Magical Mischief returns to the Studio Tour, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the mayhem caused by the Weasley twins in the Harry Potter film series. Visitors will begin in the Great Hall that has been transformed for the O.W.L. exams, complete with paper firing desks and Fred and George’s magnificent fireworks that light up the set. Discover the secrets behind Harry Potter’s flying Hogwarts letters, his beloved Invisibility Cloak and Aunt Petunia’s elegantly frosted levitating cake. Visitors can also relive the scene from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets where Neville Longbottom was suspended by Cornish Pixies during Gilderoy Lockhart’s Defence Against the Dark Arts class.
Summer Feature
7th May – 7th September
Prepare for an unforgettable summer in 2026 as the Studio Tour unveils a brand-new wizarding feature to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, ready to wow fans like never before. This new feature promises magical surprises, spellbinding sets and even more behind-the-scenes secrets from the Harry Potter film series. Keep an eye on our socials and website for more details, you won’t want to miss a moment of the magic!
Dark Arts
16th September – 8th November
This autumn, the Studio Tour invites fans to experience the return of its spine-tingling Dark Arts feature. The iconic Great Hall will be transformed with pumpkins suspended above the Hogwarts house tables which will be adorned with a festive Halloween spread. Visitors can step into the shadows of the Studio Tour as they encounter roaming Death Eaters and eerie Dementors with original ghost costumes on display. Aspiring witches and wizards can test their wand skills as they duel against the Death Eaters. Those who are brave enough can follow the Dark Mark trail using clues in a special Dark Arts themed activity passport.
Hogwarts in the Snow
14th November – 17th January 2027
The nostalgic Hogwarts in the Snow feature is making a return to the Studio Tour this festive season bringing with it a magical winter transformation. The spectacular Great Hall will be decorated in its iconic and original Christmas dress, as seen throughout the films. Visitors will remember the iconic scene where Harry Potter receives his first ever Weasley jumper in the Gryffindor common room, which has been festively decorated to celebrate. Other iconic sets such as the Forbidden Forest and Diagon Alley continue the theme as they are also dressed fit for a Christmas scene. The Hogwarts castle model will be covered in a blanket of snow using the same filmmaking techniques used in the Harry Potter film series, adding an extra layer of enchantment to this magical experience.
