Along with publication of the final book in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix hits the big screen this summer, showcasing some stunning locations. Shot entirely in Britain, several historic sights provided the film's gorge backdrops, and the trailer shows Harry and other wizards flying at night along the
River Thames' landmarks such as Canary Wharf and a floodlit Houses of
Parliament. "Several of Britain's most historic sights provided the film's stunning backdrops and all have seen an increase in visitor numbers as a result," notes a guide with British Tours Ltd. "They include Christ Church, Oxford, which provided the setting for Hogwarts' staircase and the model for the School of Wizardry's dining room."
Sites featured in the Harry Potter saga:
- Christ Church Oxford (Hogwarts' Library and Hospital - CLICK HERE for a Quicktime tour)
- Gloucester Cathedral's ancient cloisters (several scenes in the Sorcerer's Stone and Chamber of Secrets including the ghost scenes and overflowing bathroom scenes - CLICK HERE for a tour)
- Australia House on the Strand in London (Gringott's Bank)
- London Zoo (where Harry communicates with the snake)
- King's Cross Station (Platform 9 and 3/4)
- Borough Market & Leadenhall Market in London
- Alnwick Castle and Durham Cathedral in the North of England (interior & exterior shots for Hogwarts)
- Ghoatland Railway Station in North Yorkshire (Hogsmeade Station)
- Fort William's Glenfinnan Viaduct (the flying car sequences)
- King's Cross Station (features installation art at Platform 9 and 3/4 of a trolley 'vanishing' into the wall)
- Westminster Underground Station - closed all day for filming Order of the Phoenix
- Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
For a fun Harry Potter Tour, visit BritishTours.com.
- The Travel Snob
I've always wanted to travel to the UK. I didn't know Harry Potter was filmed there, although it seems obvious now.
Posted by: Grand Caveman | September 09, 2008 at 11:37 AM