Stonehenge and Harry Potter
What do Stonehenge and Harry Potter have in common? Not much really, except they are both located in England and they are both pretty cool. On our last two days with Uncle Jerry we took day trips to see Stonehenge (about a two hour bus ride from London to Salisbury) and the Harry Potter studio tour (about a two hour bus ride from London to Leavesden).
During our visit to Stonehenge we learned a lot about this mysterious rock formation that has stood for 5,000 years. It might have been a religious temple or an astronomical clock or a burial ground. Whatever it’s intended purpose, it’s definitely spectacular. We joined hundreds of other tourists taking photos of the stones from every angle.
Jim, Joshua, Jessica, Jennifer, Joline, and Jerry at Stonehenge
Joshua, Jennifer, and Jessica at Stonehenge
Jim and Joline at Stonehenge
If you are a Harry Potter fan, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour is a must. This is a fantastic behind the scenes tour of the sets from the making of the Harry Potter movies. As we walked through the Great Hall, Diagon Alley, the Gryffindor Common Room, Hagrid’s Hut, the Potions Classroom, Dumbledore’s Office, and other memorable locations, we saw thousands of props, costumes, and models. You can even jump on the Night Bus, knock on the door at #4 Privet Drive, and buy a Butterbeer during the outdoor portion of the tour. We were in good company with all the other Harry Potter fans.
Joshua taking photos in the Great Hall
Gryffindor Common Room
Kids in front of door to Chamber of Secrets
Joline with Professor Umbridge’s costumes
Jerry and kids drinking Butterbeer in front of Harry’s house at #4 Privet Drive
Kids on the Hogwarts covered bridge
Jennifer giving Joshua a ride
Jessica in Diagon Alley
Joshua, Jessica, Jennifer, Joline, & Jerry in front of Hogwarts Castle model
Tomorrow Joline and the kids are off to Scotland to tour Edinburgh for a couple of days.
If you are Harry Potter fans, check out Australia House at the corner of Aldwych and the Strand. It is the building that was used for Gringott’s Bank.
Wow, both places do look awesome. Love it!! Colin just said, “I wish I could go there.”
What a great trip! You all are looking good. Glad Jerry could join you.
Very cool pictures! Had a great time:-)
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