1. Elephant Cafe: The birthplace of "Harry Potter".
If you're a fan of Ha, then you know this place very well. This is where J.K. Rowling wrote the first Harry Potter book, the Elephant Café. Located in a prime location in Edinburgh, about a 7-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, it offers coffee, tea, beer and a variety of refreshments, so if you're tired of shopping, you can choose to take a break. The walls of the bathrooms in the café are now filled with messages from fans from all over the world, as well as some special stalks from novels. It turns out that people all over the world like to write something in the toilet!
Opening Hours: Monday 8am-10pm, Tuesday 8am-10pm, Wednesday 8am - 10pm, Thursday 8am - 10pm, Friday 8am - 11pm, Saturday 9am - 11pm, Sunday 9am - 10pm
Address: 21 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EN
2. King's Cross Station: Platform 93/4
"You just have to go straight to the ticket gate between platforms 9 and 10. Don't stop, don't be afraid, just go straight in, it's important. If you're nervous, you can trot. This is the first time Harry Potter crossed the platform. During the filming of the film, platforms 9 to 10 at King's Cross Station were used as normal platforms, and later due to a large number of Harbin fans coming here to take photos, which affected the normal operation of the railway station, the 93/4 platform was moved to the side of the railway station hall, and there will be staff at the scene to maintain order, Harbin fans need to wait in line to take pictures with the half-walled luggage car, and after taking photos, you can also take a stroll at the Harry Potter souvenir shop next to it, and buy one or two peripheral gadgets with satisfaction~
Train Station Opening Hours: The train station's timetable changes frequently, around 5 am to 1 am, not 24 hours.
The Harry Potter Souvenir Shop is open Monday-Saturday 9:00-22:00, Sunday 9:00-21:00, 9:00-20:00 on 24 December and 1 January, and closed on 25 and 26 December.
Address: King's Cross station, Euston Rd, London N1 9AP
Transportation: Take the subway and get off at Kingt's Cross St. Pancras Station
3. Scottish Highlands: Trains to Hogwarts
In almost every Harry Potter film, Harry and his friends travel on a train that travels across a viaduct and through the majestic Highlands to Hogwarts. The viaduct set in the film is located in the Scottish Highlands, and when the iron-clad steam train spits white air and roars past the Scottish Highlands, it seems that every cell of the original party has been awakened. As for the recommended season, I really think that all seasons are beautiful, and each has different feelings.
You can climb the small hill near the Glenfinnan Monument to see the panoramic view, happen to encounter a moving steam train, and don't forget to take a picture of the concave shape; There's also the option to travel through magic aboard a steam train, which won't take you to Hogwarts, of course, but will pass through some of the sights seen in the film, including Ben Nevis Mountain and the lakes and villages near Glen Nevis in the Neves Valley.
Viaduct address: Scottish Highlands, near the A830 road.
By train: Trains are only available every summer, with the nearby railway station Glenfinnan, and the steam train connecting Fort William and Mallaig passes through the bridge, about 40 miles each way.
The terrain in the Scottish Highlands is not suitable for self-driving, public transportation is not developed, it is recommended that the veteran driver who is familiar with the local terrain take you, you may wish to consider signing up for a 2-4 day short trip to the local departure ~
4. Ivik Castle: Learn to ride a broomstick
Ivik Castle has been a private castle for 700 years, so it is only open to the public from March to October. This is the main location for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and let's rewind to the original scene: the students of the school of witchcraft and wizardry line up to the grass in front of the castle, each holding a broomstick to practice flying. This is where magical dreams begin, and this is where the ineffable complex begins.
Opening hours: 2017.3.31-10.29, 10.00am-5.30pm
Address: Alnwick Castle Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1NQ
Transportation: You can take a train from London, Edinburgh and other places to Alnmouth, and then change to the X18 feeder bus.
Ticket prices: £14.95 (adults), £7.75 (children aged 5-16), free under 4 years old.
5. Christ Church College, University of Oxford: A Magical Opening Ceremony
Almost every Harry Potter film begins with an opening ceremony in the halls of Christ Church College, Oxford, followed by a happy meal. Of course, the banquet hall in the movie is magnified many times by computer special effects (I give full marks to this special effect), but the real college hall is not so cool.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00, Sunday 14:00-17:00, last entry 16:15
Ticket prices: £8 for adults and £7 for children from 1 March to 30 June and 1 September to 31 October; From 1 July to 31 August, the adult ticket is 9 pounds, and the child ticket is 8 pounds; The rest of the time tickets are £7 for adults and £6 for children. (Children are 5-17 years old).
Address: Christ Church, St. Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1DP
6. Bordling Library, University of Oxford: Magic Classroom
The Bodring Library at the University of Oxford is the filming location of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, where Harry appears in the library wearing an invisibility cloak, and has also appeared as a classroom for Transfiguration and Potions classes. This prominent Baroque building is a cultural icon of the University of Oxford, with a collection of more than nine million books. You can enter with your student ID or purchase a ticket for the Library Tour, and walk through the corridors of the library as if you have stepped back in time. Please note that photography is not allowed when entering the library.
Address: Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG (opposite Hertford Bridge, also commonly known as Bridge of Sighs)
7. York Butcher Street: Mysterious Diagon Alley
Hagrid led Harry to the back door of the Leaky Cauldron and tapped his wand five times on the red brick wall, which swirled apart to form an arch: "Welcome, Harry, to Diagon Alley." Count the things used in Harry Potter to start school, robes, wands, dragonskin gloves, cauldron No. 2, owls, quills, ink, etc., all of which were purchased in Diagon Alley.
Diagon Alley was filmed on the historic Old Town of York Butcher Street, which, as the name suggests, was once used to sell meat. The buildings on both sides of the street are close enough to shake hands with the neighbors across the street on the second floor, and when you walk through the old medieval streets, you will find that there are now many shops with food, drink, and souvenirs.
Address: York, North Yorkshire YO1 7LZ
What else is there to do in York?
- Betty's Tea Room
York's No. 1 "Internet Red" Tea House! There is usually a queue at the main store, so if you don't have a main store complex, you can also consider going to a nearby branch. If you have enough time, we recommend trying a pot of English Afternoon Tea Exquisite three-tiered dessert tower for slow time, and if you are in a hurry, we recommend packing English dessert boxed tea bags.
Per capita consumption: around £5-£12
Recommended: scones, macarons, fruit pies, afternoon tea
Address: Betty's Tea Room, 6-8 St. Helen's Square, York
- Whip-ma-whop-ma-gate street
Near Butcher's Street is the street with the longest but shortest name in York, and it is said that the villains of the year were to be punished on this street.
- York Minster
The Gothic church of the Middle Ages is worth seeing the stained glass on the east side of the church, which is almost the size of a tennis court. The hall inside the church is the location for Hogwarts Hall in Harry Potter.
Ticket prices: £10 (adults), £9 (seniors and students)
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9:00-17:00, Sunday 12:45-17:00
Address: Precentor's Ct, York YO1 7HH
- York City Walls
It is the most intact and longest of the ancient city walls in England and serves as a barrier against foreign enemies, similar to a miniature version of the Great Wall of China, with York Minster as the center, and it takes about 2 hours to circle the wall.
8. Lake Windermere: Soaring with a winged beast on a hippony
In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry rides a Hippogriff across a lake and soars into the sky, a scene shot in the Lake District of England. Just as the Highlands refer to an area, the Lake District also refers to a lake, with Windermere being England's largest natural lake, located in Cumbria, and a popular weekend getaway for British locals.
Recommended gameplay:
- If the weather is nice and you have plenty of time, you can take a Lake Windermere cruise to experience the sights and sounds of the lake.
- Flirt with the royal swans by the lake (all swans in the UK belong to the Queen, you can look for the number tied to each swan's feet), or take a stroll along the lakeshore to kill time.
- Enjoy the leisure of the Lake District with an ice cream at the popular 36 Ultimate Ice Cream Shop in the Lake District, find the lost childlike heart at the Peter Rabbit Fairy Tale House, and buy the same celebrity doll Jellycat.
Epilogue
If you've ever been looking forward to an owl offering to Hogwarts, or you've ever dreamed of flying on a broomstick, take your childhood dreams and go now!