Hogwarts by judithg

Hogwarts

I took Rachel and Adam to the Harry Potter Studio Tour. We haven't done a day out at an 'attraction' in years - it's really hard to find something they both want to go to for a start and then they both have to be home and available - so I felt quite nostalgic. Poor Nigel was at the airport waiting for a business trip... We waited until the kids are back at school but it was still quite busy. I can highly recommend it - you don't need to be an HP fan - the set construction, artwork, graphics, make up, costume etc etc were all amazing. I expected that they would be a bit 'make do' in places but the detail was incredible - I suppose it's the price you pay for high quality film. This model was right at the end and was breathtaking. I think it's about 1/8 real size so pretty big - they used it for all the broomstick scenes etc - they send little cameras flying through the gaps and then add in the green screen action shots. There are lights in the windows and can even give the impression of people walking past the windows inside. I might go again when it's set up for winter asI'm sure there was loads that we missed & I'll let Nigel come!
Great Hogwarts shot, has a fairy feel about it even here. Where is the studio? It sounds like one for me just love HP.
September 8th, 2015  
@jennywren Near St Albans. The website is good apart from the ticket prices - they weren't clearly
Aid out and I got us s deal with digital guide which wasn't necessary and a bit awkward to carry although Adam said he watched quite a bit of the extra features. Anyway - I'd just get a straight ticket - also food not great but everything else AMAZING!!
September 8th, 2015  
@judithg Many thanks.
September 8th, 2015  
Super shot.
September 8th, 2015  
Great shot
September 8th, 2015  
Wonderful view of Hogwarts, so enjoyed Harry Potter
September 8th, 2015  
Great shot
September 8th, 2015  
Very cool
September 8th, 2015  
Looks impressive! Good shot
September 8th, 2015  
Brilliant, I want to do that tour too
September 8th, 2015  
nice! did they argue and ask "are we nearly there yet?" I've heard its a good tour
September 8th, 2015  
It looks a super place to visit, glad you had a good day Judith
September 8th, 2015  
"a grand day out" Judith :)
September 8th, 2015  
Fascinating; kids must have enjoyed the tour!!
September 9th, 2015  
So jealous ;). Looks and sounds amazing, will add it to the to do list when we finally make it back to beautiful England :)). Fav for me as a passionate HP fan :)!!
September 9th, 2015  
Great capture of this and sounds like a fun outing
September 9th, 2015  
That is an amazing architectural model....I love it! Might have to put that tour on my To Visit list when I make it back to the UK!
September 11th, 2015  
Gracious - it looks as if I might actually decide to go and watch one of these films!
September 14th, 2015  
Five points from Gryffindor!

But seriously, the HP studio tour is fantastic, well worth a visit. Nice shot, Judith.
September 17th, 2015  
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