Where was Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 filmed?

Hermione (Emma Watson) must make the difficult decision to leave home and magically delete herself from her parents' memories. This heartbreaking scene captures both the magnitude of the situation they face and Hermione's selflessness and courage. The action takes place in the tranquil comfort of the Granger home. Hermione is seen standing in the living room, her face filled with determination and grief. She holds her wand in her hand, pointing it at her unknowing parents, who are preoccupied with routine things and are unaware of the enormous transformation that is about to occur.

This scene was filmed at 9 Heathgate in London, a location found to the north of the city. To get there, take the Northern Line of the London Underground to Golders Green stop. To get to Heathgate from there, it's either a short bus ride or a nice walk through the leafy neighborhoods. If you’re driving, the journey from London’s center is around eight miles.

Severus Snape (Alan Rickman) meets with Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) and his Death Eaters in Malfoy Manor. He announces that the Order of the Phoenix intends to relocate Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), who is no longer protected by his mother's enchantment, to a secure location.

Derbyshire's Hardwick Hall is an Elizabethan country house that is thought to be the best example of the Elizabethan wonder house style. In the 1500s, it was built for Bess of Hardwick, and now the National Trust takes care of it. The house is famous for its large collection of priceless linens, such as the Gideon tapestries, which are the biggest of their kind. The whole Hardwick estate is open to visitors thanks to a relationship with English Heritage.

To get to this location, you’re looking at a drive of around 150 miles north from London via the M1. You’ll need to allow around three hours’ travel time.

Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane) and Harry are pursued by Voldemort's Death Eaters. As they fly through the sky, Hagrid steers them into a daring dive towards the southern entrance of the Dartford Tunnel. The tunnel, which runs under the River Thames, offers a brief respite from the relentless pursuit. Despite the danger, Hagrid maneuvers skillfully, evading the flashing lights from the Death Eaters' wands. All the while, Harry attempts to defend them with his spell.

The Dartford Crossing is the only fixed roadway crossing the Thames east of Greater London, and it's the busiest estuarial crossing in the UK with daily use in the thousands. This vital transport link, also known as the A282, connects directly to the M25, one of Europe's busiest motorways. Drivers must pay a charge to use the crossing between 6 am and 10 pm, every day.

To reach the Dartford Crossing, you’ll need to drive about 20 miles east of London along the A2, then join the M25 heading north. The Crossing is well-signposted and connects Kent and Essex.

Harry, Ron (Rupert Grint), and Hermione execute a daring plan to infiltrate the Ministry of Magic. They nobble three Ministry employees on Scotland Place. Using their hair and Polyjuice Potion, they transform into these unsuspecting individuals. Once disguised, they enter the Ministry as part of the morning arrivals, splitting up to use the employee entrances. Their mission is to steal one of Voldemort's Horcruxes, Salazar Slytherin's Locket.

This scene was filmed at Scotland Place, a short street in Whitehall, London. Harry Potter fans know it as the spot where the phone booth door to the Ministry of Magic is. In fact, it links Whitehall Place and Great Scotland Yard. There isn't a real phone booth on Scotland Place, even though it's a famous setting for stories. Fans of the Harry Potter books and movies have long been interested in this location because of its strong connection to the books.

To get there, take the London Underground. The Jubilee, Circle, and District lines all stop at Westminster Station, where you can get off the train. Scotland Place is right in the middle of old London, between Great Scotland Yard and Whitehall Place. It's only a short walk from there.

Harry and Ron enter the Ministry of Magic through a gentlemen's toilet. They descend two flights of stairs flanked by spiked black iron railings to reach the underground public restrooms. After drinking Polyjuice Potion to disguise themselves as Ministry personnel, they 'flush' into the Ministry. This unconventional entry gives a sense of humor and mystery to their daring goal.

In London's City of Westminster, Horse Guards Avenue is a well-known street. Like a bridge, it connects the main streets of Whitehall and Victoria Embankment. Also on the road is an eight-story office building that is home to the UK's Ministry of Defense.

Start at Westminster Underground Station to get to Horse Guards Avenue in London. Three different lines come into this station: the Jubilee, the Circle, and the District. After leaving the station, head east toward Whitehall.