Was Borough Market used in Harry Potter?

London's Borough Market serves as the location of the Leaky Cauldron in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Dating back to the 12th century, its centuries-old buildings and bustling atmosphere make it the perfect place to hide a magical pub!

Was Harry Potter filmed in Borough Market?

There have been two entrances to the Leaky Cauldron during the filming of the Harry Potter movies. For the first film, a shop in Leadenhall Market was used. After that, however, a small shop at Borough Market was used and features in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

What was filmed in Borough Market?

Borough Market and the surrounding streets have been used as a film location for such features as Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004). More recently some scenes in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) were shot there.

Which London market was used in Harry Potter?

Most notably, part of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was filmed at Leadenhall Market in 2000-2001, representing the iconic wizard and witch pub The Leaky Cauldron, and also inspiring the magical shopping street Diagon Alley.

What is the pub in the Borough Market from Harry Potter?

After the first film, the entrance to The Leaky Cauldron was filmed in Borough Market. A small flower shop was used and features in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

The one appearance of Leadenhall Market in Harry Potter

What market was Diagon Alley filmed?

Shot: Leadenhall Market shows up in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as the exterior for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron.

What market was Diagon Alley based on?

J.K Rowling used Leadenhall Market as an inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series. We visited the market and it was easy to see how it could inspire her to write. It was the early afternoon and there weren't too many people around making it easy to geek out.

Where was Diagon Alley filmed in London?

Leadenhall Market in the City district was used as Diagon Alley. The entrance to wizard's pub, the Leaky Cauldron, is an optician in Bull's Head Passage.

Where is Daniel Radcliffe house in London?

Daniel Radcliffe's childhood home is back on the market. The four-bedroom terrace in Fulham was originally listed at £1.45 million in May but failed to find a buyer and, recently refurbished, is now on Chestertons' books for £1.4 million.

Where is 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.

Why is Borough Market so popular?

At the Southwark market you'll find British and international foods. Celebrities, chefs, locals and tourists alike visit the Borough Market for its high-quality foods and cheap take-away restaurants. The market is popular for its many cheap eats provided by its lunchtime traders.

Is Borough Market Diagon Alley?

Diagon Alley: Leadenhall Market/Borough Market

The beautifully preserved victorian architecture made for the exterior shots of the alley and an empty shop (now an opticians) was used as the doorway to the Leaky Cauldron pub. Borough Market was used at a later date as the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron.

Was Bridget Jones filmed in Borough Market?

The titular leading lady from the Bridget Jones's Diary series (2001-2016) lives in a flat above The Globe pub in Borough. External scenes from the movie were filmed in the surrounding area, including in Borough Market where Bridget (Renée Zellweger) bought the ingredients to make her infamous blue soup.

What village was Harry Potter filmed in?

Godric's Hollow set in Wiltshire

Nearby, a cottage in the old village of Lacock served as the exterior of Harry's childhood home at Godric's Hollow, in the terrifying scene where Lord Voldemort killed Harry's parents in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001).

Where is Emma Watson living in London?

In the year 2023, she divides her time between two opulent residences: a timeless townhouse nestled in the heart of London and a sleek condominium in New York City. Emma's London abode graces Canonbury Place, a delightful enclave within the historic charm of Islington.

Where did JK Rowling live in London?

JK Rowling lived in London briefly after university. Staying in a flat on Clapham Junction. Opposite Clapham junction station is Severus Road, a name familiar from Rowling's Classics studies.

Where is Rupert Grint house?

Mr Grint bought the estate at Kimpton Grange near Hitchin, Herts, in 2009 for £5.4m but he is not thought to have ever lived there as it needed renovating. He tried to sell the 13,000sq ft property for £6m in 2018, but he is still the registered owner on land registry documents.

Where was Hagrid's hut filmed?

Landscape In Glencoe, Scotland

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

Which tube station was Harry Potter filmed?

Nearest Underground: King's Cross. Although Harry Potter and his friends actually board the Hogwarts Express at King's Cross Station, the exterior shots of King's Cross Station were actually of the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, which the filmmakers felt looked more like King's Cross than King's Cross did!

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.

Is there a leaky cauldron in London?

London's Borough Market serves as the location of the Leaky Cauldron in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Dating back to the 12th century, its centuries-old buildings and bustling atmosphere make it the perfect place to hide a magical pub!

Where is Knockturn Alley in London?

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.

What did Harry say instead of Diagon Alley?

Harry lands in Knockturn Alley in Chamber of Secrets, when accidentally saying (in the film version) "Diagonally" instead of Diagon Alley while using Floo Powder to get to Diagon Alley.

Was Harry Potter filmed in London?

Harry Potter's story is set in a magical, largely fictional Britain, but the film series used many real locations as evocative backdrops. Other settings, like Diagon Alley, exist only at Leavesden Film Studios (20 miles north of London).

What was Leadenhall Market used for in Harry Potter?

Harry Potter

Leadenhall Market was used to represent the area of London leading to the popular wizarding pub The Leaky Cauldron and was the inspiration for the magical shopping street Diagon Alley. Hagrid can be seen escorting Harry to the Leaky Cauldron down its atmospheric streets.