UK Connection

Day One

On arrival in London you will be met by your tour escort. Head towards the centre of London for a Harry Potter Walking Tour to discover famous film locations. Evening meal and overnight in London.

Day Two

Morning visit to the historic London Zoo – home to more than 600 species of rare and beautiful animals. It is in the reptile house here where Harry first learns of his ability to talk to snakes. Afternoon visit to Stonehenge before continuing to Bath. Evening meal and overnight in Bath.

Day Three

Travel to the medieval village of Lacock, now in the charge of the National Trust, is the location of picturesque 13th-century Lacock Abbey. A historic manor house, Lacock Abbey retains its medieval cloisters as well as later Tudor features. The Abbey was the setting for various interior scenes at Hogwarts School.

In the afternoon continue to Gloucester and visit the magnificent Gloucester Cathedral. It has been a place of worship for more than 1,300 years and is renowned for its stunning Gothic architecture. The cloisters are regarded as one of the most beautiful architectural features in Britain and the cathedral provides the setting for several scenes in the film. Overnight in Bath.

Day Four

Early morning departure to Oxford where you will enjoy a guided tour of the Bodleian Library the main research library of Oxford University. Both Duke Humfrey’s Library and the Divinity School were used as some of the interiors at Hogwarts. The Divinity School's vaulted ceiling is regarded as a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture. Also in Oxford, Christ Church and its Great Hall is used as a double for Hogwarts School. Overnight near Oxford.

Day Five

After breakfast check-out and coach transfer to the airport.

Extend your stay and visit...

York – apart from York station which was used as film location this historical city boast with exciting excursions like the National Railway Museum or the Jorvik Viking Centre.

Goathland – location for Hogsmead station.

Alnwick Castle -  the second largest inhabited castle in England. Caslte grounds were used as the location for some of Hogwarts' exteriors.

Accommodation choices

HOSTELS AND STUDENT RESIDENCES
The cheapest option, our hostels are chosen for their safety and cleanliness and to offer simple, no-frills accommodation. They vary in design and style but basically offer multi-bedded, single gender dormitories for students almost invariably in bunk beds for between 4 and 12 students. Adults are usually accommodated in separate twins and triple rooms. Single rooms are limited and strictly subject to availability. Some hostels offer rooms with en-suite WC's and/or showers but not all. In others there are always sufficient shared single-gender communal facilities. Meals are served, usually self-service or buffet style in their own dining rooms. Packed lunches are provided every day. Most hostels have space in the evening suitable for study purposes.

HOTELS
We work with a range of Tourist Class 2 and 3 Star standard hotels in many parts of the UK and London. They invariably offer simple, clean rooms for 2-4 students, all rooms with private bathrooms and TV. Adults are accommodated in Twin Rooms with limited singles available at a supplement. All Hotels provide a continental breakfast but many do not provide evening meals, which are therefore booked in private restaurants. Packed lunches, provided by the hotel or a professional service, are collected from the hotel every morning. Study space is often limited and may only be available at a charge, quoted on request.