Warner Bros. continues to champion the creative industries

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Tour London –The Making of Harry Potter gives visitors the chance to step on to authentic sets, discover the magic behind spellbinding special effects and explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter film series. Visitors can discover the iconic Hogwarts Great Hall, board the original Hogwarts Express at Platform 9¾ and grab their earmuffs as they venture into Professor Sprout’s greenhouse. There is time to enjoy a cold Butterbeer in the backlot café before they marvel at the grandeur of Gringotts Wizarding Bank, all before wandering down the iconic Diagon Alley.

The Harry Potter film series made Leavesden its home for more than 10 years. As the books were still being released while the films were being made, the production crew saved many of the iconic sets, props and costumes that were created especially for the films – just in case they were ever needed later on in the series. Once filming wrapped on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2010, the production crew were left with a treasure trove of thousands of intricate and beautifully made artifacts, many of which wouldn’t have been saved on a typical production.

The team behind Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter wanted to preserve and showcase these iconic props, costumes and sets so that Harry Potter fans could experience the magic of filmmaking first-hand. Many of the original cast and crew returned to reassemble the sets and record their memories from filming, and on 31st March 2012, the Studio Tour opened its doors.

The Studio Tour proudly showcases the British talent and artistry that went into creating the Wizarding World. Visitors can discover a world of talent that went into bringing the story from page to screen and learn about creative roles such as costume design, set design, prop making, camera operation, sound, music and Foley and hair and makeup.

The Studio Tour continues to champion the creative industries through its awardwinning education programme that teaches cross-curricular lessons to school students as part of their visit. The programme was created to stimulate young minds as they discover the extraordinary artistry, technology and talent that went into creating the Harry Potter film series.