During filming, the Creature Effects Department built an animatronic head for Hagrid, with moving eyes and lips based on a mould of actor Robbie Coltrane’s actual face. The animatronic head was worn by stunt doubles during Hagrid’s action scenes and in wide shots.
Witches, Wizards and Muggles - here's your first look at the new Gringotts Wizarding Bank set at
#WBTourLondon
! Enter
#Gringotts
from 6th April and discover the filmmaking magic.
Look again... 👀
The newest addition to the Studio Tour backlot is smaller than you may think!
This miniature exterior of the Weasleys’ family home is a replica of the 1:3 scale model built for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. ✨
It's the most wonderful time of the year at
#WBTourLondon
❄️
✨ Here's a sneak peek at the Diagon Alley set with a sprinkling of snow for
#HogwartsInTheSnow
!
Harry's Hogwarts letters really did shoot out of the fireplace and fly around the room, thanks to a special device built by John Richardson and his Special Effects Team!
"As from this moment, the Triwizard Tournament has begun." From 30th March, the Goblet of Fire will return to the Great Hall for the first time since filming!
We asked you what you'd like to see from
#WBTourLondon
and you answered. We solemnly swear to continue to keep you informed, share behind-the-scenes secrets and keep the filmmaking magic alive throughout this time. ✨
They’re back...
See Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson reunite on 1st January 2022 for a very special show, celebrating the first film’s 20th anniversary ✨
Find out all you need to know here:
Anyone fancy a bottled Butterbeer?
For the first time ever you can enjoy your favourite magical beverage at home! The world's first bottled Butterbeer is available now:
#ButterbeerCheers
Looking to really appreciate all that is Slytherin? Look no further. 🐍
For the first time ever, the Great Hall will be dressed to celebrate a Slytherin victory of the House Cup! Make plans to show your house pride by booking tickets:
The Great Hall is home to some of the beautiful hand crafted props created from the Harry Potter film series including the House Points Counter. Though rarely seen on screen, it's rumoured that when this was first built it caused a national shortage of glass beads!
Harry's birthday marked the moment he first learned of the wizarding world. To celebrate this special day, tell us about your first experience with the Harry Potter film series.
#HappyBirthdayHarryPotter
Aunt Marge goes large. 🪄
To celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, we graced the London skyline with a scene we know is one of your favourites. 👀
🎟️ Doors to our brand new feature - Return to Azkaban - opening tomorrow:
To match Draco Malfoy’s dark character shift in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Costume Designer Jany Temime traded in his Hogwarts robe for a black tailored suit.
Production Designer, Stuart Craig, thought it was especially important that the Gryffindor common room be cosy and inviting because for Harry, it is "the first warm, comforting home experience he's ever had."
We're inviting brave witches, wizards and Muggles to enjoy a magical Hallowe’en evening on the set of the Hogwarts Great Hall. Hogwarts After Dark returns 26th, 27th and 28th October! Tickets go on sale at 10am on 28th August.
We've got lots of filmmaking magic up our sleeves for 2018 and it's never too early to start planning your visit! Follow the link to see what's coming up at
#WBTourLondon
:
Whether it’s on a page, a stage, or on a screen, it’s all part of one wizarding world. Continue the adventure with the new trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Monday.
#SecretsOfDumbledore
A treat for Harry Potter fans everywhere… From today, some amazing friends are taking turns to read Harry Potter book one for
@wizardingworld
and
#HarryPotterAtHome
.
And, we think you'll agree they have the perfect narrator for Chapter One!⚡️Watch here:
Things we’re excited for this week:
HARRY POTTER ON NETFLIX
HARRY POTTER ON NETFLIX
HARRY POTTER ON NETFLIX
HARRY POTTER ON NETFLIX
HARRY POTTER ON NETFLIX
HARRY POTTER ON NETFLIX
Beginning 28th September, join us for the most ominous time of the year as the
#DarkArts
return to the Studio Tour, including an all-new Celebration of Costume on 6th and 7th October!