The Forbidden Forest an exciting, permanent expansion dedicated to the Forbidden Forest. The Forbidden Forest may be strictly off-limits to Hogwarts students, but for the first time this March, you are invited to defy Professor Dumbledore’s orders and follow the footsteps of Harry, Ron and Hermione deep into the grounds of the Forbidden Forest.

Home to an abundance of creatures, the Forbidden Forest offers shelter and protection to Hippogriffs and Acromantula among many others. It is also well known to beloved half-giant Hagrid in his role as Care of Magical Creatures professor. One of Rubeus Hagrid’s original costumes will be on display, lantern in hand, to welcome you through the Hogwarts Gates deep into the forest. Filled with 19 trees each with a diameter of over 12 feet, you will walk beneath the giant entwined roots on your journey and will even be able to control the weather using the same techniques created by filmmakers.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is a behind-the-scenes walking tour which immerses guests into the world of film-making.

Highlights:

• Learn about the magic of filmmaking at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter
• Board the Hogwarts Express on Platform 9¾
• See The Great Hall, Hagrid’s Hut and Dumbledore’s Office
• Get up-close to costumes, props, prosthetics and animatronics used in the film series
• Return transport from Birmingham Coach Station
• Travel in a superior, air-conditioned coach

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor with over 19,000 ‘Excellent’ reviews! Winner of Certificate of Excellence 2016. 

Experience the pure magic of visiting Warner Bros. Studio Tour London with this excellent package that includes return transportation from Birmingham. Leaving from the Coach Station, arrive at the studios at approximately 12:30pm and enjoy a visit of 4 hours!

Begin where Harry started, at the Cupboard Under the Stairs, before watching an enchanting welcome video and heading into The Great Hall – one of the biggest sets at the studios. As you travel through, see an unbelievable selection of actual costumes, props and special effects pieces, all kept in pristine condition.

As you explore the studios, see The Burrow, Hagrid’s Hut, the Gryffindor Common Room, Dumbledore’s office and much more. From small details like Dumbledore’s Pensieve to the larger pieces like the fantastic animatronic door to the Chamber of Secrets. Have fun riding a broom through London at the Green Screen exhibit and board the Hogwarts Express on Platform 9¾. See Privet Drive, the Knight Bus, buy a Butterbeer™ on the backlot and get up close to the prosthetics and animatronics in the special effects department – there is so much to see!

IMPORTANT:

• Non-Refundable: this tour is non-refundable once booked - 100% cancellation charges apply once you have been issued with a booking reference.
• Toddlers: Children aged 3-4 years are chargeable please call us to add them to your booking.
• Infants: Children aged 0-2 years are free please call us to add them to your booking.
• Carers: One free carer ticket with transport can be provided for each paying disabled visitor. Carers must provide assistance to the visitor and proof of entitlement will be required on entry to the Studio Tour. Please contact us directly to book these tickets.
• Tours may be cancelled due to minimum numbers.
• These tours are ON REQUEST and requires confirmation from the venue. Please ensure you await the tour confirmation email before making any travel plans.

When you’ve Booked: You’ll receive an initial confirmation from us immediately. We will then send your booking details to the supplier to confirm availability. Within 48 hours, once they confirm that your requested date/ticket is available we will email your confirmation which will include the local operator’s contact details and any further information.

The Forbidden Forest

(included in the ticket price)

An exciting, permanent expansion dedicated to the Forbidden Forest. 

The Forbidden Forest may be strictly off-limits to Hogwarts students, but for the first time this March, you are invited to defy Professor Dumbledore’s orders and follow the footsteps of Harry, Ron and Hermione deep into the grounds of the Forbidden Forest.

Home to an abundance of creatures, the Forbidden Forest offers shelter and protection to Hippogriffs and Acromantula among many others. It is also well known to beloved half-giant Hagrid in his role as Care of Magical Creatures professor. One of Rubeus Hagrid’s original costumes will be on display, lantern in hand, to welcome you through the Hogwarts Gates deep into the forest. Filled with 19 trees each with a diameter of over 12 feet, you will walk beneath the giant entwined roots on your journey and will even be able to control the weather using the same techniques created by filmmakers.

Amongst the imposing trees, you will encounter a full size model of Buckbeak, which is new to the tour, and have the opportunity to bow to the majestic creature.  You will see up close the incredible detail and craftsmanship that went into creating the magnificent Hippogriff. Each feather had to be individually inserted and glued by the Creature Effects team who were busy adding feathers right up until the final moment Buckbeak was needed on set for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

As you venture deeper into the depths of the forest, you will come face-to-face with Aragog, the Acromantula. Emerging from his dark lair, the enormous spider will appear before you along with spiderlings from his family.  Created by Nick Dudman, Creature and Make-Up Effects Designer, with help from Production Designer Stuart Craig, Aragog had a leg span of over 18 feet and was even able to crawl out of a hole and deliver dialogue in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Officially opening on Friday 31st March, the new, must-see expansion has been designed and built by many of the crew members who worked on the hugely successful magical film series including Oscar® and BAFTA winning Production Designer Stuart Craig, Construction Manager Paul Hayes, BAFTA winning Creature and Makeup Effects Designer Nick Dudman and BAFTA winning Special Effects Supervisor John Richardson.

Ticket Information

Inclusions:

• Return transportation to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London on an Air-conditioned coach
• Entrance ticket to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Exclusions:

• Food and beverages
• Pickup service
• Digital Guide (available to hire at the Studio Tour for £4.95)

Tour availability: Every Wednesday and Saturday year round.

Meeting Time: 9AM. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure time.

Departure Time: 9.15AM. Entrance at the studios is at approx. 12.30pm. Departs studio 4:30pm, check-in closes 4:15pm.

Departure point: Birmingham Coach Station - Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD. Meet inside at the Information desk at 09:00am. The coach will depart for the studios at 09:15am.

Additional Information: Admission to the tour will only be valid for the time and date indicated on the ticket. This voucher must be presented at the departure point. Failure to provide this voucher will result in you being refused entry to the tour. A ticket entitles one (1) person entry to the tour on a single occasion. Once you exit the tour, you will need a new ticket to re-enter the tour. Tickets will include entry to most, but not necessarily all, areas of the tour. Subject to availability and at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London absolute discretion, you may be asked to purchase additional tickets to obtain access to certain areas of the tour. Photocopies, incomplete copies or counterfeit tickets will not be accepted and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London (WBSL) reserves the right to refuse entry to the tour to any person attempting to use such items. No food or beverage of any nature may be brought on the tour. Food and beverage purchased during the tour may only be consumed in designated areas within the tour. All tickets purchased are non-refundable. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult, aged 16 years or over whilst on or in the vicinity of the tour. Such children shall remain under the control and supervision of such adult at all times. The tour is estimated to take approximately three hours; however, as the tour is mostly self-guided, you are free to explore the attraction at your own pace. During peak times, the waiting period may exceed 30 minutes. You must keep personal belongings with you at all time. We accept no responsibility for the loss, theft or damage to any personal items brought on to the tour.