Are you looking for last minute tickets to visit the Harry Potter Studio in London and they’re sold out on the official website? Don’t worry, we have a solution for you!
Read on for all the information you need, or click the link below to check what tickets are available right now.
How to get last minute tickets if sold out
As you have probably already seen on the official website, the tickets sell out very fast. Normally, you need to book them 3-4 months in advance.
However, the good news is that there are plenty of resellers and TourScanner aggregates them all so you can easily check the availability of Harry Potter Studio Tour tickets in one place.
There are also tours that leave from Birmingham for those who plan to visit Studio Tour from the city.
If you don’t find anything available on TourScanner, it’s probably sold out everywhere. But you can always visit other places and landmarks in London where the movie was recorded, such as Diagon Alley, Platform 9 ¾, Gringott’s Bank, and more on Harry Potter landmarks walking tours.
Another option is a tour of Harry Potter locations in Oxford if you already plan to visit this city. In fact, many scenes were shot at the University of Oxford.
Can tickets become available again in the next few days?
Yes, this is possible and happens quite often, especially on weekdays. These tickets become available if people cancel their visit a few days in advance (very rarely 1-2 days in advance).
If you can’t find anything at the moment, we recommend you keep checking in the coming days if last minute tickets are made available for resale. By using Tourscanner you will be able to check if something is available on different resale sites.
Are there cheap tickets or discounts?
You can find the cheapest tickets on the official website, but these are usually sold out. The second cheapest way to find a ticket for the Harry Potter Studio Tour is to compare all the resell ticket sites to find the cheapest deal, which you can do at Tourscanner.
There aren’t 2-for-1 discounts, but there are offers for families. A family ticket includes admission for 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children. Also, there are special prices available on the official website for primary, secondary or college schools in the UK that follow the national curriculum. See the prices below.
If tickets aren’t available on the official site, you can find exclusive offers on other websites that resell them. These websites usually offer discounts or affordable ticket packages.
What to see at the Harry Potter Studio
At the Warner Harry Potter Studios, you will delve into the world of Harry Potter and discover the magic hidden behind the most successful film series of all time. Perfect for family fun as well as for wizardry lovers, this behind-the-scenes walking tour takes you to:
- Stroll down Diagon Alley
- Past the shop of Ollivanders Wand Shop
- Flourish and Blotts
- The Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes
- Gringotts Wizarding Bank
- Eeylops Owl Emporium
- Check out Harry’s Nimbus 2000
- Hop on Hagrids’s Motorcycle
- Step into the actual Great Hall
- The Gryffindor common room
- Dumbledore’s office
- Try the popular beverage Butterbeer
Ticket Prices for Harry Potter Studio Tour in 2024
- Adult ticket (16+ years): from £53,50 (€63)
- Child (5-15 years): from £43 (€50)
- Family (2 adults & 2 children OR 1 adult & 3 children): from £172 (€201)
- 0-4 years: FREE
- Adult Complete Studio Tour Package: from £63,45 (€74). This package includes a Studio Tour Ticket, Digital Guide & Paperback Souvenir Guidebook.
- Child Complete Studio Tour Package: from £52,95 (€62). This package includes a Studio Tour Ticket, Digital Guide & Paperback Souvenir Guidebook.
- Package with transfers: from £105 (€123).
- Deluxe Package Tour: from £250 (€293). The Deluxe tickets include entry to the Studio Tour with a complimentary two-hour guided tour, designated parking, a souvenir guidebook, a Butterbeer, four free photographs and a video at one of our photo opportunities and a choice of hot meal and drink. If you are traveling by train, your Deluxe ticket will also include a return shuttle bus transportation between Watford Junction and Warner Bros.
- Other exclusive packages may be available on the official website.
How to get to the Studio Tour
Shuttle Bus
There are regular shuttle buses that run from Watford Junction to the Studio Tour, lasting around 15 minutes. Buses run every 20 minutes, starting at 9:20 AM. Note that the last return Shuttle Bus back to Watford Junction departs the Studio Tour when the Tour closes.
Train
The nearest railway station to Studio Tour is Watford Junction. Direct services arrive there from both London Euston (20-minute journey) and Birmingham New Street (1-hour journey). Oyster cards are valid between London Euston and Watford Junction.
Car
The Studio Tour is located 20 miles northwest of London and less than three miles from the M1 and M25 motorways. The postcode is WD25 7LR, as you approach the Studio Tour, brown signs labelled “Warner Brothers Studio Tour” which will help you get there easily.
Bus
The bus company Golden Tours offers a convenient return transfer and ticket packages on their buses. The transfer you from:
- London Kings Cross
- London Victoria
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Birmingham New Street
- London Bus Transfer Only
Are there tickets without transport?
The official website’s standard entrance tickets do not include transport. However, it’s possible to book a ticket package with transfers.
The tickets from resellers include bus transport to the Studio. If you prefer to reach the Studio by car, you can still buy tickets including transportation and contact the tour operator saying that you will meet your guide directly at the Studio.
Remember to communicate this to the company so you can meet the guide at the Studio and receive your entry ticket. Unfortunately, there is no discount for not using the transport.
What are the opening hours?
The Studio Tour opens at 9:30 AM and closes at 8 PM. The first tour begins at 10 AM, and the final tour begins at 4:30 PM.
Are there any special events?
Check the official website for special events that might be happening during the time of your visit. The studio puts on very special and exclusive events every month.
Don’t forget…
- Tickets must be purchased in advance. If the tickets are sold out on the official website, check the resellers with the help of TourScanner.
- The average visit lasts about 3.5 hours. The earlier you book your visit slot, the better, so you can spend as much time as you need in the studio. Wander, explore and see every minor detail!
- E-tickets are valid to show at the entrance
- To use the shuttle bus, you need a Studio Tour Ticket or booking confirmation for the date of travel. Otherwise, only cash is accepted.
- Oyster cards are valid between London Euston and Watford Junction railway stations.
I hope this comprehensive guide to everything you should know about the Warner Brothers Studio Tour London helps you. You can always leave a comment if you have any questions!