaps the greatest is Thomas Riddell’s gravestone in Greyfriars graveyard \u2013 which fans will know was Voldemort’s previous name. And standing just behind the church is the George Heriot School, which (with its turrets and fa\u00e7ade) looks almost more like Hogwarts than Hogwarts itself.<\/p>\n
Mallaig<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Harry](\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2017\/02\/iStock-182105340-1024x682.jpg\")
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Once the biggest herring port in Europe, nowadays Mallaig is more famous for some hilarious Harry Potter scenes in which the young wizard chases the Hogwarts Express in Ron Weasley’s old car over the nearby Glenfinnan viaduct. Incidentally, it’s also the spot that Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in 1645, but we suspect that’s not the reason you’ll be visiting!<\/p>\n
If the thought of following Harry Potter and friends around Britain sounds like an exciting prospect, why not book a place on one of the Trafalgar tours that visit these locations, such as Amazing Britain, Best of Britain, Castles and Kilts or the Best of Scotland?<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nNew College, Oxford<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
The fourth instalment of the Harry Potter collection climaxes with the much-vaunted Tri-Wizard tournament. New College, Oxford plays the venue for one of its more tense scenes, where houses at Hogwarts sport \u201cHarry Potter stinks\u201d badges, which serves only to spur the unlikely hero on to greater glory.<\/p>\n
King’s Cross Station<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Platform 9 \u00be, from which the crimson Hogwarts Express departs, is (rather confusingly) a portal that sits between platforms 4 and 5 at London’s King’s Cross station. Fans can stock up on Gryffindor scarves and other merchandise at a nearby Harry Potter shop, so that they look the part when posing by the mysterious platform sign.<\/p>\n
Glencoe<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
The name \u201cGlencoe\u201d is synonymous with myths, legends, history \u2013 as well as a generous dose of Highland beauty \u2013 but in the Harry Potter films it’s also the location of both Hagrid’s Hut and the entrance to Hogwarts, with lots of scenes being filmed at the nearby lake, too.<\/p>\n
Edinburgh<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Given that J. K. Rowling lived in Edinburgh, and wrote several of her books in its caf\u00e9s, it’s no surprise that there are points of inspiration in the Scottish capital. Perhaps the greatest is Thomas Riddell’s gravestone in Greyfriars graveyard \u2013 which fans will know was Voldemort’s previous name. And standing just behind the church is the George Heriot School, which (with its turrets and fa\u00e7ade) looks almost more like Hogwarts than Hogwarts itself.<\/p>\n
Mallaig<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Once the biggest herring port in Europe, nowadays Mallaig is more famous for some hilarious Harry Potter scenes in which the young wizard chases the Hogwarts Express in Ron Weasley’s old car over the nearby Glenfinnan viaduct. Incidentally, it’s also the spot that Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in 1645, but we suspect that’s not the reason you’ll be visiting!<\/p>\n
If the thought of following Harry Potter and friends around Britain sounds like an exciting prospect, why not book a place on one of the Trafalgar tours that visit these locations, such as Amazing Britain, Best of Britain, Castles and Kilts or the Best of Scotland?<\/p>\n
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Platform 9 \u00be, from which the crimson Hogwarts Express departs, is (rather confusingly) a portal that sits between platforms 4 and 5 at London’s King’s Cross station. Fans can stock up on Gryffindor scarves and other merchandise at a nearby Harry Potter shop, so that they look the part when posing by the mysterious platform sign.<\/p>\n
Glencoe<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
The name \u201cGlencoe\u201d is synonymous with myths, legends, history \u2013 as well as a generous dose of Highland beauty \u2013 but in the Harry Potter films it’s also the location of both Hagrid’s Hut and the entrance to Hogwarts, with lots of scenes being filmed at the nearby lake, too.<\/p>\n
Edinburgh<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Given that J. K. Rowling lived in Edinburgh, and wrote several of her books in its caf\u00e9s, it’s no surprise that there are points of inspiration in the Scottish capital. Perhaps the greatest is Thomas Riddell’s gravestone in Greyfriars graveyard \u2013 which fans will know was Voldemort’s previous name. And standing just behind the church is the George Heriot School, which (with its turrets and fa\u00e7ade) looks almost more like Hogwarts than Hogwarts itself.<\/p>\n
Mallaig<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Once the biggest herring port in Europe, nowadays Mallaig is more famous for some hilarious Harry Potter scenes in which the young wizard chases the Hogwarts Express in Ron Weasley’s old car over the nearby Glenfinnan viaduct. Incidentally, it’s also the spot that Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in 1645, but we suspect that’s not the reason you’ll be visiting!<\/p>\n
If the thought of following Harry Potter and friends around Britain sounds like an exciting prospect, why not book a place on one of the Trafalgar tours that visit these locations, such as Amazing Britain, Best of Britain, Castles and Kilts or the Best of Scotland?<\/p>\n
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Given that J. K. Rowling lived in Edinburgh, and wrote several of her books in its caf\u00e9s, it’s no surprise that there are points of inspiration in the Scottish capital. Perhaps the greatest is Thomas Riddell’s gravestone in Greyfriars graveyard \u2013 which fans will know was Voldemort’s previous name. And standing just behind the church is the George Heriot School, which (with its turrets and fa\u00e7ade) looks almost more like Hogwarts than Hogwarts itself.<\/p>\n
Mallaig<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Once the biggest herring port in Europe, nowadays Mallaig is more famous for some hilarious Harry Potter scenes in which the young wizard chases the Hogwarts Express in Ron Weasley’s old car over the nearby Glenfinnan viaduct. Incidentally, it’s also the spot that Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in 1645, but we suspect that’s not the reason you’ll be visiting!<\/p>\n
If the thought of following Harry Potter and friends around Britain sounds like an exciting prospect, why not book a place on one of the Trafalgar tours that visit these locations, such as Amazing Britain, Best of Britain, Castles and Kilts or the Best of Scotland?<\/p>\n
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