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Inspiration for the Great Hall and Hogwarts staircase
Hogwarts Great Hall (inspiration)
Christ Church College, Oxford, England
The Great Hall at Christ Church was the visual reference for Hogwarts' dining hall. The film's hall was a studio rebuild, but the staircase under the tower (where McGonagall greets the first-years) was filmed on-site.
Plan your visit
What you need to know before you go
- Best time to visit
- Year-round; quietest in winter mornings
- How to get there
- Buy a timed entry ticket online. Combine with the Bodleian Library (Hogwarts library scenes).
- 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.
More from Harry Potter
Other real-world locations
Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, England
Hogwarts Exterior
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Hogwarts Express
Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, England
Hogwarts Corridors & Classrooms
Goathland Station, North Yorkshire, England
Hogsmeade Station
Glencoe & Glen Etive, Scottish Highlands, Scotland