Poster Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 2001

Where was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone filmed

2001, Fantasy Adventure
Filming country: United Kingdom

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was filmed in London & Oxford in the United Kingdom.

Leaky Caldron

In movie

Scene where Hagrid escorts Harry to The Leaky Caldron. At the time the store was empty, it is now occupied by The Glass House.


Real

Scene was shot Leadenhall Market is one of the oldest markets in London, dating back to the 14th century. The market is covered with an ornate roof designed by Sir Horace Jones in 1881.
London



Hogwarts (library/infirmary)

In movie

Scene where Harry sneaks into the restricted section of the library using his invisibility cloak. Later, Hermione finds information on the Philosopher's Stone while the trio is studying. Later, Harry wakes up in the infirmary where he is being watched over by Dumbledore.


Real

Scene was shot The University of Oxford's Divinity School was constructed between 1427 and 1483 in the Perpendicular Gothic style and is the oldest purpose-built structure on the university. On the upper floor is the Duke Humfrey's Library which is part of the Bodleian Library, the main research library at the university.
Oxford



The Dursleys' house

In movie

Scene where Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Hagrid leave Harry on the doorstep of the Dursley's house. Many years later, the family and Harry leave to avoid the relentless letters from Hogwarts.


Real

Scene was shot In a quiet suburb of London, near the town of Bracknell
Bracknell



Platform 9¾

In movie

Scene where Harry heads to catch the train and with the help of the Weasleys he heads to the hidden platform. Filmed between platforms 4 & 5.


Real

Scene was shot A major train station in the heart of London, King’s Cross opened in 1852 and acts as the terminus for several major train lines running throughout the United Kingdom. In 2005 the station underwent a large renovation that included a distinctive new arched departures concourse.
London King's Cross



Hogwarts (corridor)

In movie

Scene where The new Gryffindor students are led to the entrance to their common room.


Real

Scene was shot Originally known as the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, Gloucester Cathedral was constructed between 1089 and 1499 in a wide variety of Romanesque and Gothic styles due to its various additions built over the centuries.
Gloucester Cathedral Church of St. Peter



Hogsmeade Station

In movie

Scene where The new students get off the train and are greeted by Hagrid who leads them off to the school. At the end of the year Hagrid gives Harry a photo album of his family.


Real


Goathland



Reptile House

In movie

Scene where Harry talks to a snake and accidentally uses magic to drop Dudley into the snake's enclosure.


Real

Scene was shot The Reptile House at London Zoo.
London



Hagrid's Hut

In movie

Scene where The trio heads to Hagrid's Hut to talk to him and later they have to return with Draco as punishment.


Real

Scene was shot Black Park is a 618 acre park located in Buckinghamshire. The park is popular with films due to its easy accessibility, flat landscape with relatively little undergrowth, and convenient location right next door to Pinewood Studios.
Slough



Hogwarts (charms)

In movie

Scene where Professor Flitwick teaches Charms to the new students and Hermione manages to cast Wingardium Leviosa on a feather.


Real


London



Hogwarts (grounds)

In movie

Scene where Madame Hooch teaches the students how to fly on their broomsticks and Harry ends up demonstrating his flying abilities while saving Neville from Draco's bullying. Later the students walk around campus after exams.


Real


Alnwick Alnwick Castle



Hogwarts (classrooms/hallway)

In movie

Scene where Professor Snape gives Harry a hard time during the potions class (in the Sacristy). McGonagall introduces Harry to Oliver Wood outside Professor Quirrell's Defense from the Dark Arts classroom (in the Warming Room). The trio find Harry's father's name in the Quidditch trophy case. Later, Harry finds the Mirror of Erised in a storage room (in the Chapter House).


Real


Lacock



Hogwarts (main stairs)

In movie

Scene where McGonagall greets the first year students before they enter the Great Hall on their first day.


Real


Oxford



Gringott's Bank

In movie

Scene where Hagrid takes Harry into Gringott's to access his vault.


Real

Scene was shot The home of the High Commission of Australia, the longest held diplomatic mission in the country, was opened in 1918 after years of delay due to WWI. The building was designed by Alexander Marshall Mackenzie and Alexander George Robertson Mackenzie and built mostly from materials imported from Australia.
London




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