Must-see attractions in Watford | Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio in London

🌴**Attraction Introduction** Located in the suburbs of London, "Harry Potter Studios" (Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter) is a must-visit pilgrimage site for Harry Potter fans around the world! This was once the filming base for the Harry Potter film series, and it completely preserves the scenes, props, costumes and special effects technology from the films. Visitors can personally walk into classic scenes such as the Hogwarts Hall, Diagon Alley, Forbidden Forest, Platform 9¾, and explore the magical secrets behind the scenes, such as special effects makeup, broomstick green screen shooting, etc., and immerse themselves in the magical charm of the wizarding world! 🗺️**Guide** 1. **Time to reserve**: It is recommended to arrange 3-4 hours. The cinema is rich in content and needs more time to watch carefully. 2. **Must-see highlights**: - **Hogwarts Castle Model**: A giant miniature model with a fantastic light show at night. - **Diagon Alley**: Stroll through the magical shopping street from the movie, with amazing details. - **Forbidden Forest**: Giant spider Arago, phantom-like madman, full of excitement! - **Interactive experience**: ride a flying broom with green screen shooting and learn magic wand waving skills. 3. **Guidance tools**: You can rent an audio guide (including Chinese), or book a "behind the scenes tour" in advance for an in-depth explanation. 📷**Shadow Phase** - **Platform 9¾**: A classic scene of pushing a luggage cart towards the magical world! - **Hogwarts Express**: Climb aboard a carriage to recreate scenes from the movies, complete with dynamic magical effects on the windows. - **Diagon Alley**: Take photos of everyday magic in front of Ollivander’s Wand Shop and the Glorious and the Stained Bookshop. - **The Long Table in the Great Hall**: Become a Hogwarts freshman, bonus points for robes! - **Outdoor Area**: The Knight Bus, the Dursleys at 4 Privet Drive, and don’t miss the giant chess pieces! 🍜**Food Recommendations** - **Butterbeer**: Non-alcoholic drink with sweet milky flavor. You can also purchase a commemorative cup! - **Chocolate Frog**: Contains a wizard card, collect the founders of the four schools! - **Restaurant light meals**: The restaurant in the movie studio provides British meals and desserts. We recommend the "Strange Bean Challenge", which is very interesting! 🎫**Tickets** - **Prices**: Adults from £53, children from £43 (5-15 years old), under 4s free; family discounts. - **Ticket purchase**: **Book in advance on the official website** (very few tickets are available on site). It is recommended to make a reservation 1-2 months in advance during popular periods. - **Special Experience**: Such as "Magic Robe Rental" or "Behind the Scenes Tour" need to be purchased separately. 🚗**Transportation** - **Train + Shuttle Bus**: Take the train from London Euston Station to Watford Junction (about 20 minutes), and then transfer to the studio shuttle bus after exiting the station (the journey takes 15 minutes, and the fare is included in some tickets). - **Self-driving**: The cinema has free parking, enter the navigation address: WD25 7LR. 🕝**Opening hours** - Open daily, approximately 9:30-20:00 (adjusted according to the season), last admission 3 hours before closing. - **Holiday Limited**: There will be a magical snow scene during Christmas, please make an appointment in advance! 🏷️**Tips** 1. Wear comfortable shoes! The cinema is large and requires a long walk. 2. **Arrive early**: There is a giant model of Hogwarts Castle at the entrance, don’t miss it to take pictures! 3. The souvenir shop is great for shopping: magic wands, school scarves, Golden Snitch, etc. Leave enough money in your budget! 4. **Hidden Easter Eggs**: Look for the "Golden Snitch" devices everywhere and scan the QR Code to unlock the magical surprises. 5. Download the official App: It includes maps, audio guides and interactive games for a smoother experience! The door to the magical world is open to you, get ready to use your "Jiji, the guardian appears"! 🪄✨