Embark on a magical Harry Potter walking tour in Oxford, exploring the enchanting sites and famous books. Join a fun guide, take a quiz, and discover the history of Oxford University.
- Blackwell’s Bookshop - Not quite Flourish and Blotts but as close as a muggle bookshop can be. Blackwells is the dream of every Ravenclaw, holding approximately holding 250,000 volumes, which translates to 3 miles of books! This is even more impressive knowing that their first store measured only 12 feet square, and held just 700 used books. Don’t forget to have a look at the roof of the building from a distance. Don’t worry the stone figure you’ll see on top isn’t someone petrified. It is a statue by Antony Gormley; one of a series of sculptures called “Another Time II”. - Bodleian Library - One of the largest libraries in England and home to archaic medieval books on spells and wizards! - Clarendon Building - Learn about how magic or occult sciences were studied at Oxford! These were not seen as completely separate from science until the end of the seventeenth century, so alchemy and astrology were researched here until then. - New College - Despite the name, it is one of the oldest Colleges at Oxford, built-in 1379. With its medieval cloisters and beautiful spaces it is easy to see why they decided to film multiple scenes for Harry Potter here! - Radcliffe Camera - A truly iconic Oxford landmark! Learn about the underground passages students take and the rules librarians enforce. Not quite as intensely as Madam Pince though. Externally covered. The Radcliffe Camera is not accessible to visitors without a Library pass or a student pass - University Church of St. Mary the Virgin - An iconic door hidden to the side would be inspirational for another famous children’s writer, CS Lewis for his famous Chronicles Of Narnia. Hear how he and Tolkien would meet weekly and take inspiration from the Oxford landscape Externally covered. The group will not enter the church but the church can be visited for free before or after the tour. - The Divinity School - This dramatic site is not only one of the oldest parts of the University, but it was also used in various scenes when filming of Harry Potter was taking place in Oxford. Instantly recognisable as a Harry Potter site, with one of the best examples of medieval architecture in England.
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Non-magical folks are invited! Embark on a whimsical journey into the historic structures of Oxford University, including New College and the Bodleian Library. Experience an enjoyable trip with a witty Oxford student guide, equipped with a quiz, an assortment of props, and a plethora of corny jokes and puns. This tour is perfect for dedicated Harry Potter enthusiasts, those who discreetly cherish the series, and even those without prior interest seeking an enjoyable exploration method! Also, the tour highlights other renowned books like Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the Hobbit, and Lord of the Rings, as well as delving into the history of Oxford University.
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