Movie: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and the Goblet of Fire. Shot: Virginia Water was used to represent Hogwarts' lake where Harry rode on the Hippogriff in the Prisoner of Azkaban and where Hermione passed on messages to Harry and Ron in the Goblet of Fire.

Where did they film the Hippogriff flying scene in Harry Potter?

The great lake that Hogwarts is surrounded by was filmed at two different lochs, one being Loch Shiel. However, Loch Shiel was used for Buckbeak's flight and as the lake that the astronomy tower looked out over. With beautiful views, which is probably why the film team chose this Loch!

Where was the Buckbeak scene shot?

Loch Shiel

Buckbeak flew over this lake and Harry and Hermione looked across it from the astronomy tower in Half-Blood Prince. The loch is deep, nearly 400 feet, and enclosed by mountains on the northeast side. There are several islands on the loch, the largest of which has a ruined chapel.

Where were the Hogwarts scenes filmed?

Scottish Highlands

Many of the movies' exterior shots — especially scenes of the Hogwarts grounds — were filmed in the craggy, cloudy Highlands of Scotland (mostly in the Fort William/Glencoe area). The Hogwarts Express runs along the actual Jacobite Steam Train line (between Fort William and Mallaig).

Where was the Harry Potter lake scene filmed?

The Highlands of Scotland

Keep an eye out too for Loch Morar, the largest freshwater lake in Britain, which along with nearby Loch Arkaig and Loch Shiel were digitally blended together to create Hogwarts Lake.

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Where did they film Hagrid's house?

Landscape In Glencoe, Scotland

The filming location for Hagrid's Hut from the Harry Potter movies set up in Clachaig, Glencoe.

Where is Diagon Alley filmed?

Leadenhall Market in the City of London was used as Diagon Alley in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, whilst the entrance to wizard's pub, the Leaky Cauldron, is in real life an optician in Bull's Head Passage.

Where was Gringotts filmed?

Shot: The interior shots of Gringotts, the wizard bank run by goblins, were filmed inside Australia House. Fact: Australia House was opened by King George V in 1918 and is the home of the Australian High Commission.

Where is Diagon Alley in real life?

Diagon Alley / Victoria Street

It's easy to see where J.K. Rowling got her inspiration for Diagon Alley. Victoria Street curves down towards the Grassmarket and is within Edinburgh's Old Town - recognised as a World Heritage site. The eclectic mix of narrow, medieval buildings and Gothic spires is pure Potter magic.

Where was Hogsmeade filmed?

Goathland Train Station, Yorkshire

Located in the North York Moors, Goathland Train Station was the filming location for the Hogwarts station, Hogsmeade. Fans will remember the Hogwarts Express pulling into Goathland, as Hagrid welcomed the first years and led them across the lake to the castle.

Where is Hagrid's tombstone?

If you're on a broom, start near the Clock Tower Courtyard and travel south, towards the black lake. After a short distance, you'll see the hut on the shoreline. Land and you'll find a tombstone overlooking the lake.

Why were they killing Buckbeak?

An excessively proud creature, Buckbeak was snubbed when Draco Malfoy insulted him, resulting in him injuring the boy's arm. Draco's father insisted that the Hippogriff be put to death. Due to Malfoy's influence in the Ministry of Magic, he managed to ensure that ruling.

Where is the Hippogriff Castle?

The Hippogriff Marks The Spot map explained

This is Henrietta's Hideaway. The exact The Hippogriff Marks the Spot location on Henrietta's map is the far south-east tip of the Manor Cape region. This is where you can complete the quest and solve some puzzles.

How did they film The Hippogriff?

How was the Harry Potter Buckbeak scene filmed? Our favorite Hippogriff was made out of thousands of painted chicken and goose feathers, using tweezers and a spatula.

Where was Gryffindor filmed?

To recreate the Gryffindor Common Room, Gloucester Cathedral in the south of England was chosen as a location. Its long corridors and old windows, dating back approximately 1300 years, are the perfect backdrop to the communal scenes.

Where was the Hogwarts train filming location?

Platform 9 ¾, London Kings Cross station

One of the most popular filming location turned into a permanent tribute to the Harry Potter films. The platform appears multiple throughout the franchise to show students boarding the Hogwarth Express.

Where was Hogwarts Castle filmed?

Alnwick Castle starred as the magical Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry during the 2001 film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and the 2002 film, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone filmed on location at Alnwick Castle in autumn 2000.

Where did they film Snape's house?

Lacock Abbey was used for many interior shots, most notably Professor Snape's Potions class. The hallway is where Harry first hears the basilisk. Lacock was founded in the early 13th century as an Augustinian nunnery. Today the abbey is a quirky house with a variety of architectural styles.

Where was Hogwarts Dining Hall filmed?

Contrary to popular belief, no filming actually took place in the famous Christ Church Dining Hall. However, it did serve as an immense inspiration for Hogwarts' very own Great Hall. Due to its smaller-than-anticipated size, the Dining Hall was actually recreated on set in the Warner Bros.

Where was Hagrid's house filmed?

Glencoe. Glencoe is the backdrop to Hagrid's house in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. There were originally three sets created, including the huts and pumpkin patch nestled amongst the incredible scenery, overlooking the Torren Lochan, and the Signal Rock forest.

Where was Quidditch filmed?

Our very own Alnwick Castle was used as a filming location of both the Philosopher's Stone and the Chamber of Secrets. Harry and his classmates learned to fly broomsticks on the Outer Bailey, which is also where Harry learned to play the wizarding sport Quidditch.

Where was Prisoner of Azkaban filmed?

Three sets for the film were built in Glen Coe, Scotland, near the Clachaig Inn. Harry's ride on Buckbeak over Hogwarts' Lake was filmed at the Virginia Water Lake in Surrey. The Black Lake was also filmed from Loch Shiel, Loch Eilt and Loch Morar in the Scottish Highlands.

Where was The Goblet of Fire filmed?

Where was Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Filmed? Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was filmed in Ashridge Park, Bodleian Library, Dark Forest, Eastbourne, Glenfinnan Viaduct, New College, Pinewood Studios, Shepperton Studios, Steall Waterfall, Virginia Water and Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

Where was Knockturn Alley filmed?

Another hidden gem in London, Goodwin's Court was used as the location for Knockturn Alley. It features real street lanterns and darkly painted buildings. It's easy to miss, but that adds to the charm of stumbling across this small street.

Where is Godric's Hollow in real life?

Godric's Hollow set in Suffolk

The historic village of Lavenham, in Suffolk, was also used to create Godric's Hollow in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (2010). Lavenham Guildhall, a 16th-century, higgledy-piggledy timber-framed building, became Harry Potter's parents' derelict house on screen.