Harry Potter Walk in London, London
Guide Location: England » London
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 9
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.7 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 9
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.7 km
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Author: clare
Harry Potter has transformed fantasy into a world dominating superpower. Increasingly more people all across the globe become Harry's fans. The blockbuster movies were set entirely in Britain at the author JK Rowling's request. This 6-hour tour will give you step by step directions of how to explore all the London locations used in the Harry Potter films.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Leadenhall Market
Leadenhall Market, located on the site of a Roman forum, has been a food market since the Middle Ages. Its cobbled walkways and glass roof make it an attractive place to shop, eat and drink or simply relax. Leadenhall Market served as Diagon Alley in the film "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone".
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2) Blackfriars Bridge
Blackfriars Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames. In 1753 it became obvious that a new bridge was required to make a gateway to the capital. The Knight Bus scenes in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" were filmed here.
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3) St. Clement Danes Church
St. Clement Dane is a church in the City of Westminster which features include a Grinling Gibbons pulpit and Samuel Johnson statue. It is the place where you have to find the Rats Tails on your Harry Potter walk.
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4) Australia House
Home of the Australian High Commission in London, Australia House is a significant building on the corner of Aldwych and the Strand. The scenes of Gringott's, the Wizards Bank run by goblins, were filmed here.
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5) Roman Bath
The Roman Bath is an ancient bath located in the very heart of London near Somerset House. There still exist disputes about its origin. The bath has become popular with tourists after appearing in one of Harry Potter movies.
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6) Somerset House
Somerset House is a great building with 55 active fountains situated on the south side of the Strand in central London. It was constructed by Sir William Chambers in Neoclassical style. The building was noticed in the famous Harry Potter blockbuster.
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7) Lyceum Theater
The Lyceum Theater is located on Wellington Street near Covent Garden in the West End. It was the first theater in London lit by gas. It is considered to be one of Harry Potter London places.
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8) Covent Garden Market
Covent Garden is well-known for its shops, street performers, bars, restaurants, theaters and the Royal Opera House. Local sellers bring their fresh foods and crafts to London`s original farmers market every Thursday and Saturday. On London walk Harry Potter passes by the Covent Garden Market.
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9) Goodwin’s Court
Goodwin’s Court is a true relic of London history. It replaced the former Fishers Alley which occupied this area in 1690s. In the movie, Harry Potter walks through the Goodwin's Court to get to the Diagon Alley.
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