Was Harry Potter filmed at Cambridge University?

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.

What university was Harry Potter filmed at?

Oxford University

This venerable University is the oldest in the English speaking world. Its beautiful buildings were used for many of the most striking Harry Potter filming locations in England, standing in for various parts of Hogwarts Castle.

Is Hogwarts at Oxford or Cambridge?

Every college in Cambridge has their own dining hall, some as majestic as the Great Hall of Hogwarts (which was actually filmed in Oxford's Christ Church College). These beautiful, spacious rooms are big enough to welcome all the students from the college, and are often used for informal breakfasts and lunches.

Which Oxford College was Harry Potter filmed in?

Christ Church College served as filming locations for various aspects of the films, including Bodley Staircase and the college cloisters, which appeared in the first two Harry Potter films. Another important connection that Christ Church College has to the Harry Potter films is the dining hall.

Where did they film Harry Potter in the UK?

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). The Hogwarts Express runs along the actual Jacobite Steam Train line (between Fort William and Mallaig).

Harry Potter - The Filming Locations in Oxford

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.

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.

Did they film Harry Potter in Oxford Uni?

Many scenes in the Harry Potter franchise were shot at various Oxford University locations including Bodleian Library, New College and Christ Church.

Was Harry Potter filmed in Durham university?

This marvellous inkwell, carved with owls and wyverns, is part of Durham Cathedral's collections and was used as part of the set of Professor McGonagall's classroom from the first two Harry Potter films, parts of which were shot at Durham Cathedral.

Where was Diagon Alley filmed?

Diagon Alley

Before Warner Bros. Studios built the Diagon Alley set, they used Leadenhall Market in London for the exteriors of the shops in the first movie of the series. It only seems right that the place where Harry Potter bought his wand is full of charm and charisma.

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.

Can you visit Oxford University Harry Potter?

Visit the Harry Potter sites in Oxford. Our Magical tour of Oxford also includes visiting The School of Divinity, The Old Bodleian Library, New College, Christ Church College, Bridge of Sighs, Historic Chapels and Beautiful Dining Hall in a historic college.

Is Trinity College Cambridge a university?

Trinity College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1546 by King Henry VIII, Trinity is one of the largest Cambridge colleges, with the largest financial endowment of any college at either Cambridge or Oxford.

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.

Can you visit Oxford University for free?

Some parts of the University - particularly the oldest, most centrally located colleges - charge for or restrict admission but many can be visited absolutely free.

What is the real university in Harry Potter called?

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).

Which part of Harry Potter was filmed at Durham Cathedral?

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.

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.

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.

Did JK Rowling attend Oxford University?

Rowling took A-levels in English, French, and German, achieving two As and a B, and was named head girl at Wyedean. She applied to Oxford University in 1982 but was rejected. Biographers attribute her rejection to privilege, as she had attended a state school rather than a private one.

Did they film Harry Potter in England?

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. Scroll through the slides below to learn about five of the most iconic locations appeared on the Harry Potter films.

Can you actually visit the Hogwarts Castle?

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?

Hogwarts Halls in Oxford

The cloisters of New College and the Divinity School are other locations you can visit during the Oxford Harry Potter Tour. You'll see the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry's infirmary, the courtyards used for several film scenes, the Hogwarts library… You'll be surprised!

Where was Hogwarts interior filmed?

Durham Cathedral was used for a number of Hogwarts interior and exterior shots, but is most easily recognized as the Hogwarts quadrangle. Durham Cathedral is an Anglican church, the shrine of St. Cuthbert and the seat of the Bishop of Durham.