The Harry Potter film series turned many real-world locations into iconic landmarks for fans. This quiz looks at the sites behind the magic, from the platforms of London’s busy train stations to the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands.
You will see questions about specific filming locations, the history of heritage sites used on screen, and the technical side of the production. Some questions are straightforward, while others ask you to remember small details about the sets and studio tours.
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At London King’s Cross station, which famous platform do students use to board the Hogwarts Express?
Platform 5 1/4
Platform 5 1/4
Platform 7 1/2
Platform 7 1/2
Platform 9 ¾
Platform 9 ¾
Platform 10 3/4
Platform 10 3/4
In which country is the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct located?
Scotland
Scotland
Wales
Wales
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Cornwall
Cornwall
What specific scene was famously filmed in the outer bailey of Alnwick Castle?
Herbology class
Herbology class
Broomstick flying lessons
Broomstick flying lessons
Transfiguration class
Transfiguration class
Potions class
Potions class
The Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter is located at which former aerodrome?
Elstree Studios
Elstree Studios
Shepperton Studios
Shepperton Studios
Leavesden Studios
Leavesden Studios
Pinewood Studios
Pinewood Studios
Which cathedral served as the primary filming location for Hogwarts’ exterior corridors and the chapter house?
Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
York Minster
York Minster
The Warner Bros. Studio Tour features an expansive, detailed set of which famous wizarding shopping street?
Hogsmeade
Hogsmeade
The Great Hall
The Great Hall
Diagon Alley
Diagon Alley
The Ministry of Magic
The Ministry of Magic
Which iconic vehicle is famously seen crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct in the film series?
A flock of owls
A flock of owls
Flying Ford Anglia
Flying Ford Anglia
The Hogwarts Express
The Hogwarts Express
The Knight Bus
The Knight Bus
Alnwick Castle is the ancestral seat of which noble family?
The National Trust
The National Trust
The Duke and Duchess of Northumberland
The Duke and Duchess of Northumberland
The Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Edinburgh
The Queen of England
The Queen of England
Which historic London terminus is located immediately adjacent to King’s Cross station?
St. Pancras International
St. Pancras International
Euston Station
Euston Station
Waterloo Station
Waterloo Station
Paddington Station
Paddington Station
The construction of the Glenfinnan Viaduct was completed in which year?
1962
1962
1901
1901
1925
1925
1948
1948
Which English abbey was used to film the interiors of Professor Snape’s classroom and Professor Quirrell’s classroom?
Lacock Abbey
Lacock Abbey
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace
Longleat House
Longleat House
Chatsworth House
Chatsworth House
Which of these props is displayed in the Great Hall set at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London?
The Triwizard Cup
The Triwizard Cup
The Elder Wand
The Elder Wand
The Golden Snitch
The Golden Snitch
Professor Dumbledore’s lectern
Professor Dumbledore’s lectern
The Glenfinnan Viaduct is notable for being the first major railway bridge in Britain to be built from what material?
Cast iron
Cast iron
Mass concrete
Mass concrete
Concrete block
Concrete block
Red brick
Red brick
Which historical figure, born at Alnwick Castle, was famously nicknamed ‘Harry Hotspur’?
King Edward III
King Edward III
William Wallace
William Wallace
Robert the Bruce
Robert the Bruce
Henry Percy
Henry Percy
Which architect designed the original King’s Cross station building, opened in 1852?
John Soane
John Soane
George Gilbert Scott
George Gilbert Scott
Lewis Cubitt
Lewis Cubitt
Christopher Wren
Christopher Wren
How many spans or arches does the Glenfinnan Viaduct consist of?
31 arches
31 arches
26 arches
26 arches
21 arches
21 arches
16 arches
16 arches
Which university library provided the setting for the Hogwarts restricted section and library scenes?
British Library
British Library
National Library of Scotland
National Library of Scotland
Cambridge University Library
Cambridge University Library
Bodleian Library
Bodleian Library
What is the engine number of the ‘Hogwarts Castle’ locomotive used in the films?
999
999
4472
4472
5972
5972
727
727
Alnwick Castle was originally founded in which century?
11th century
11th century
13th century
13th century
15th century
15th century
17th century
17th century
What major set was added to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in 2019, including the Lestrange vault?
Gringotts Bank
Gringotts Bank
The Burrow
The Burrow
Number 12 Grimmauld Place
Number 12 Grimmauld Place
The Great Hall
The Great Hall
The Glenfinnan Viaduct is part of which historic railway line in Scotland?
West Highland Line
West Highland Line
Highland Main Line
Highland Main Line
East Coast Main Line
East Coast Main Line
Great Western Main Line
Great Western Main Line
Which London market served as the filming location for the exterior of the Leaky Cauldron in ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’?
Spitalfields Market
Spitalfields Market
Leadenhall Market
Leadenhall Market
Covent Garden
Covent Garden
Borough Market
Borough Market
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