Travel Type
Self-Drive
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Country
United Kingdom
Britain is bursting with spell-binding spots from Harry Potter films that makes it magical for Potterheads everywhere. From King’s Cross station’s Platform 9¾ with its disappearing luggage, to York’s own wonky timber-framed version of Diagon Alley. Check out Oxford, the city of spires, with the famous Bodleian Library doubling up as Hogwart’s library, and the vaulted Divinity School next door which became Hogwart’s Hospital, admitting students with broomstick injuries and back-firing spells. Immerse yourself into a film set tour and check out original sets, animatronic creatures and impressive special effects.
Inclusions
7-night accommodation (2 nights London area, 1 night Gloucester area, 2 nights York area, and 2 nights in Edinburgh area)
Daily breakfast
Shared Harry Potter Walking Tour in London
WB Studio tour with shared coach transfers
Shared Harry Potter Walking Tour in Oxford
Car rental (automatic economy EDAR) Renault Clio Hatchback (or similar) for 8 days, including VAT, liability insurance, fire insurance, collision damage waiver (CDW) with deductible, theft protection (TP) with deductible, unlimited mileage
Exclusions
Flights – Fuel, extra vehicle insurance, GPS, child seats, tolls, Central London Congestion Charge – One-way drop off fee (paid locally) – Meals other than breakfast – Drinks – Gratuities – Entrances to museums and monuments unless indicated – Travel insurance – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
IMPORTANT – ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION (ETA) SYSTEM:
The ETA is a digital pre-travel authorisation required for most visitors to the UK, including those from previously visa-exempt countries. This new system aims to enhance security and streamline the entry process. While it’s an extra step, it should make travel smoother in the long run.
It costs £10 and is valid for multiple entries over two years. Please contact your travel agent for more information.
Key dates:
* 27 Nov 2024: Applications open for non-Europeans
* 8 Jan 2025: Mandatory for non-European travellers
1
DAY 1 ARRIVAL AT PLATFORM 9 ¾ (LONDON)
Arrive in London and transfer to your hotel to check in. Start your adventure with a Harry Potter themed walking tour of London. This guided 2-hour walking tour explores more than 10 Harry Potter London locations in the British capital, led by magic and non-magic folk.
Accommodation : London area for 2 nights
2
DAY 2 WARNER BROS STUDIO TOUR
Today, spend a full day at the Warner Bros’ Studio Tour north of London. The award-winning shared tour gives you access to spectacular sets from the Harry Potter movies and a behind the scenes look at their production.
Meals : Breakfast
3
DAY 3 THE GREAT HALL
Depart London and travel to Oxford to join a Harry Potter themed walking tour. You will see many of the locations used in the Harry Potter films, and you can choose to visit one of the locations connected to the films: Christ Church College, Bodleian Library. Continue to the village of Lacock, a major filming location. The Abbey was used for several Hogwarts scenes. Continue to the Gloucester area for your next overnight stay.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Gloucester area for 1 night
4
DAY 4 MALFOY MANOR
After breakfast, drive into central Gloucester to visit the imposing cathedral. After your visit, continue north to Yorkshire, perhaps stopping to visit Hardwick Hall along the way, the main setting for Malfoy Manor. Overnight in the York area.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : York area for 2 nights
5
DAY 5 HOGSMEADE STATION – OPTIONAL: DAY TOUR OF NORTH YORKSHIRE
Park your car in Goathland and take a train ride (not included) to Whitby on the North Yorks Moors Railway: Goathland station acts as Hogsmeade Station. In the seaside town of Whitby, be sure to enjoy a local meal of fish and chips, before taking the train back to Goathland and returning to York. Enjoy some free time in York to explore the historic city. Perhaps join a ghost walk of the city in the evening.
Meals : Breakfast
6
DAY 6 HOGWARTS
Depart Yorkshire and travel towards Scotland. Before you reach the border, stop in Durham to visit the cathedral (not included), used to shoot various exterior and interior shots of Hogwarts. A little bit further north, visit Alnwick Castle where, if you wish, you can have a Quidditch lesson (lesson not included)! Continue to your hotel in Edinburgh.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Edinburgh area for 2 nights
7
DAY 7 EDINBURGH
Follow in the footsteps of JK Rowling as you explore the city which inspired her novels on a walking tour - a must for any Harry Potter fans! Explore the magical world that Harry and his friends found themselves in. The afternoon is free to explore the city.
Meals : Breakfast
8
DAY 8 DEPARTURE FROM EDINBURGH
Your Harry Potter adventure has come to “the end” as you return your rental car to Edinburgh airport and take your return flight home, or extend your stay in Scotland.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
London Area:
Presidential Hotel 3*
H10 London Waterloo 4*
Gloucester Area:
Gloucester Robinswood Hotel 4*
York Area:
Premier Inn 3*
Holiday Inn York City Centre 4*
Edinburgh Area:
Cairn Hotel 3*
Market Street Hotel 4*
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy | ||
| Daily Departures – 2025 | 3* Hotels | 4* Hotels |
| April | 2250 | 2849 |
| May | 2365 | 3089 |
| June | 2455 | 3260 |
| July | 2635 | 3395 |
| August | 2745 | 3440 |
| September | 2605 | 3229 |
| October | 2460 | 3130 |
| Supplements | ||
| Single | on request | |
| Child Rate | on request | |
Tour Code: A
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Harry Potter Around Britain – detailed itinerary
Harry Potter Around Britain – detailed itinerary
