From today, London locals and visitors alike will be able to experience a truly enchanting sight as a towering Christmas tree, inspired by the iconic, snow-covered village of Hogsmeade from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, appears in the capital. Housing its own Honeydukes sweet counter, the impressive 31-foot-tall installation officially opens today and those wanting to get their wizarding world Christmas fix can do so until 5th January 2026.
Adorned with approximately 800 scarlet and gold baubles nodding to Gryffindor colours, 100 letters from Hogwarts addressed to Harry Potter and nostalgically wrapped parcels set aside for the films’ beloved characters, each branch brims with Christmas and wizarding magic.
The tree sits atop model buildings, celebrating the wizarding village of Hogsmeade with a Honeydukes sweet counter which offers joyful confectionery gifts for sale, including quintessential Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans, Chocolate Frogs, Butterbeer cookies and bottled Butterbeer.
Eyes should also stay peeled for the Owl Post, from which the iconic Hogwarts letters spill, spiralling around the tree. As for the tree’s topper, familiar snowy owl Hedwig presides over the display, clutching a delivery of her own.
When: Until 5th January 2026
Opening hours: 9am – 6pm daily
Location: King’s Cross Station, London
Visitors will be able to explore the detailed shop windows which surround the tree, modelled after some of the wizarding world’s most beloved locations, and sharp-eyed visitors will find delightful hidden details and ‘Easter Eggs’ tucked into every window:
Owl Post – Discover wrapped Weasley products, Hogwarts acceptance letters, a Weasley’s whimsical ice-skating snowman, and even Ministry letters from Mafalda Hopkirk.
Tomes and Scrolls – A treasure trove of mystical literature, including Gilderoy Lockhart’s headshots and bestselling book sets, plus other wizarding world books and notebooks.
Ollivanders – Spot the wandmaker’s artisan wand boxes and those with a keen eye will see the Bowtruckle hiding amidst the wand stands.
Gladrags Wizardwear – See magical tailoring tools in action with robes, scarves, and ties from the wizarding fashion house.
Just a snowball’s throw away from the festive pop-up, Harry Potter Shop King’s Cross will have the full range of products available for purchase.
Those looking for enchanting gifts can peruse charming small Hogwarts School Trunks, cuddly owls inspired by the beloved messengers, or elegant feather quills for jotting down magical musings – a brand-new item available just in time for Christmas.
Beautifully crafted notebooks, unique wands straight from the wandmaker’s bench at Ollivanders, as well as robes and scarves – perfect for keeping warm during the festive season – will also be available.
The Christmas magic doesn’t end there! The beloved Hogwarts in the Snow feature at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter runs until 18th January 2026 where visitors can experience Christmas in the wizarding world. Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be found here – https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/tickets/.
