Dont miss these mustdo activities in edinburgh edinburgh neighborhood guide how to get off the beaten path in edinburgh art lovers guide to edinburgh how to spend a rainy day in edinburgh culture lovers guide edinburgh where to find the best views in edinburgh harry potter tours from edinburgh. Visitors can sip coffee in the place where rowling first penned harry potter and the philosophers stone 1997 or wander down edinburghs very own diagon alley. See her hop aboard the jacobite steam train aka the hogwarts express, trace the edinburgh streets that inspired jk rowling, and go behindthescenes with the harry potter society. Complete guide to harry potter sites in edinburgh scotland plus. Top 10 places you must visit if youre a harry potter fan duration. Apr 01, 2020 if youre a huge harry potter fan like me, then youll definitely want to add edinburgh, scotland to your travel bucket list. The riddle family, moody, mcgonagall and a few other characters have headstones in this graveyard. J k rowling actually wrote the first few chapters of harry potter and the philosophers stone in the spoon cafe in edinburgh, but the elephant house is where she spent most of her time writing before she made it big.
How to plan a harry potterthemed trip to edinburgh. If youre a huge harry potter fan like me, then youll definitely want to add edinburgh, scotland to your travel bucket list. Mar 11, 2017 for devoted harry potter fans, edinburgh holds the key to a magical experience. Jan 25, 2019 it will be hogwarts heaven for young harry potter fans in february, as waterstones annual harry potter book night returns.
Rowling herself wrote most of the books in the scottish capital. No trip to scotland is complete without visiting edinburgh, its inspiring capital, a cosmopolitan town teeming with genius and culture. Owls, enchanted books that move of their own accord, wands and tunics are packed into the luggage. How to plan a harry potterthemed trip to edinburgh travel. Why not visit our food and drink section and book your favourite restaurant now. Harry potter walk in edinburgh edinburgh, scotland. Walk past key sites that inspired places such as diagon alley, and even see the cafes and hotels where the writer wrote her book series. Fans who want to spend a night in the luxurious suite have to pay approx. Best places in edinburgh for harry potter fans reiseblog op. Harry potter places in edinburgh, scotland elephant house. And its no surprise, given that j k rowling calls edinburgh home, and wrote many of the harry potter books here.
In case you didnt know, theres absolutely no need to spend big bucks to book an expensive tour. Pinned as the birthplace of harry potter, a visit to edinburghs the elephant house is a mandatory rite of passage for any potter fan. First of all, can you believe its 20 years ago since the first book was published. Its time for witches and wizards to brush up on their charms, potions and transfiguration as harry potter book night returns to waterstones stores in edinburgh the annual celebration of jk rowlings beloved world of hogwarts is coming back to four waterstones branches in the capital. Harry potter tours from edinburgh edinburgh travel recommendations from. Weve put together a guide to the key harry potter locations in edinburgh, as well as a guide. Best places in edinburgh for harry potter fans reiseblog. Apr 15, 2020 one of the most popular places in edinburgh for tourists, greyfriars kirkyard is a mustsee for harry potter fans. The ultimate selfguided harry potter tour in edinburgh. Nightlife and nights out in edinburgh, scotland this is.
Rowling suite and a package that includes a private tour and harry potterthemed cocktails starting at. If you are in scotland, you may also want to consider the harry potter related sites in edinburgh scotland. For devoted harry potter fans, edinburgh holds the key to a magical experience. Iconic harry potter film locations an itinerary visitscotland.
Jk rowling wrote her first book of harry potter in edinburgh. Rowling when writing some parts of the harry potter books. This harry potter walking tour gets fans closer to spots in edinburgh that inspired j. K rowling penned her harry potter and the deathly hallows book in 2007. As this is a limited version of our normal private tour package. Top 5 things to do in edinburgh for harry potter fans world. Magical harry potterinspired flat near edinburgh castle.
One of the most popular places in edinburgh for tourists, greyfriars kirkyard is a mustsee for harry potter fans. Edinburgh is where harry potter author jk rowling lived while she wrote most of the harry potter books and indeed where she still lives today. You can now stay in this luxury harry potterthemed. Culture trip has put together a guide specifically for harry potter fans. Rowling completed the final book of the series, harry potter and the deathly hallows. A massive thank you to each and every one of the people who took part in harry potter book night 2020. The room in question is now officially named the rowling suite, and costs. So, its not only an amazing place for me to live, but its also a great destination to visit for the 20th anniversary of harry potter and the philosophers stone. Harry potter harry potter book night harry potter event kit. Discover the best of edinburgh nightlife and enjoy great nights out in the city. Harry potter locations in edinburgh that muggles will love. She loved writing in cafes like the elephant house or cafe spoon former nicolsons cafe and got inspired by places nearby like the graveyard greyfriars kirkyard grave of. Edinburgh is the birthplace of harry potter and a mustsee city for any potter fan. Its been more than a decade since the release of the last harry potter book and almost a decade now since the.
A guide to the top harry potter sites in edinburgh. However, none of the harry potter films were filmed in edinburgh. Slightly more upmarket than the elephant house, the balmoral is the 5star hotel where j k rowling finished the final harry potter book, the deathly hallows. The elephant castle may be where rowling started the harry potter books, but the balmoral hotel. Mustsees in edinburgh for harry potter fans this is edinburgh. Jun 9, 2014 visit harry potter places found in scotland see more ideas about harry potter places, hogwarts and harry potter. But that doesnt mean we cant still pretend, and what better way to do that than feel like youre actually in the places where the magic was filmed for the movies. Free and easy selfguided edinburgh harry potter tour. Top 5 things to do in edinburgh for harry potter fans. Therefore, when i started planning my scotland adventure i decided some harry potter sites needed to be included you know for. The ultimate harry potter tour of edinburgh culture trip.
Edinburgh free tour city explorers tours edinburgh. Besides the graveyards amazingly intricate and ominous headstones, youll find many famous names from harry potter. Heres five places which inspired harry potter that fans must visit in exeter. Visit the locations in our guide and get a real sense of hogwarts and the. Visitors can sip coffee in the place where rowling first penned harry potter and the philosophers stone 1997 or wander down edinburgh s very own diagon alley. The grassmarket hotel has an ideal location for exploring the very best edinburgh has to offer whether your a harry potter fan or not. According to the rowling library, the room number 552 where she finished the book has now been named the j. Here are eight amazing harry potter places in edinburgh that just cant be missed. The free harry potter tour is an unofficial tour and is not endorsed by or associated with warner bros, jk rowling or any related part.
Weve also included edinburgh and alnwick castle see next section for more information about both on the map, two other places with harry potter connections that are not too far away. Harry potter book night coming to edinburgh waterstones with. Oct 11, 2017 in 1993, jk rowling moved to edinburgh, scotland and it was there she wrote a huge chunk of the harry potter novels, including where she finished writing harry potter and the deathly hallows. That said, rowling wrote the majority of the books in edinburgh, and many locations in the city are believed to have served as inspiration for places and even characters in the books. Mar 28, 2020 harry potter locations in edinburgh the elephant house cafe. Five places in edinburgh that inspired harry potter. Come to the free harry potter tour to explore the magic world that inspired jk rowling to create the universe of harry potter. See reallife locations that stirred the entrance to hogwarts, diagon alley, and tom riddles graveyard, while also visiting some of edinburghs main. A harry potter lovers guide to edinburgh, scotland. This is by far the most touristy place and brags with being related to the famous wizard. Located in edinburgh, the 5star victorian hotel is where j.
Let me show you how to plan a selfguided edinburgh harry potter tour to see all the best spots. Dec 14, 2017 5 places to look for harry potter in edinburgh. Explore the inspiration of harry potter grassmarket hotel. The ultimate selfguided harry potter tour in edinburgh 11. Of course nearly every harry potter fan visiting edinburgh will have this on their list of must visit locations, so expect large crowds and a lengthy line in the warmer months. Jan 11, 2018 harry potter has deep roots in edinburgh, being the place where the first harry potter book was written by jk rowling all those years ago but thats not the only connection there is now a luxury hogwartsstyle holiday apartment available to rent all year round, at around. There are many harry potter sites in scotland, but if youre visiting the capital then your time there wouldnt be complete without taking a tour of the edinburgh harry potter locations.
Weve rounded up the 11 places every harry potter fan must visit not only in scotland now if only we knew how to apparate. Rumours state that this cosy cafe served as a writing sanctuary for the woman behind the magic, while also doubling up as a convenient way to cut down on personal electricity bills in her flat. From fine dining to fast food and international cuisine edinburgh is a foodies paradise. While the wizarding world remains firmly behind the bricks of platform 9. Edinburgh for harry potter fans top 5 things to do in edinburgh. Magical harry potterinspired flat near edinburgh castle this neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in old town exploring, pubs and architecture check location 112a west bow 1, old town, edinburgh, eh1 2hh, united kingdom this neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in old town exploring, pubs and architecture check location excellent location. The sites that inspired harry potter in edinburgh are found all over the city centre, but mostly within walking distance. Most of jks writing of the potter series happened in edinburgh.
Hunting for harry potter in edinburgh tales of a backpacker. The top harry potter filming locations in the uk finding. Jun 10, 2014 the first and most renowned location to visit in edinburgh for harry potter fans will be the elephant house cafe, located at 21 george street. The final book was finished inside a standard room at the balmoral hotel one of edinburghs most renowned luxury hotels. The anniversary is often marked with new editions of the novels and events. But perhaps the best way to celebrate harry potter is to take a trip to where it all began.
Best places in edinburgh for harry potter fans reiseblog op juck. Oct 26, 2019 weve also included edinburgh and alnwick castle see next section for more information about both on the map, two other places with harry potter connections that are not too far away. I knew that no trip to edinburgh would be complete without searching for a little bit of harry potter in edinburgh. Its also a free tour with the opportunity to tip at the end. It was a huge success and weve loved seeing all the tweets from schools, libraries, bookshops and groups of friends holding events all over the world. Dec 05, 2019 well share the top harry potter sites in edinburgh and all the minor ones in this comprehensive harry potter guide to edinburgh. Walk the diagon alley, see the real hogwarts and meet the characters who are part of the magical world of harry potter. Five places in edinburgh that inspired harry potter it may seem at first that the old saying write what you know cannot be applied to fantasy literature featuring witches. From one potterhead to another, let me talk you through the mustdos in edinburgh for all harry potter fans. So read along as we discover the hidden secrets of harry potter in the magical world of edinburgh. Harry potter book night coming to edinburgh waterstones. Because while writing the famous books, rowling lived in edinburgh. Edinburgh is where harry potter author jk rowling lived while she wrote most of the harry potter books and indeed where. On this 2 hours free tour your expert guide will show you the most interesting and attractive spots of this seductive city.
With fresh fun bedrooms and style like no other, join us for a night or two soon at grassmarket hotel. You can now stay in this luxury harry potterthemed apartment. Before she made her fortune with the harry potter books, j. Below are 20 best harry potter inspired spots that have been created by muggles and are just as magical as anyone would expect them to be. Therefore, when i started planning my scotland adventure i decided some harry potter sites needed to be included you know for the kids, wink, wink.
The free harry potter tour has been made by harry potter fans to popularise the books of jk rowling and the magic world of harry potter in edinburgh. Youtuber and harry potter fanatic tessa couldnt wait to explore scotland, the country where jk rowling penned the adventures of the world famous boy wizard. Spontaneous potter is an entirely improvised harry potter comedy play, based on an. Weve rounded up the best harry potter locations in edinburgh so that. Its been 21 years since the first harry potter book was published. You can even get sorted into a house by the sorting hat. Well share the top harry potter sites in edinburgh and all the minor ones in this comprehensive harry potter guide to edinburgh.
Feb 23, 2017 most of jks writing of the potter series happened in edinburgh. Or book your place on a harry potter tour of edinburgh. If you are planning to spend the night in edinburgh. Harry potter fans love edinburgh as it was the home of j. If you only have 90 minutes to spare and want to follow a harry potter tour with a knowledgeable and fun guide, perhaps donning a robe and waving a wand, then the potter trail is awardwinning and comes highly recommended. Jun 26, 2017 there are many harry potter sites in scotland, but if youre visiting the capital then your time there wouldnt be complete without taking a tour of the edinburgh harry potter locations. Heres five places which inspired harry potter that fans. Rowling began writing the harry potter books here in edinburgh at the elephant cafe, and completed the last book at the balmoral hotel where she booked a room to complete the final book. Rowling when she wrote the majority of the harry potter books and there are several harry potter sites in edinburgh that fans can visit. Here is your guide to the hidden world of harry potter in edinburgh. As these tours are part of our private tour system, a flat fee of. Apr 12, 2020 in room 552 of this fivestar hotel is where j. Book ahead and stay the night here to immerse yourself in the ultimate. Complete guide to harry potter sites in edinburgh scotland.
The harry potter walk in edinburgh tour is the perfect way to explore its streets and learn how it all began. Its a combination of syrup and fosters, which doesnt sound terribly appealing but does have the taste of popcorn and. It will be hogwarts heaven for young harry potter fans in february, as waterstones annual harry potter book night returns. As a huge harry potter fan, i, therefore, knew i would fall in love with edinburgh. No trip to edinburgh would be complete without searching for a little bit of harry potter in edinburgh. The triwizard tournament it was a huge success and weve loved seeing all the tweets from schools, libraries, bookshops and groups of friends holding events all over the world. Hogwarts home is the last of five fullcolor travel guidebooks designed to help harry potter fans potterites visit places found in the united kingdom of great britain the uk that are associated with the harry potter universe the potterverse. Book shops around the country are holding special fun nights for fans of the boy wizard, with fun games, activities and fancy dress competitions.
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