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Hogwarts Corridors & Classrooms
Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, England
The cloisters of this 13th-century National Trust abbey were used for many interior Hogwarts scenes in the first two films. The surrounding village of Lacock also appears as Godric's Hollow and the Slughorn house.
Plan your visit
What you need to know before you go
- Best time to visit
- March–October (full abbey access)
- How to get there
- Drive from Bath (30 min) or Chippenham. National Trust members enter free.
- Suggested stay
- Plan 1–2 days here, or build it into a wider regional trip.
- Good to know
- Bring layers, comfortable shoes, and a camera. See our country guide below for restaurants, cafés and more places nearby.
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Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, England
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Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Hogwarts Express
Christ Church College, Oxford, England
Hogwarts Great Hall (inspiration)
Goathland Station, North Yorkshire, England
Hogsmeade Station
Glencoe & Glen Etive, Scottish Highlands, Scotland