There’s even a highly-rated theatre show lighting up the stages of Broadway and London’s West End.
It seems like there’s no stopping young Harry, and if you want to follow in his footsteps, there’s no better city to visit than London.
Here are some of the best Harry Potter experiences in London:
1. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Embarking on The Harry Potter Studio Tour is perhaps the best way to get to know Harry and the gang (though not in person). During the tour, you’ll see numerous sets that are featured in the films, such as Hagrid’s hut, Dumbledore’s office and the Great Hall. You can also check out one of the largest collections of props and costumes. This is undoubtedly one of the best Harry Potter experiences in London for true Potterheads!
3. Leadenhall Market
Leadenhall Market, a covered Victorian market in the heart of the Square Mile, is a mecca for shopaholics and Harry Potter enthusiasts. Those familiar with the films will recognise numerous real-life sets. Look out for the blue door at the Bull’s Head Passage opticians. This very door was the entrance to The Leaky Cauldron in the movies.
4. The Cauldron
Disappointed that The Leaky Cauldron is actually an optician’s shop? London, of course, has the solution. In Dalston, there’s a bar named The Cauldron, which is a Harry Potter-themed venue that allows guests to concoct unique potions and cocktails, all while dressed in Hogwarts attire. As an added bonus, visitors can quench their thirst with a free helping of mead. Buy your tickets in advance. This Harry Potter experience is in high demand.
5. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Ache no more for a new instalment of Harry Potter because the stage show complete with a new script has arrived. At the Palace Theatre, the award-winning spellbinding story follows the adventure of Harry and co., set 19 years after the conclusion of the book series.
6. The Georgian House Hotel
Looking for an experience that’s a tad more immersive than a day out? Spend the night in the Wizard Chamber at the Georgian House Hotel. All rooms are concealed behind mysterious bookcases, accessible by walking through a slightly haunting candlelit hall. Enchanting pictures, stained-glass windows, four-poster beds, stone walls, tapestries and even cauldrons will make you feel like you’ve entered Harry’s world.