If you’re planning to spend Christmas bingeing on chocolate and Harry Potter films, go one better and visit Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter to immerse yourself in a wintry wizarding world.
The eight Harry Potter movies were produced here and you can explore the celebrated sets decorated for the season at Hogwarts in the Snow (to18 Jan).
It’s a magical experience where the spectacular Great Hall will be transformed into scenes from the Yule Ball as seen in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and the Forbidden Forest and Diagon Alley will be spruced up with festive finery.
Let The Magic Begin
Enter the Great Hall, bedecked in the gold decorations from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, you’ll find a mouth-watering banquet of roast potatoes, peas, turkeys, and puddings aflame set up as it was to celebrate the end-of-term feast at Hogwarts.
Christmas trees will tower over you in the Great Hall topped by authentic flying witches and inviting fireplaces will be adorned with festive holly, mistletoe, and wreaths.
If you want to splash out on an unforgettable Christmas treat, book for Dinner in the Great Hall (8-10 Dec), where you can explore the film sets after-hours following a decadent feast. It’s for adults only, so if you’ve got kids with you, opt for the Family Dinner in the Great Hall that’s perfect for 12 to 17 year olds.
And if you prefer a peaceful visit, there’s a Relaxed Tour for those with autism and related conditions (7 Dec).
Fan-favourite sets transformed
Discover how the Gryffindor and Slytherin common rooms sets were dressed for Christmas scenes in the film series. You’ll have the chance to spot authentic decorations and Christmas cards made by the crew during filming!
Step into the Forbidden Forrest where the woodlands will be covered in snow, or stroll down Diagon Alley with its snowy shop fronts and cobbled stones. Stop by the Christmas shop which has returned this year to provide you with a premium and exclusive selection of Christmas gifts, souvenirs, and stocking fillers.
Learn how a never melting snow was created by the set decorators for the film series using three materials, each serving a different purpose on-screen.
Your visit will end with a walk around the Hogwarts Castle model, which is blanketed with snow. This meticulous snowy transformation takes place at the Studio Tour each year, using the same process that was used for the films. Don’t forget to find the minuscule snowman figures hidden somewhere new on the model.
Have a happy Hogwarts Christmas!
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