Perfect place for Potterheads
If you are diehard fans of the Harry Potter series, please book the Warner bros studios well in advance (if possible the day you book your tickets, go for the studio booking, or else there are high chances of tickets being sold out. We opted for the Harry Potter bus tour instead.
Day 2 | 13th May | London:-
Hyde Park – Take the underground to reach the Hyde Park corner (at Piccadilly Line), from where Hyde Park is 2 mins walk. It is the largest royal park in London and you need at least 3-4 hours to explore the entire park. On the northeast corner, you would find the Speakers Corner, majorly for demonstrations and protests. Also, you will find the 7th July Memorial which commemorates the victims of the 7th July 2005 London bombings, around the park. Despite all this, just a romantic and peaceful walk takes away all your tiredness of the day.
Harry potter bus tour – It is a 3-hour tour, which you can either book online or get your vouchers through BritRail 2for1 offer. We made a mistake by booking online where he missed out on the 2for 1 offer, which we would have got from the BritRail pass. The tour takes you to the outdoor Harry Potter film locations, with our tour guide Fiona was really good.
Whitehall – The first stop of our Harry Potter location, the area around Whitehall was filmed in Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows (part 1) where Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger enter the Ministry.
Borough market & Leadenhall market – The food market, one of the oldest and largest markets in London. We stopped next at the Borough market to spot The Leaky Cauldron of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Leadenhall market to spot the Diagon Alley of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone. A must-try place at the Borough market is Maria’s Market Café, famous for its breakfast and strong tea.
Borough Market
Borough Market Leadenhall market
St Paul cathedral – A historical church and the seat of the Bishop of London, the spiral staircase of the cathedral is an important location of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Millennium Bridge – You can stand behind the London school and take a look at the Millennium Bridge, which is nicknamed “Wobbly Bridge” in Harry Potter and Half Blood Prince.
King Cross station – Platform 9-3/4– Our last and final stop. You could stand in the queue and get clicked with the disappearing luggage trolley and the harry potter wand to pose. You could collect the hard copy for £ 10 or simply click a free picture on your camera.
St. Paul Cathedral Millennium Bridge King Cross Station
Coca-Cola London Eye – You would have a 360-degree view of London from the London Eye, along the river Thames. It is also included in BritRail 2for1 offer.
Harrods – Do try this department store replete with luxury brands, restaurants, and other personalized services. It will create a big hole in your pocket, so I would suggest limiting yourself to window shopping only.
Camden market – We tried the Camden market, on sheer suggestion but it is not worth buying anything from there. The price for the quality of the products sold is exorbitant.