![]() You'll get a fully curated newsletter with the most exciting stories, reviews, previews and more every single week.Īll you have to do is sign up for Going Out Out here. ![]() London has it all - the best nightlife, food, drink, events, markets, everything!īut how do you keep on top of this? Our weekly What's On newsletter, Going Out Out, is how. It was a fascinating insight into the special effects behind one of the key moments of the first film - and the simple problem solving behind it to make the magic happen. Lily was given the chance to wave the iconic wand herself, complete with ‘swish and flick’ movement, while a tour guide mimicked her action, manoeuvring the feather using a specially adapted fishing rod. Studio staff are always great at giving demonstrations and explaining how things work to eager fans of all ages and one of the new additions highlights the very low-tech way Emma Watson’s Hermione was able to get her feather to float in Professor Flitwick’s Charms class. It also adds a whole new dimension to the Great Hall, which is regularly given a face lift for visitors, most notably recently for a festive Yule Ball makeover just before Christmas (if you missed that, don’t worry - lots of the costumes and props are now on display elsewhere on the soundstage to admire).ĭiscovering Hogwarts brings together a host of other key moments from the first film, making it perfect for younger visitors who might not yet have watched the later, darker films of the full franchise. ![]() The Special Effects department used more than three miles of thin wire to adorn the massive space for the first film with candles - eventually it was decided it was safer to add them digitally - and the result is jaw-dropping. Practicing 'swish and flick' as part of the latest demonstration to be unveiled at the Harry Potter Studio Tour (Image: Narin Flanders)Īs part of the Discovering Hogwarts feature, the ceiling of the setting of so many feasts and major moments is now illuminated by more than 400 floating candles, meaning visitors can see it just as the cast would have during the filming of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, with the set dressed for Harry's Sorting Hat ceremony, complete with the costumes and slightly mangy looking hat itself. Every visit there has been something new to admire, while I've also seen the iconic two-storey Hogwarts model in both snowy and summer versions.īut stepping back through the wooden doors into the Great Hall this week was more awe-inspiring than ever, while my daughter Lily, on her first visit having just turned nine (and wearing a ‘Happee Birthdae’ badge for the occasion) actually gasped when she saw the beautiful display. READ MORE: London's secret hidden alleyway that inspired Harry Potter's Diagon Alley and has to be one of the city's most beautiful streetsĪs a long-time Potter fan I’ve been to the Studio Tour five times over the years, the first on my honeymoon. What’s more, a new exhibition that launched this week has brought back to life an iconic moment from the films not seen in the studio since it was first filmed more than 20 years ago - meaning even if you’ve been before it’s the perfect time for a return visit. It was even recently named London's best tourist attraction - which is pretty good going for something so far from the centre of the city. ![]() Studio Tour London remains a must-see for anyone who loves the wizarding franchise, especially the films. Harry Potter fans have plenty of options for things to do in London related to J K Rowling’s iconic boy wizard.įrom themed afternoon teas to walking tours, a visit to Kings Cross’ famous Platform 9 ¾ or the theatrical extravaganza that is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, there’s loads to enjoy in the city, whatever your budget.īut Watford’s Warner Bros.
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