where was harry potter filmed

where was harry potter filmed

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Harry Potter was filmed at numerous locations across the United Kingdom, primarily in England and Scotland, with some scenes also shot in Wales and Northern Ireland. Key filming locations include:

England

  • Alnwick Castle, Northumberland : Used for exterior shots of Hogwarts, including broomstick flying lessons and the courtyard scenes
  • Durham Cathedral : Served as Hogwarts quadrangle and various interior and exterior Hogwarts scenes
  • Gloucester Cathedral : Its cloisters were used for Hogwarts corridors and other interior scenes
  • Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire : Used for Hogwarts interiors such as Professor Snape's classroom and corridors
  • King’s Cross Station, London : The iconic Platform 9 ¾ where the Hogwarts Express departs
  • Goathland Train Station, North Yorkshire : Stood in for Hogsmeade station
  • Australia House, London : Used as the interior of Gringotts Wizarding Bank

Scotland

  • Scottish Highlands (Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan, Loch Eilt, Loch Shiel, Loch Morar) : Filmed many outdoor scenes including Hogwarts grounds, Hagrid’s Hut, and the Hogwarts Express route over the Glenfinnan Viaduct
  • Loch Etive, Argyll and Bute : Featured in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 for camping scenes

Wales

  • Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire : Used for some outdoor scenes

Studios

  • Leavesden Studios, Watford : The main studio lot where many interior Hogwarts scenes and other sets were filmed

These locations combined real castles, cathedrals, abbeys, scenic landscapes, and studio sets to create the magical world of Harry Potter across the UK

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