Are you a Harry Potter fan?
Then be ready to be teleported to a Potterian wonderland. All you Potter fans are in for treat.
The magic place is Warner Brother studios near London.All the 8 Harry Potter movies were extensively shoot here. Its a Potterian wonderland.
Planning-Make sure to watch all the Potter movies again before you visit. It will be delightful to see these well -loved characters with well -remembered scenes comes alive in front of your eyes. The tickets can be bought online .If you plan to go in summers make sure to book well in advance as it can be very crowded and tickets are hard to get.
Comfortable walking shoes are must. London is very unpredictable weather wise , better carry something warm to wear.
Taking pictures in dark halls and with massive crowd can be hard so, make sure you practise some night shots and carry loads of patience.
Check the website https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/
The website is quite extensive and will help you in all areas of planning ,booking,shopping etc.
Where is it?
Watford
How to reach from London?
This place is almost half hours away from London’s Paddington station .It is well connected both by train and road. You need to spend 7-8 hours plus the travelling time.
You can use your Oyster card to buy the tickets.You can board train from London Euston station to Watford Junction.At the station there are regular shuttle bus to take you to the studios.
Tickets
Adult is £ 47 kids , £38 and family of 4 pay £ 150.
Pretty costly so make sure you spend time here and enjoy ever moment.
What to do?
If you are a Potter fan then you are in for a treat. There is so much to do and see. Many of the displays are interactive and the kids with you or the child in you will be thrilled.There are places where the various artist who were in the movie will talk about their experience. Fixed numbers of visitors are allowed in such areas at a time and an audio device given to you.
Do not miss the Forbidden Forest walk, Diagon Alley, Gringott Bank,Platform 9 and three quarters etc.
The makeup and prop section was my favourite.
How much time one should spend?
Minimum 7 hours.
Memorabilia to buy
As with any touristy place memorabilia is very costly. It depends on your pocket.You can even check the above shared webpage to have an idea of merchandise available and the prices. Card are accepted.
What to eat?
There are restaurants and self-serviced buffet. Food is costly as expected in such popular tourist attraction. Of course the butter beer is extremely popular but not that tasty .Still it is an experience.
Other features
It is disable friendly.Wheelchairs and people using clutches where easily navigating inspite of the crowd.
Kids get Harry Potter passport and can get it stamped at all major attractions like Diagon alley,Gringott bank etc.
Once can get pictures clicked at various strategic locations.The most memorable one is taken inside a train coach as Voldemort flies out of your window.
So what are you waiting for?
Add 'To see Harry Porter studio' as reason to visit in visa application.You are sure to get that elusive UK visa .