I am a massive Harry Potter fan. I grew up with the characters and was even one of those mad people who dressed up and queued at midnight to get the last book. I'm not even embarrassed. So when Ella asked me to visit the studios with her I obviously said yes and danced around the room.
We met up in London and then caught the bus to the studio. Even the bus ride was exciting. Once at the studios it just felt like we had stumbled upon a world where its cool to like Harry Potter. All of the staff were so knowledgeable it made the whole day even more enjoyable.
The sets are amazing, and so detailed that they actually add to the magic of the Harry Potter world rather than dispelling it. One thing I really enjoyed was the special event that they had on. Throughout the summer there were different special events, and when we went it was 'bludgers and broomsticks' which meant that they had people talking about the quidditch props, including the guys who had made all the brooms. It was at this point that me and Ella realised that we had spent 4 years doing the wrong degree...
If you are a massive Harry Potter fan then you have to go, and take a friend who is equally obsessed. You will come away excited but also a little bit sad that your Hogwarts letter never arrived.
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