10 Harry Potter Locations in London for Muggles
London is the uncredited extra in the Harry Potter films, with grand railway stations, historic markets and famous bridges transformed into magical locations on screen.
From Platform 9¾ at King's Cross to the real-life Diagon Alley, these Harry Potter locations in London let you step straight into the wizarding world. Here's where to find them, what was filmed there, and the easiest way to visit with The Original Tour.
Highlights
Uncover the top 10 Harry Potter locations in London every fan should visit
Walk the same streets as your favourite witches, wizards and muggles
And discover the closest landmarks so that you can plan how to get there
What Are the Best Harry Potter Locations in London?
From the moment Harry boards the Hogwarts Express to the dramatic destruction of Millennium Bridge, London appears throughout the Harry Potter films. These are the real-life locations every witch, wizard and Muggle should explore.
1. Platform 9¾ — King's Cross Station
Start your Harry Potter adventure where Harry boarded the Hogwarts Express.
Inside King's Cross Station you'll find the famous Platform 9¾ photo opportunity, complete with a luggage trolley disappearing through the wall and the official Harry Potter Shop. Although the platform scenes were actually filmed elsewhere within the station, this has become London's most iconic Harry Potter location.
Closest landmark: King's Cross Station
2. St Pancras International — The Flying Ford Anglia
Although many visitors mistake it for King's Cross, it's actually the magnificent Gothic façade of St Pancras International that appears in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
This is where Harry and Ron fly the enchanted Ford Anglia over London after missing the Hogwarts Express.
Today it's one of London's most beautiful railway stations and sits directly beside King's Cross, making it an easy addition to your visit.
Closest landmark: King's Cross Station
3. Leadenhall Market — Diagon Alley
Before entering the wizarding world, Harry visits Diagon Alley and much of that magical street was filmed inside Leadenhall Market.
Bull's Head Passage became the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, while the ornate Victorian architecture perfectly captured the feel of the magical shopping district.
Dating back to the 14th century, Leadenhall Market is one of London's oldest markets and one of its most beautiful filming locations.
Closest landmark: Monument
4. Millennium Bridge — Death Eater Attack
The opening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince features one of the films' most dramatic London scenes.
Death Eaters tear through the sky before destroying the Millennium Bridge, sending it twisting into the River Thames. Thankfully, the real bridge remains firmly in place and offers one of London's best walks between St Paul's Cathedral and Tate Modern.
Closest landmark: St Paul's Cathedral
5. Claremont Square — 12 Grimmauld Place
Hidden in Islington, Claremont Square doubled as Number 12 Grimmauld Place, the ancestral home of Sirius Black and headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix.
Although the magical house itself was added using visual effects, the elegant Georgian square remains instantly recognisable to Harry Potter fans.
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Closest landmark: Angel
6. Australia House — Gringotts Wizarding Bank
The spectacular interior of Australia House became Gringotts Wizarding Bank in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Its marble columns, ornate chandeliers and grand banking hall provided the perfect setting for Harry's first visit to the wizarding bank.
As a working diplomatic building, the interior isn't generally open to the public, but the impressive exterior is still worth seeing.
Closest landmark: Temple
7. Borough Market — The Leaky Cauldron
Just outside Borough Market, Stoney Street appears in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as another entrance to the Leaky Cauldron.
After a ride on the Knight Bus, Harry arrives outside what appears to be an ordinary London pub before stepping into the magical world beyond.
While you're there, Borough Market is also one of London's best places to grab lunch.
Closest landmark: London Bridge
8. Lambeth Bridge — The Knight Bus
One of the funniest moments in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban sees the triple-decker Knight Bus squeeze impossibly between two London buses.
That memorable scene was filmed on Lambeth Bridge, with the Houses of Parliament visible nearby.
Closest landmark: Westminster
9. Piccadilly Circus — Escaping the Death Eaters
In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Harry, Ron and Hermione Apparate into the middle of bustling Piccadilly Circus before narrowly avoiding oncoming London traffic.
Today the famous illuminated billboards and busy crossroads remain one of London's most recognisable locations.
Closest landmark: Piccadilly Circus
10. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Although technically just outside central London, no Harry Potter itinerary feels complete without mentioning the Warner Bros. Studio Tour.
This is where you'll find the Great Hall, Diagon Alley, Hogwarts Express, Forbidden Forest and hundreds of original props, costumes and sets used throughout the films.
It's the ultimate experience for dedicated Harry Potter fans.
Closest landmark: Watford Junction (shuttle bus)
How Do You Get to Harry Potter Locations in London?
Our Hop-On Hop-Off London bus tour stops near many of the city's famous filming locations, making it easy to experience the magic at your own pace.
Near King's Cross Station (Platform 9¾ & St Pancras International)
Near Monument (Leadenhall Market)
Near St Paul's Cathedral (Millennium Bridge)
Near Angel (Claremont Square)
Near Temple (Australia House)
Near London Bridge (Borough Market)
Near Westminster (Lambeth Bridge)
Near Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly Circus)
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