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Check Out Harry Potter's Most Enchanted Locations In The UK

September 29, 2009 at 10:32 AM | by | Comments (0)

Harry Potter fans rejoiced earlier this month when they learned that The Wizardly World of Harry Potter theme park will open this spring at Universal Orlando. But for some, the wait is just too long. If you're looking to get your Harry Potter on now, here are a few real-life locations that have been featured in the films, and are now popular tourist destinations:

King's Cross Station
The King's Cross railway station is located on the edge of Central London, at the junction of the A501 Euston Road and York Way. Platform 4 at King's Cross station is Platform 93/4 in the first movie where Harry first got on the Hogwarts Express. A sign for Platform 93/4 still hangs in the station and there is even a luggage trolley that magically disappears into the wall.

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London Zoo
The reptile house in the London Zoo was used in the scene where Harry realizes he can communicate with snakes. The zoo, which is one of the oldest in the world, also has a new exhibit, Animal Adventure, that lets children climb, touch, tunnel and splash their way through the animal kingdom.

Westminster Tube Station
The Westminster Tube Station's modern glass and steel underground station was one of the key locations Harry and Mr. Weasley visited while traveling to a Ministry of Magic hearing. The station is also a practical stop while traveling around London as it is served by the Circle, District and Jubilee lines.

Christ Church College
Check out Christ Church College in Oxford which was used in a number scenes as Hogwarts interior and whose Great Hall was used to accommodate the feasts at the school.

West Highland Railway Line
The west Highland rail line in Scotland will be featured in the upcoming Deathly Hallows. The route provides a picturesque ride from Craigendoran (near Glasgow) to Fort William. You can also board a sleeper train from this route to London.

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· Scottish travel Web site plugs movie landmarks [Dallas News]
· Harry Potter England Escorted Tour [Lynott Tours]
· Deathly Hallows Filming Update [Leaky Cauldron]
· Harry Potter Coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: Leaky Cauldron]

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