I won't lie I am a massive fan of the books and films but not as die-hard as some of those that were there who seemed to be decked out in everything from the robes to the school uniform (all of which you can buy in the gift shop).
Just off the M25, we arrived at the studios. I won't give too much away as I truly believe this place is somewhere you have to see if you are a fan, or if you are just a fan of films in general.
It was just amazing! You get to see the Great Hall, Diagon Alley and a whole host of animatronics, sets and props used in the film. It consists of two sound stages and an outdoor set, it is just phenomenal and you just can't comprehend how much there is to see.
The detail of everything there is just amazing. Every little thing has been planned and created to fit perfectly in the world of Harry Potter, and many of it doesn't get a lot of air time in the film but has been made to create this fantastic world.
As a bit of a film fan you can just really appreciate how intricate the film process is and how much effort goes into creating a world like this.
The set has been used for all eight of the films over ten years, with Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe being aged 10, 12, and 11 when filming started coming out the other side aged 20, 22, and 21. They spent a large part of their childhood there and when you walk around you just get sucked into this magical world.
I was worried that seeing the sets would shatter my illusions of the films but it doesn't, you don't even notice really that the Great Hall doesn't have a ceiling.
It is just amazing! If you are a fan of Harry Potter you will love it, my boyfriend isn't a big fan, he has seen the films and even he appreciated just how fantastic it was. Also you can't get over the sheer size of it, they say that you will be there for about 3 hours, we were there for 2 and a half as there is just so much to see.
Oh also try the butterbeer, I can't really describe it but give it a go it's only £2.95.
Honestly I cannot say enough how amazing this place was, it really makes you want to watch the films. Just imagine following in the footsteps of some of the best British actors, Michael Gambon, Imelda Staunton, Alan Rickman, Gary Oldman, Helena Bonham Carter and Dame Maggie Smith. Where else do you get to do that?
Here is the website: http://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/
Go you won't regret it!
The outside of the studios:
The only photo I will post of inside, the amazing model of Hogwarts, this has to be seen to be believed so much detail, just speechless.
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