Harry Potter in London

Leadenhall Market and Diagon Alley

Leadenhall Market as a Diagon Alley stand-in — when to go, and how it differs from the Studio Tour set.

Leadenhall Market is a Victorian market in the City that appeared as Diagon Alley. It is beautiful. At lunch it is full of people who have never seen the films.

Go for architecture and a coffee. Do not expect shopfronts selling wands unless a pop-up is on. The studio’s Diagon Alley is the set.

When to visit

Weekend mornings are calmer than weekday lunch. Still a working market area.

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Be polite to people eating. It is not a closed set.

Why both exist

London is the city. Leavesden is the craft. Leadenhall is a location; the studio is the street they built.

What to expect on the day

1Timed Studio Tour tickets still sell out; book the slot before you stack a show.
2London locations and Leavesden are different days unless you have unusual stamina.
3Free cancellation depends on the operator, not on Lon365.
4We are not Warner Bros. We compare independent booking options.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Diagon Alley?

It stood in for it. The full street is at the studio.

Shops?

Normal City shops and food. Not a theme park.

How long?

20–40 minutes unless you eat.

Closest Tube?

Bank or Monument, depending on exit.

Combined with Platform 9¾?

Different parts of town. Budget Tube time.

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