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A lot of people might think that the Harry Potter series may have been filmed in studios as the majestic settings couldn’t possibly have existed in real life. Well, surprise, surprise! A great amount of filming actually took place in existing settings mainly in the UK. The best part about it is, you can visit these places! Although there might be some truth that the majority of scenes in the movie series were filmed in Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, the sets were actually modelled based on actual buildings in real life.We’ve listed down a couple of filming locations that you can visit to relive your Harry Potter memories for you to completely geek out. We also added Fantastic Beasts’ filming locations to the list as the movie is set within the Harry Potter universe. Just a heads up though, no portkey, broomstick or floo network could ever transport you to these locations. You’d have to get there by the muggle’s conventional means of transportation. Enjoy!
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#1 St. George’s Hall, Liverpool
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St. George’s Hall is one of Liverpool’s pride as the building has been listed in the National Heritage List for England. The Neoclassical building was opened back in 1854 and has hosted numerous concerts and events over the century. Upon entering the hall, visitors will be treated to intricate architecture and palatial structures that’ll blow your mind.
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The film producer, David Heyman has previously expressed how the hall was the perfect setting for Fantastic Beasts. “The architecture in this beautiful city works perfectly for our film set in 1920s New York,” he said. The hall was featured on various occasions in the movie, most notably in the scene where Senator Shaw Jr. was murdered by an Obscurial during a gala dinner and also when Newt Scamander’s majestic Thunderbird was freed at the end of the movie.
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#2 The Woolworth Building, New York
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Standing tall at the height of 241.4m, this building is the brainchild of American architect, Cass Gilbert. The building was America’s earliest skyscrapers and was the tallest building in the world until 1930. Today, the 57-floor building serves as an office space and 30 of its floors will soon be converted into luxury apartments. In the movie, Woolworth acts as the Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA) office headquarters. The main entrance of the building can be seen during the scene where Goldstein brings Scamander to MACUSA after arresting him.
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According to Pottermore, wizards have infiltrated the construction team of the building and by the time it was completed, “it could both house No-Majs and – if activated by the correct spells – transform into a space for wizards.”
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#3 Old City Hall Subway Station, New York
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The Subway station was New York’s first subway station and which opened back in 1904. The unique interior design of the station consists of exquisite tiles, skylights, and chandeliers – elements that’ll make you want to take the subway even if you didn’t have to. The station was very lively back in its heyday but it ceased its operation in 1945. Just recently, the station has been reopened to public but as a tourist attraction.
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The subway’s design was very timely with Fantastic Beasts’ setting, making it a perfect backdrop for the movie. This subway station was where two pivotal scenes in the movie took place – the epic battle between Credence, Graves, Scamander, and MACUSA and also the mind-blowing moment where Colin Farrell transitioned into Johnny Depp. That scene really got us screaming “Holy cow what just happened?!
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#4 Martins Bank, Liverpool
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This former private bank operated under a shady name that one wouldn’t imagine being associated with a bank – “The Grasshopper”. The bank was founded in 1563 and will be transformed into a luxury hotel soon. This historic building designed with Georgian-architecture and intricate interior has attracted a number of production crews over the year.
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Ironically, the building eventually acted as a bank in the movie which can be seen during the chase between Scamander and his niffler.
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#5 King’s Cross Station, London
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This train station is probably the world’s most famous station in movie history after it appeared in all seven of the Harry Potter series. The world was introduced to Platform 9 ¾’s concussion-free penetrable wall when Harry arrived at the station to board the Hogwarts Express. Any Harry Potter movie wouldn’t be complete with a scene at this infamous train station.
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Fans from around the world frequently flock this station for photo opportunities or to pretend that they’re actually making their way to Hogwarts. There’s even an actual prop of a trolley complete with Harry’s luggage and Hedwig’s cage, half submerged into the wall. If you’re there, don’t forget to visit their gift shop.
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#6 Jacobite Steam Train, Scotland
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After everyone has boarded the Hogwarts Express, students are off to the start of their new term. Now, who could ever forget the picturesque route that the train has to pass through in order to reach Hogwarts? A trail of steam follows the chugging train on a journey amidst green lush hills and breath-taking views. You'll also probably remember the scene where Harry and Ron desperately tries to board the train via the Weasley's flying car in Chamber of Secrets.
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The production team didn’t have to go through the hassle of building an actual train set, all they had to do was fly to Scotland and catch the Jacobite Steam Train ride between Fort William and Mallaig. The train ride that will take less than two hours, will pass by Glenfinnan Viaduct, the iconic bridge seen in all of the movies. So, if you’re around Scotland, don’t forget to catch “the greatest railway journey in the world.”
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#7 Alnwick Castle
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You’ll be able to instantly identify this iconic setting upon looking at its castle grounds, this is where Harry and his friends learned how to fly their broomsticks for the very first time in the first installment of the Harry Potter series. The castle has been used in several occasions including Quidditch lessons with Gryffindor’s Quidditch team captain, Oliver Wood and also in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets when the Weasley’s flying car crashes into the Whomping Willow.
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This majestic castle has been the home for the aristocratic Percy family for over 700 years. Located in the English county of Northumberland, the castle is still partly occupied by the Duke as of today. The historical building is the second largest inhabited castle in England and is open to the public throughout the summer. The best part about the castle tours is, they also offer broomstick flying lessons just like in the movie! Your dreams of being Gryffindor’s next seeker is now one step closer.#8 Christ Church College, Oxford
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In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, we were introduced to Hogwarts’ Great Hall. The ultra-spacious hall filled with multiple long tables across the room complimented with thousands of floating candles and ever-changing hall ‘sky’ (depending on the season) became the perfect magical setting for students and teachers to have their daily meals. After Dumbledore utters “Let the feast begin”, an extensive food spread appears out of nowhere and made us drool.
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It was at that moment we wished that we were Hogwarts students in real life. It also never ceases to amaze us that the amount of food that was showcased could feed an entire country the size of Maldives. After the first two movies, a set was modelled after the hall that could be found at Christ Church College, Oxford.Apart from the hall, the moving staircases that can be seen in the movie were also filmed at this college. You can reenact the scene where Harry and other first-year students first arrive at Hogwarts and took the staircase to meet Professor McGonagall for their orientation.
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#9 Divinity School, Oxford University
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The Hogwarts Infirmary or known as Hospital Wing has had its fair share of patients over the years including Harry Potter and Ron Weasley. Harry’s first time at the hospital was after his epic battle with Voldemort in the first movie. This hall famed for its classic vaulted ceiling can be found in Oxford’s University’s Divinity School. Apart from being a Hogwarts student, we think that being an Oxford student may be good enough as you could explore the filming locations more frequently. Besides being used as a hospital, the hall also functioned as the venue Professor McGonagall’s dance lessons in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
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#10 Gloucester Cathedral
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This cathedral is arguably the most prominent location featured in all of the movie series. The gothic architecture with fan-vaulted corridors became the ideal setting for Hogwarts. The walls of this historical building were made famous via Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets where Ginny Weasley painted the wall in red paint with the words “The chamber of secrets has been opened. Enemies of the heir…beware.” Fans from all over the world often bring still photos from the movies to match the exact locations of filming.
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