Was Harry Potter filmed at Durham University?

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.

What university was Harry Potter filmed at?

Oxford. Several other parts of Hogwarts were filmed at Oxford University.

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.

Was Harry Potter filmed at Duke University?

Both Duke Humfrey's Library and the Divinity School were used as some of the interiors at Hogwarts. The Divinity School's vaulted ceiling is regarded as a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture. Also in Oxford, Christ Church and it's Great Hall is used as a double for Hogwarts School.

Where was the School in Harry Potter filmed?

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.

Magical Durham Cathedral Harry Potter Filming Locations!

Was Harry Potter filmed in Cambridge?

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. These movies were in fact filmed all around the United Kingdom.

Where is the actual Hogwarts Castle?

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.

Was any of Harry Potter filmed at Harvard?

Annenberg Hall is probably the most famous part of Memorial Hall; not only is it modeled after Chris Church in Oxford, but it also was home to filming for the Great Hall scenes in Harry Potter.

Where was Harry Potter filmed Oxford or Cambridge?

There were two main Oxford colleges that featured as Harry Potter locations – New College and Christ Church College. Both buildings are hundreds of years old, as New College was founded in 1379 and Christ Church College was founded in 1546.

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.

Was any Harry Potter filmed at Durham Castle?

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was originally brought to life at Durham Cathedral. Many pivotal scenes were filmed at various locations throughout the cathedral for the first two movies – The Philosopher's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets.

What parts of Harry Potter was filmed in Durham?

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.

What was filmed in Durham?

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.

Where were 8 Harry Potter movies 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.

What Harry Potter scenes were filmed in Cambridge?

Despite none of the scenes being filmed in Cambridge (indeed, much of Harry Potter was filmed in the Other Place), it seems as though you can't move for Potter shops in our city.

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 was Diagon Alley filmed?

Leadenhall Market in the City district was used as Diagon Alley. The entrance to wizard's pub, the Leaky Cauldron, is an optician in Bull's Head Passage.

Was Hogwarts filmed at Yale?

While if you count prestigious universities as boarding schools, various scenes were filmed at locations within Oxford University, and two sets (the staircases and dining hall) were modelled on locations at Oxford. Where were the external Hogwarts scenes in Harry Potter filmed?

Where was Hogsmeade filmed?

Climb aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway where you can enjoy a ride through picturesque countryside before pulling into Goathland Station, which doubled as Hogsmeade station in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

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.

Can you visit the actual Hogwarts Castle?

The fictional school of Hogwarts is located in the highlands of Scotland. However, in reality there is no “Hogwarts Castle” which one can visit. What you see in the film is a combination of visual effects work, purpose-built sets (constructed in a film studio) and one or two real locations.

Can you stay in Hogwarts Castle?

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.

Is The Bridge in Harry Potter Real?

The bridge was constructed from wood – with fibreglass used for some of the more intricate portions. This section was the only part of the bridge built to scale. The rest was either built in miniature as part of the Hogwarts model or recreated through CGI (Computer Generated Imagery).