Pictures: Harry Potter’s wizardry world in real life Posted on 20 November 2018 An entire tourism industry has erupted around the magical phenomenon that is J K Rowling’s Harry Potter series and the locations that were used to bring it to life on film. Loved by adults as well as children, the wizarding world of Harry Potter is, at its very least, entrancing. Over the years, fans have been motivated to visit locations from some of the movies’ iconic scenes. An entire theme park has even been created to feed the need for more wizardry. If you’re a fan, here are eight locations where you can get your Harry Potter fix: King’s Cross Station, London View this post on Instagram #busymonday 🖤 #london #kingscrossstation #🇬🇧 _ #londoner #streetview #여행 #런던 #킹스크로스 #거리 #europetravel #photography #유럽여행 A post shared by ysolie222 (@ysolie222) on Nov 18, 2018 at 3:46pm PST King’s Cross is a real-life train station that, in the series, is where wizards and witches go to get the train to Hogwarts from Platform 9 ¾. Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scotland View this post on Instagram Officially opened in 1901, the Glenfinnan Viaduct sits on the West Highland Line overlooking Loch Shiel and is the longest concrete railway bridge in Scotland. You probably know this scene better however as route the Hogwarts Express takes on its journey to the enchanting school of wizardry. 📷: @daniel__higgins A post shared by Qantas Travel Insider (@qftravelinsider) on Sep 13, 2018 at 3:58am PDT The incredible scenes of the Hogwarts Express come from this remarkable railway in Scotland. Travellers can book to go on one of the trains that use the bridge, one of which is a steam-train. The Wizarding World View this post on Instagram Me in an empty nighttime Diagon Alley. The magic never gets old 💖🐲🔥❇ #diagonalley #harrypotter #universalorlando #universalmoments #happyplace #UOAP A post shared by Kelly Curtiss (@klc714) on Aug 21, 2016 at 9:07am PDT With three Universal Studios (situated in Florida, Japan and California), Harry Potter fans are spoilt for choice when it comes to the enchanting wonders they can visit. Visitors can see the sites where Hogsmead, Diagon Alley, Hogwarts’ Black Lake and many more places were filmed, depending on which Universal Studio they use Floo Powder to get to. The set of the Great Hall View this post on Instagram The Great Hall ⚡⚡ #thegreathallharrypotter A post shared by daughter💟wifey 💟mom of 2R👩👦👦 (@mrszatilmccoy) on Feb 18, 2015 at 1:42am PST The Great Hall needs little explanation; it had us all wishing we could attend a Hogwarts banquet-style dinner. While eating from charmed food platters that self-refill will sadly never be a reality for us muggles, we can visit the Hall on a magical walking tour. These tours should be booked in advance through Warner Bros. Studio as places sell out very fast. The Reptile House, London Zoo View this post on Instagram #harrypotteratlondonzoo #harrypotterandthephilosophersstone A post shared by Bai Xue ⚪❄ (@velvetbai) on Dec 12, 2017 at 5:47am PST Think back to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and the scene where Harry speaks parseltongue for the first time. This scene was a foreshadowing of the big moment when Harry realised he possessed the same rare wizard trait as Voldemort. Gloucester Cathedral, England View this post on Instagram Huge thanks to @jacqui_pf15 for this wonderful shot of the Cloisters @gloucestercathedral on this gloomy Friday morning! #thankyou #cathedral #cathedralgram #cathedralsofinstagram #gloucester #gloucestercathedral #architecture #architecturephotography #architecture_lovers #heritage #heritagelotteryfund #heritageday #englandheritage #igers #igersuk #igersgloucester #instadaily #instagood #friday #fridayfeeling #almosttheweekend #alwayslookingup #beautiful #amazing #harrypotter #vaulted A post shared by cathedralgram (@cathedralgram) on Nov 16, 2018 at 1:09am PST This beautiful medieval cathedral is a must-see for Harry Potter fans. The location was used for various scenes in the film series, including the one in which Harry wanders around after hours with the Marauder’s Map. Glencoe, Scotland View this post on Instagram Swipe right to see a few pictures from my incredible trip to Scotland. And check out my link to read about it. One of the most breathtakingly beautiful places I’ve ever seen. 💚💚 . . http://cookiesforengland.com/2018/09/scotland/ . . #Scotland #Highlands #HighlandsOfScotland #LochNess #scottishlochs #ScottishLakes #scottish #scottishhighlands #edinburgh #edinburgh_snapshots #visitededinburgh #backpackingeurope #cookiesforengland #bucketlist #kilt #meninkilts #kilts #scottishthistle #glencoe #glencoemountain #glencoescotland #harrypotter #whereitallbegan A post shared by Emilie Baltimore (@cookiesforengland) on Sep 28, 2018 at 5:15am PDT This incredible glen has featured in many films, Harry Potter being one of them. This landscape was the scene for Hagrid’s hut and the entrance to Hogwarts. 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