

The iconic bridge appears in four of the eight films, one of which is the teeth clenching scene of Ron and Harry flying over it in the second film Chamber of Secrets in the enchanted Ford Anglia car. Where the magic all began - and fans can experience this firsthand being transported from the Muggle universe to the Wizarding world, Glenfinnan Viaduct is most memorable for where the Hogwarts Express transports students for the start of term. Here are seven of the best Scottish filming locations used in the Harry Potter film series to add to your itinerary on your next visit, the Express reports Glenfinnan Viaduct, Lochaber Who could forget when Harry, Ron and Hermione flew on the back of a dragon or attempted to escape Lord Voldermort's Death Eaters?

There are a limited number of parking spaces just off Tilford Road for you to park up and explore the area.Īccording to the unofficial 'Harry Potter On Location' guide, two streakers interrupted filming for the Half Blood Prince and Daniel Radcliffe and Helena Bonham-Carter had to be ushered away.Scotland is home to several filming locations of the Harry Potter franchise that all fans of the magical hit films just need to check out!įrom stretches of glittering lochs and deep gorges to the famous Glenfinnan viaduct that carried the Hogwarts Express where it all began, there is an abundance of Scottish locations all Potterheads will want to visit.Īs one of the most scenic countries in the world, you are sure to leave these locations having experienced your own venture into Harry Potter's world.ĭon't have the cash right now for a trip to the studios? Why not take a road trip to some of these stunning locations and feel a little bit of magic for yourself.

Some woodland scenes from Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince were also filmed in the woods, which are managed by the Forestry Commission.

After taking such care with their protective enchantments as they camp out in the woods throughout the film, Harry, Ron and Hermione are rumbled by the 'snatchers'. Filming locations in Surreyįilms: Half Blood Prince Deathly Hallows: Part 1īourne Woods, between Farnham and Tilford, is where the chase scene in the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 was shot. To help you put together an itinerary, SurreyLive has put together a guide of locations in Surrey, East Sussex and Berkshire.
