We are glad to announce you that we have been working on a Harry Potter trip for the last few weeks. The trip will be taking place for British people at first. We might extend later on, depending on the demands.
Here’s what the trip will consist in :
DAY 1 – LONDON, LACOCK & GLOUCESTER & LONDON
You will be whisked off to one of England’s prettiest villages in Wiltshire – Lacock village, starting with a tour of the village and the local Abbey. Here, you will see Professor Slughorn’s house and Godric’s Hollow where it all began, where ‘he who shall not be named’ murdered Harry’s parents.
You can pop into Professor Quirrell’s classroom, Snape’s classroom and see where other scenes were filmed. Then, you can have lunch in a delightful old English pub.
The next stop will be at Gloucester Cathedral, where you will see a lot of settings including the Gryffindor Common Room, where Ron and Harry hide from the troll and where they discover the message ‘ENEMIES OF THE HEIR BEWARE’ written in blood across a wall.
The day will finish with a stop to see the exterior of the Dursleys home where Harry lived, in a small village near Gloucester.
Spend the night at the Georgian House hotel in London: have a sleepover in the wizarding chambers : stained glass windows, stone walls, archways, cauldrons, velvet curtains all hidden behind a secret bookcase door, while watching your favorite movie.
DAY 2 – ST PANCRAS, EDINBURG
Pretend to be harry potter at St Pancras’ famous 9 3/4 platform while pushing your trolley. Ask your friends to take pictures!
After 4 hours of train, taking in the country side views, you’ll find yourself in Edinburgh, birth place of the famous series.
Walk around the city, explore the street which was the origin of Diagon Alley, discover the place where Lord Voldemort, Tom Riddle is buried, see the real Hogwarts School which inspired JK Rowling to write her books.
Stop at the Elephant House, where Rowling spend most of her time writing the saga.
The rest of the day will be free time for you, even though we will highly recommend you some places like Museum contexts, to buy your wand, or anything you’ve ever been dreaming about.
Spend the night at Model One Edinburgh Royal near the St Giles’ Cathedral.
DAY 3 – SCOTTLAND COUNTRY SIDE
Leave for the country side by coach, go to Loch Eilit the famous lake which was used for exterior shots of Hogwarts grounds and as the island location of Dumbledore’s grave. Turn around and you’ll see the jacobite steam train, also known as the Hogwarts express.
We’ll then bring you to Fort William, in order to get on this train. You’ll be able to say that you rode the Hogwarts express once in your life. The train will take you to Glasgow, where you’ll spend the night.
DAY 4 – OXFORD & WARNER BROS STUDIO TOUR LONDON
Day 4 starts with a trip to the most famous university city in the world, Oxford. Your visit will include several of the colleges used in the making of Harry Potter films, including the grand staircase leading to the Hogwarts dining room, the Hogwarts hospital, where Ron learned how to dance for the Yule Ball, and the quad, where Malfoy is turned into a Ferret by Mad Eye Moody.
The tour will finish with a visit to the studios, where all 8 Harry Potter films were made, near to Watford. Here, you will get to walk through the Great Hall and see sets and props from all of the films. You will discover behind-the-scenes information and get an insight into the artistry and craft that helped bring the books to the big screen. Walk around dragon alley, see the Hogwarts express while drinking a butter beer.
DAY 5 – LONDON AND COMING BACK HOME
Come back to the capital, visit the most famous shooting places such as Claremont Square, aka The Grimmauld Place in the Order of the Phoenix. Westminster Tube Station, as seen in The Order of the Phoenix, used by Harry and Mr Weasley on their way to the Ministry of Magic or Picadilly Circus, where you might imagine Harry, Hermione and Ron rushing through London’s West End and taking the bus.
You cannot leave before going to Primark on Oxford Street. A whole space is dedicated to Harry Potter, pyjamas, socks, bags, caps for every house.
Stop by the Potion Room for an afternoon tea. A soho basement has been transformed into a perfect world of magic. Cast spells and concoct edible potions before tucking into a magical selection of sweet and savoury.
Take part in a Wizard Theme escape room, where you’ll have to run away from Voldemort. Be careful, the clock is ticking.
Gather at Spectacular Pub Quizzes in order to immerse yourself in your favourite fictional world for an evening full of little details and big surprises, and find out who will be crowned as the biggest fan.
What a perfect way to spend your last evening in England than to go to the theatre and watch HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD because even if JK Rowling finished her book series, the story continues…
If you’re interested in taking part of this unique experience, please contact us on either of these links to book your next adventure before the 14th of May.
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