"A sign overhead said Hogwarts Express, 11 o’clock. Harry looked behind and saw… the words Platform Nine and Three-Quarters on it. He had done it."
This Harry Potter scene took place in central London. True Potterheads already know that. For those just discovering this treasure trove of a wizarding school, well, you know now. If you check none of the boxes above, but travelling is your beau, King's Cross is for you!
Platform 9 ¾ at the Warner Bros Studio Tour London is a recreation of the iconic location from the Harry Potter series. While it's not a real train platform that whisks you away to Hogwarts, it is a popular photo opportunity for visitors. The recreation includes a baggage trolley disappearing through a brick wall, just like in the films. Originally positioned along the corridor between platforms 9 and 11, the installation was later relocated to its current location outside the famous Harry Potter store at King's Cross. You can pose for a photo with the trolley, pretending to be on your way to Hogwarts.
Read more about Platform 9 ¾Another major draw for fans is the store itself. The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 ¾ is an alternative to Diagon Alley for fellow muggles! If anything appears in the series, you will most likely find it here as well. The options are almost limitless, ranging from robes, wands, and Hogwarts school trunks (which you may also customize) to candies, bottled butterbeers, books, and keepsakes.
Know more about Diagon AlleyYes! Although it's not a real train platform, there's a recreation with a disappearing luggage trolley for photo opportunities. You'll find it outside the Harry Potter Shop near platforms 9 and 10.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at sets, props, costumes, and special effects used in the Harry Potter films. Explore iconic locations like the Great Hall, Dumbledore's office, and Diagon Alley.
While not an actual platform, there's a recreation you can pose with for photos, similar to the one at King's Cross Station.
Everything a Potterhead could desire! Robes, wands, Hogwarts items, candies, Butterbeer, books, keepsakes, and more.