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The Jacobite, better known as the Hogwarts Express of the Harry Potter films, runs across the spectacular Glenfinnan Viaduct. Fifty Fifty / Press Association Images
The grounds of Durham Cathedral, where Harry, Hermione and Ron stroll between wizardry lessons. Photo: David Wood / National Trust
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Gloucester Cathedral appears in two of the 'Harry Potter' films. Photo: The National Trust
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The Cloisters at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire. It is the site for the Hogwarts school in the films. Photo: Mark Bolton / National Trust
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De Vere House is the real-life home where Harry Potter was born. Photo: De Vere House
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Inside the De Vere House, where people can now stay the night. Photo: Airbnb
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Take your own Hogwarts Express journey with a ride on the Jacobite steam over the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Photo: VisitScotland
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The Jacobite, better known as the Hogwarts Express of the Harry Potter films, runs across the spectacular Glenfinnan Viaduct. Fifty Fifty / Press Association Images
The grounds of Durham Cathedral, where Harry, Hermione and Ron stroll between wizardry lessons. Photo: David Wood / National Trust
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Gloucester Cathedral appears in two of the 'Harry Potter' films. Photo: The National Trust
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The Cloisters at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire. It is the site for the Hogwarts school in the films. Photo: Mark Bolton / National Trust
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De Vere House is the real-life home where Harry Potter was born. Photo: De Vere House
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Inside the De Vere House, where people can now stay the night. Photo: Airbnb
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Take your own Hogwarts Express journey with a ride on the Jacobite steam over the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Photo: VisitScotland
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The Jacobite, better known as the Hogwarts Express of the Harry Potter films, runs across the spectacular Glenfinnan Viaduct. Fifty Fifty / Press Association Images
This Harry Potter-inspired tour across the UK will leave you spellbound
How to see the real Hogwarts and book a stay in Godric’s Hollow
Emma Pearson
26 November, 2021
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