Divination, Destiny and Dark Magic
1st May – 4th September 2024
Join us in celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban with a brand new feature for 2024. Discover new filmmaking secrets and explore fan-favourite sets, built by the original filmmakers and available at the Studio Tour for the very first time!
Discover Spellbinding Sets
During the special feature, you are invited to broaden your mind and cast yourself into the future as we showcase the noble art of divination. For the first time ever, the Divination classroom set will be on display at the Studio Tour, as seen when Harry, Ron and Hermione attend their first lesson with Professor Trelawney, allowing you to discover the details up close. Make sure to look out for the original Grim teacup!
During filmmaking, sets are often adapted to form new backdrops for different scenes. Following a few architectural changes, the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom set was transformed to become the Divination classroom. With a few adaptations, including the addition of foam beams, it was possible to give the space a whole new look on screen. When designing the look and feel of the set, filmmakers started with the idea of a traditional tea shop, with students sitting in pairs at round tables surrounded by mismatched teacups stacked high around the set. From there, the room was draped in rich red fabric and decorated with jewel-toned velvet pouffes, numerous patterned rugs and Arabian-style lanterns, creating a classroom in which eccentric Professor Trelawney would feel at home.
A new section of the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom can also be found at the Studio Tour during our Return to Azkaban Feature, complete with the Boggart wardrobe and sinister Boggart jack-in-the-box.
Uncover Wonders from the Wizarding World
Fans will also be able to discover the interior of the Knight Bus up-close and in action, as a full cross-section of the set has been constructed by the original filmmakers using authentic techniques. Experience the set rattling, chandelier swaying, beds moving and London’s city streets zooming past, just as Harry did during his journey to the Leaky Cauldron where he first encountered The Monster Book of Monsters.
The original Leaky Cauldron bed, used during filming, will also be displayed at the Studio Tour. Fans will witness The Monster Book of Monsters go on a rampage in Harry’s room and will be able to learn about the mechanics that bought the infamous book to life on screen.
Search for Scabbers
From the moment you step foot in the Great Hall, decorated with over 100 floating candles and the Hogwarts Frog Choir, you’ll begin the search for Scabbers. Remember to collect your Studio Tour passport upon arrival to join the search!
Ready to book?
Go behind-the-scenes and experience a magical day out. Tickets must be pre-booked and all extra features are included in the ticket price.