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The Harry Potter film series made Leavesden its home for more than ten years. As the books were still being released while the films were being made, the production crew saved many of the iconic sets, props and costumes that were created especially for the films – just in case they were ever needed later on in the series.
Once filming wrapped on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2010, the production crew were left with a treasure trove of thousands of intricate and beautifully-made artefacts, many of which wouldn’t have been saved on a typical production.
The team behind Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter wanted to preserve and showcase these iconic props, costumes and sets so that Harry Potter fans could experience the magic of filmmaking first-hand. Many of the original cast and crew returned to reassemble the sets and record their memories from filming, and on 31st March 2012, the Studio Tour opened its doors.
Set adjacent to the working film studios where all eight Harry Potter films were made, the Studio Tour offers visitors the unique opportunity to explore two soundstages and a backlot filled with original sets, animatronic creatures and breathtaking special effects.
ENTRY TIME
On arrival at the Studio Tour, you and your bags will be searched before entry. We request that you do not bring large or multiple items of baggage. Please consider this when planning your arrival time and considering what to bring inside with you. Certain items are prohibited from entering the tour. For more information click here. We ask for your support in assisting our staff with this process.
CAR PARKING
Parking is provided free of charge in our car park which is a short walk away from the entrance to the Studio Tour.
When entering the car park, please make sure you have your booking confirmation ready to show our Car Parking team. If visiting as part of a group travelling independently, each vehicle will require a booking confirmation to show at the car park entrance.
Fully trained assistance dogs are welcomed into the Studio Tour. We do not allow other dogs or pets to enter the attraction and they cannot be left in vehicles for safety reasons. The nature of the attraction means that visitors cannot return to the car park until the end of their visit.
TICKET COLLECTION
If you have an email booking confirmation you can collect your tickets from the ticket windows outside of the main entrance. If you have e-tickets for your visit, you can show these on your mobile device (or printed) upon arrival at the main entrance.
All tickets to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London must be pre-booked and access is only available to those with a valid booking confirmation which will be checked on arrival prior to entry to the Studio Tour car park.
TAKING PHOTOS
The taking of photographs and capturing video footage with handheld cameras and mobile devices is allowed in all areas of the Studio Tour, apart from the pre-show cinema and green screen areas. Please note, filming with the use of tripods and other specialists photographic equipment is not permitted.
CLOAKROOM
Coats and bags can be left in our cloakroom free of charge for the duration of your visit. Please note that we are unable to store food in our cloakroom.