Was any of Harry Potter filmed at Cambridge?

Even though we, Cambridge locals, love to say that the Harry Potter movies may have been filmed here. This isn't true. In fact, Cambridge has never been part of this movie series. The reality is that there are only resemblances between our city and the backdrops of the magic world of Harry Potter.

Was any Harry Potter filmed in Cambridge?

Though the Harry Potter films were never actually shot in Cambridgeshire, there's several interesting comparisons.

Is Hogwarts based off Cambridge?

During my time there I realized that, although J. K. Rowling wrote the series in Edinburgh, many of the ideas for Hogwarts and the magical world were inspired by two of the most famous English universities: Cambridge and Oxford.

Where in UK was Harry Potter filmed?

Many of the movies' exterior shots — especially scenes of the Hogwarts grounds — were filmed in the craggy, cloudy Highlands of Scotland (mostly in the Fort William/Glencoe area). The Hogwarts Express runs along the actual Jacobite Steam Train line (between Fort William and Mallaig).

Which university was Harry Potter filmed?

Walk through the historic University City of Oxford and find the famous film locations inside the colleges that were featured in many of the early Harry Potter movies and learn about the places across the city that inspired the movies.

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Where was Harry Potter filmed Oxford or Cambridge?

Many fans think of London when they think of Harry Potter, and while the city is home to myriad filming locations, it's Oxford, England that really oozes Hogwarts' vibes. Located about 60 miles from London, Oxford is where numerous Harry Potter scenes were filmed across Oxford's colleges.

Where were all the Harry Potters filmed?

The eight beloved movies were shot both at Warner Bros's studios and on location all over the U.K. in England, Scotland, and Wales. From the Dursley family house to the lake at Hogwarts, many of the filming locations are open to the public. Some even have exhibits related to the Harry Potter novels and films.

Was Harry Potter filmed in Durham?

Over the years, we've welcomed film crews to Durham Cathedral, often the perfect location for everything from documentaries to blockbuster films. Notably, various locations across the cathedral were used in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and Avengers: Endgame.

Was Harry Potter filmed at Oxford University?

Many people wonder if the Harry Potter films were actually filmed in Oxford. If that's you, you are not wrong! In fact, a lot of Harry Potter scenes were filmed in Oxford University spaces. However, many others, while not directly done there, were inspired by the beautiful colleges, their halls, and their libraries.

What scenes are in the Durham Cathedral in Harry Potter?

The enchanting Durham Cathedral was used as many parts of Hogwarts in the Philosopher's Stone and Chamber of Secrets. In the cloisters of the cathedral, you will see where Harry flies Hedwig in the snow on his first year, and the spot where Ron vomits slugs in the Chamber of Secrets.

Is Cambridge University like Hogwarts?

The Colleges, meanwhile, are more akin to the Houses in Hogwarts. They are where you live, and function as a community. So just as Harry Potter is a part of both Hogwarts overall and Gryffindor House, so a Cambridge undergraduate is a part of both Cambridge University overall and Churchill College, for example.

Which university looks most like Hogwarts?

Oxford is the closest you can get to Hogwarts. Scenes from the films were shot on campus. The Dining Hall at Hogwarts was inspired by Oxford's Great Hall (seen below).

Who is the pink lady in Harry Potter?

A Ministry of Magic bureaucrat who was able to indulge in her sadistic tendencies when she was posted to Hogwarts as Defence Against the Dark Arts professor, Dolores Umbridge was famous for her sickly pink wardrobe and her particularly violent taste for corporal punishments.

Where is Diagon Alley in real life?

Diagon Alley is located in London. But the real-life inspiration for the street is thought to be Victoria Street in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city. BuzzFeed and Forever Edinburgh report that the street is rumored to be the inspiration behind Diagon Alley and recommend it to "Harry Potter" fans visiting the city.

Where is Diagon Alley located?

Diagon Alley was a cobblestoned wizarding alley and shopping area located in London, England behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley was an assortment of restaurants, shops, and other sights. All items on the Hogwarts supply list could be bought at Diagon Alley.

Where is the Hogwarts Castle in real life?

Alnwick Castle

In the first two Harry Potter films, Alnwick Castle in Northumberland stood in for exterior shots of Hogwarts Castle. You might recognize the outer bailey as the place where Harry first learned to fly, and the inner bailey as the spot where he and Ron crash landed the Weasley's flying car.

Where was Prisoner of Azkaban filmed?

Three sets for the film were built in Glen Coe, Scotland, near the Clachaig Inn. Harry's ride on Buckbeak over Hogwarts' Lake was filmed at the Virginia Water Lake in Surrey. The Black Lake was also filmed from Loch Shiel, Loch Eilt and Loch Morar in the Scottish Highlands.

Was the Bodleian Library in Harry Potter?

It's one of Oxford's oldest and most important landmarks, and multiple parts of the library are clearly recognisable throughout the films. The Bodleian Library's Divinity School is used as a filming location in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and becomes the Hogwarts Infirmary in subsequent films.

Where is the Great Hall in Hogwarts filmed?

However, considering how many scenes take place in this iconic location within Hogwarts, it's not surprising. Warner Bros wanted to have their own Hall at their studios. So, the 'real' Great Hall (the one you see in the films) is in the Harry Potter Leavesden studios, outside London. We got some good news, though.

Which cathedral was Harry Potter filmed in?

Gloucester Cathedral

Used for several shots portraying Hogwarths' interiors on Harry Potter and The Philosopher Stone, the Chamber of Secrets and the Half Blood Prince, this majestic cathedral's rich history dates back to 678. Find out more about this location.

Where was Hagrid's hut filmed?

Landscape In Glencoe, Scotland

The filming location for Hagrid's Hut from the Harry Potter movies set up in Clachaig, Glencoe.

What movies have been filmed at Durham Cathedral?

Elizabeth, starring Cate Blanchett, features the cathedral doubling as The Palace of Westminster and Whitehall. Durham Cathedral featured in the first two Harry Potter films (Philosopher's Stone and Chamber of Secrets) as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Where was Gringotts filmed?

London's Australia House provided the interior shots of Gringotts Wizarding Bank, a magical place run by goblins. London's longest continuously occupied foreign mission, King George V laid the first foundation stone in 1913.

What Hogwarts house is Daniel Radcliffe in?

Daniel Radcliffe has never confirmed whether or not he's taken the sorting quiz but has said that, as far as he's concerned, he's a Gryffindor like Harry.

Was Harry Potter filmed in Harrow School?

Harrow School has provided the backdrop to feature films such as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, for TV dramas such as ITV's Endeavour and The Crown, for music videos such as for Ed Sheeran and Travis Scott's video for Antisocial, and for magazine shoots and commercials for Tatler, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, GQ ...