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Durham Castle

Durham · United Kingdom  ·  Hogwarts exterior

Harry Potter filmed at Durham Castle, Durham. A castle in Durham that is now part of a university college stood in for Hogwarts exteriors. On screen it's Hogwarts exterior.

Durham Castle, Durham

Where to go

54.7749, -1.57558

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
Harry Potter (2001)
On screen
Hogwarts exterior
In real life
Durham Castle, Durham
Can you visit?
Access not confirmed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Harry Potter film at Durham Castle?
At 54.7749, -1.57558 in Durham. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Durham Castle?
Access not confirmed.
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