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A Platform 9¾ sign for the Hogwarts Express

Film & TV tours

Film and TV tours for fans of all ages

Walk onto real film sets and see how movie magic is made. These tours are a dream day out for film-loving kids and teens.

Photo: Aditya Vyas on Unsplash

Scout the Fox

Scout’s verdict

Scout’s film-fan verdict

Studio tours sell timed tickets that go early for holidays. Book direct on the official site and allow plenty of time.

Best for
Ages 7+ and fans
Rainy day?
Mostly indoors
Free extra
Platform 9¾ photo

Film and TV days out

A Platform 9¾ sign for the Hogwarts ExpressFilm & TV tours£££ Splurge

Photo: Aditya Vyas / Unsplash

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Leavesden, near Watford, England

Real Harry Potter sets, props and costumes. Under-5s free.

Ages 5–11TeensIndoor

Scout: Allow 3–4 hours and book direct.

A red steam locomotive on a railway lineFilm & TV toursFree

Photo: B K / Unsplash

Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross

King’s Cross station, London

The trolley vanishing into the wall. Your own photo is free.

All agesIndoor

Scout: Go early to beat the queue.

A castle-style building lit up at nightFilm & TV tours£££ Splurge

Photo: Aditya Vyas / Unsplash

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

The Making of Harry Potter, in Tokyo since 2023.

Ages 5–11TeensIndoor

Scout: Book timed tickets well ahead.

Riders with arms in the air on a roller coasterFilm & TV tours£££ Splurge

Photo: Hannes Knutsson / Unsplash

Universal Studios Hollywood

Los Angeles, California, USA

A working film studio with a famous Studio Tour, rides and a Wizarding World.

Ages 5–11TeensOutdoor

Scout: Do the Studio Tour early, before queues build.

Cost bands are a rough guide to a typical family visit, not prices. Always check current prices, ages and opening times on the official site.

Frequently asked questions

Where can you see real Harry Potter sets?
At the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London in Leavesden and the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo.

Where shall we go next?