Was any part of Harry Potter filmed in America?

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.

Where were the outdoor scenes of Harry Potter filmed?

Scottish Highlands

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).

Was any of Harry Potter filmed in York?

Although none of the Harry Potter films was filmed in York, and JK Rowling hasn't confirmed the link, walk down the cobbles and you'll soon see why the connection has been made: its timber-framed buildings ooze history, charm and magic.

What country was Harry Potter filmed in?

You can find Harry Potter filming locations all over the United Kingdom – from the wild Scottish Highlands home of Hagrid's Hut to the historic London market that became Diagon Alley.

Was any of Harry Potter filmed in Hollywood?

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.

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Where were all 8 Harry Potter movies filmed?

Where was Harry Potter Filmed? The Harry Potter films were filmed in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Many real-world locations were used for scenes in the movies, including Hogwarts, Diagon Alley and more. Other scenes were filmed and put together digitally at the Warner Bros film studio just outside of London.

Where is Hogwarts Castle in real life?

Alnwick Castle starred as the magical Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry during the 2001 film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and the 2002 film, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone filmed on location at Alnwick Castle in autumn 2000.

Where is Diagon Alley filmed?

Leadenhall Market in the City of London was used as Diagon Alley in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, whilst the entrance to wizard's pub, the Leaky Cauldron, is in real life an optician in Bull's Head Passage.

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.

Where is Hogsmeade filmed?

Goathland Train Station, Yorkshire

Located in the North York Moors, Goathland Train Station was the filming location for the Hogwarts station, Hogsmeade. Fans will remember the Hogwarts Express pulling into Goathland, as Hagrid welcomed the first years and led them across the lake to the castle.

Was Diagon Alley in York?

Shambles is one of York's most famous landmarks and one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe. With its cobbled streets and overhanging buildings, it is believed to have been the inspiration behind Diagon Alley from the movie adaptation of the Harry Potter series.

Was Harry Potter filmed in Oxford?

Located about 60 miles from London, Oxford is where numerous Harry Potter scenes were filmed across Oxford's colleges. Walking past medieval and Gothic architecture, you feel as if you might bump into Hermione, Ron, or Harry himself.

Where was Gringotts filmed?

Australia House: Gringotts Bank London

The set of Gringotts Wizarding Bank was filmed at Australia House, the Australian Embassy in London.

Where did they film Hagrid's hut?

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

Where was Quidditch filmed?

Alnwick Castle

Harry and his fellow students learned to fly broomsticks with Madam Hooch in the courtyards here, and it's also where Harry mastered the rules of Quidditch and played his first game, and memorably where Harry and Ron crash-landed the Weasley's flying car!

Where is Godric's Hollow in real life?

Godric's Hollow set in Suffolk

The historic village of Lavenham, in Suffolk, was also used to create Godric's Hollow in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (2010). Lavenham Guildhall, a 16th-century, higgledy-piggledy timber-framed building, became Harry Potter's parents' derelict house on screen.

Where was Goblet of Fire filmed?

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was filmed in Ashridge Park, Bodleian Library, Dark Forest, Eastbourne, Glenfinnan Viaduct, New College, Pinewood Studios, Shepperton Studios, Steall Waterfall, Virginia Water and Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

What London street was used in Harry Potter?

LEADENHALL MARKET. CHARING CROSS ROAD

Gracechurch St, London, EC3V 1LT. Open: 24 hours. Nearest Underground: Monument or Bank. Leadenhall Market, in the City of London, was used as Charing Cross Road, along which Harry and Hagrid make their way to the Leaky Cauldron.

Can you visit the real Hogwarts?

Since 2012, visitors have been able to explore the real sets. A special attraction is the giant model of Hogwarts - the Harry Potter castle - actually used in the film. It's a model - so you can't stroll through it of course, but you can wander around these extraordinary sets: The Great Hall.

Can you stay at the real Hogwarts?

Sort of. Since Hogwarts is, well, fictional, you can't really check-in. But, the Georgian House in London has transformed some guest rooms into Wizard's Chambers. The rooms are part of the hotel's Harry Potter Tour Package.

Can you visit where Harry Potter was filmed?

Warner Bros.

For the 10 years that the Harry Potter film series was in production, it was lensed at a studio in Watford, a small town northwest of London. At this Warner Bros. Studio, visitors can see iconic sets like the Forbidden Forest, Hogwarts' Great Hall, and Diagon Alley.

Was any of Harry Potter filmed in Scotland?

Studios near London, it may come as no surprise that some of the most beautiful and majestic scenes in the series were captured in Scotland. The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry itself is buried somewhere deep in the Scottish highlands - will you be the one to find it?

Was Prisoner of Azkaban shot on film?

Although The Prisoner of Azkaban retained the franchise's Super 35mm format, its look evolved in other ways. New elements include a very mobile camera and a predominance of wide-angle lenses.

Was Harry Potter filmed in London or LA?

A must-visit Harry Potter filming location for any true fan is the Warner Bros. Studios in London. Here you'll discover Snape's potions classroom, the fearsome Dolores Umbridge's office, a giant replica of Aragog, 4 Privet Drive, Hagrid's hut…