building · Northumberland, England
Alnwick Castle
A filming location from Harry Potter in Northumberland.
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The scene
The castle's outer bailey is where the first films staged Harry's broomstick flying lessons, the lawns Madam Hooch teaches on.
How to visit
Paid entry; the castle runs daily broomstick-flying sessions on the same lawns, which kids love. It's still a family home, so opening is seasonal, check dates. Allow half a day.
Address: Alnwick NE66 1NQ, United Kingdom · Open in Google Maps
- The Alnwick Garden and its giant treehouse are next door.
- Northumberland's wide beaches (Bamburgh, Embleton) are a short drive.
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Good to know
- What was filmed at Alnwick Castle?
- The castle's outer bailey is where the first films staged Harry's broomstick flying lessons, the lawns Madam Hooch teaches on.
- Can you visit Alnwick Castle?
- Paid entry; the castle runs daily broomstick-flying sessions on the same lawns, which kids love. It's still a family home, so opening is seasonal, check dates. Allow half a day.
- Where is Alnwick Castle?
- Alnwick Castle is a real filming location in Northumberland. Alnwick NE66 1NQ, United Kingdom