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Scootoir Sep 16th, 2024 11:14 AM

Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio
 
My cousin and I (both retired librarians) will be in London this winter and plan to visit the Warner Brothers Studio Harry Potter attraction. I understand it is primarily a walk-through exhibit and would like to know if there are places to sit and have a rest through out? We're planning to take our time but will need to nurse a few aches and pains we've acquired over the decades. Also, what are the lunch options like? Thanks so much.

janisj Sep 16th, 2024 01:28 PM

There are seats and benches scattered about -- not in every room/area but in lost of places. Much as in many museums where some rooms have benches and some don't. But also -- they have small portable/folding stools one can borrow.

Scootoir Sep 16th, 2024 01:49 PM

Thank you, especially for the information on the folding stools, this is really helpful.

JohnEW2912 Sep 18th, 2024 11:34 AM

Make sure that you book your tickets well in advance. It gets booked up several months ahead of time, even in Winter.

Scootoir Sep 18th, 2024 01:22 PM

Absolutely, we're in the process of booking this week for winter which is why I posted here.

Scootoir Sep 18th, 2024 01:30 PM

How long did you find the visit took? Not including time spent eating or shopping, just the walk-through exhibits. Thank you.

janisj Sep 18th, 2024 05:00 PM

I'd book a morning slot and take as much or as little time as you want -- everyone has a different 'interest' and 'tolerance' level. Some will rush through -- which would probably take 2 or 2.5 hours, the FAQ page says the average visit is about 3.5 hours. If one is really into HP plus the tech side of movie making, I can see it taking 5 hours (including breaks)

I spent almost 4 hours with a tea break and late-ish lunch.

Travel_Nerd Sep 18th, 2024 05:22 PM

It took me about 3 hours but could have easily spent 4 or more hours. But I was reigned in because of a prior tour to the Doctor Who Experience (may it live on!) which I was at for nearly 4.5 hours solo and my travel companions nearly went to the police to get me.

So if you are a big fan, plan accordingly!

Scootoir Sep 19th, 2024 09:59 AM


Originally Posted by janisj (Post 17598923)
I'd book a morning slot and take as much or as little time as you want -- everyone has a different 'interest' and 'tolerance' level. Some will rush through -- which would probably take 2 or 2.5 hours, the FAQ page says the average visit is about 3.5 hours. If one is really into HP plus the tech side of movie making, I can see it taking 5 hours (including breaks)

I spent almost 4 hours with a tea break and late-ish lunch.

Thank you, perhaps the average from the FAQ is about right for us. We are both a bit hobbled at this stage in life and will need a few sit-down breaks.


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