Alnwick Harry Potter Day Out🧙♂️🪄🚗
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Alnwick Harry Potter Day Out Itinerary Summary (Self-Guided)
Step into the wizarding world with this Harry Potter-themed day out in Alnwick, packed with magical experiences and unforgettable moments for fans of all ages!
Itinerary
📍 Stop 1: Alnwick Castle – Begin your day at the iconic Alnwick Castle, which doubled as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films.
Wander through the castle’s grand medieval halls, courtyards, and gardens, and soak up the magical atmosphere. 🏰✨
📍 Stop 2: Filming Location Tour at Alnwick Castle – Take a guided tour of the castle’s Harry Potter filming locations, where you’ll discover behind-the-scenes stories from the movies, including scenes from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets. 🎥📖
📍 Stop 3: Broomstick Flying Lesson – Join a broomstick flying lesson on the same spot where Harry had his first lesson with Madam Hooch!
Learn how to mount, hover, and fly your broomstick in this fun, interactive experience for all ages. 🧹💨
📍 Stop 4: Bowring Hepple Black – End your magical day at this Harry Potter-themed shop in Alnwick. ☕🧙
Recommended Time: ⌛ 1 full day
📸 Photos & Info are located further down. Keep scrolling to see all these places. ⬇️
This Alnwick Harry Potter Day Out is the perfect way to relive the magic of the films while exploring one of Northumberland’s most beautiful castles! ✨📚🏰
How to Plan your Harry Potter Day out in Alnwick
- Entrance Ticket for Alnwick Castle can be purchased in advance online
- If you are travelling from Edinburgh and are looking for a day tour that goes to Alnwick Castle, consider booking this day tour from Rabbies.
Tips
- There are free broomstick flying lessons at Alnwick Castle. You need to get a timed ticket to be able to participate but it’s otherwise free (well, included in the entrance fee).
- Make sure to check what time the ‘Alnwick on Location’ Tour is on so you don’t miss it. You should find a schedule at the entrance.
Additional Information and Highlights
📍 Alnwick Castle
Home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle is one of the most iconic castles in Britain and has a lot to offer to visitors.
🅿️ The castle has a dedicated car park (NE66 1YU). There is a £3.50 charge for the entire day.
🧙Harry Potter: Alnwick Castle was used as a filming location in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The most iconic scene took place in the outer bailey, when Harry and his friends learned to fly broomsticks.
🎟️ Tickets can be booked here. It also gives you access to a lot of activities inside.
⌛ Opening dates: The castle is open from the end of March to October.
💡 My Top Tip: While Alnwick Castle is not the cheapest, it is definitely the one that gives you access to the most activities. I highly recommend making the best of what you get. There are walking tours (including a filming location one), broomstick flying lessons, medieval soap making and plenty more.
❤️ I absolutely loved the variety of activities that was on offer, especially considering they were pretty much all included. You can easily spend the entire day in the castle if you want to. If you are a Harry Potter fan, make sure to take the broomstick flying lesson as you can recreate the scenes and take loads of photos!
🐶 Dogs are not allowed in the castle or the grounds.
📍 Broomstick Flying Lesson
📍 Bowring Hepple Black
