Durham Cathedral

Harry Potter · Filming location

Durham Cathedral

In the story · Philosopher's Stone (film 1, 2001); Chamber of Secrets (film 2, 2002)

A real filming location. In the cloister, Harry lets his owl Hedwig fly off across the snowy courtyard in Philosopher's Stone. The cloister and some rooms of the cathedral are also Hogwarts corridors and classrooms in the first two films.

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Where to stand for the photo

From the cloister walk, frame the square green courtyard through an arch, as when Hedwig takes off.

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Getting there

  • Address: The College, Durham DH1 3EH
Transport
Durham station about 15 minutes on foot, uphill.
Access
Free to enter, with a suggested donation. Visiting hours are shorter on Sundays and change for services and events: check the plan-your-visit page.
Public sources (3)

Sources found on October 20, 2026.

Every place checked against public sources

Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides

We always say if it is:

  • The real filming location
  • A place standing in for it
  • Inspired by the story

Where to eat nearby

Every place checked against public sources

Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides

We always say if it is:

  • The real filming location
  • A place standing in for it
  • Inspired by the story
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