Can you believe that this year marks 25 years since the first Harry Potter film hit the big screen? What better way to celebrate than among the authentic film sets? From 7th May to 7th September 2026, fans visiting Warner Bros. Studio Tour London will have the opportunity to do just that, as the brand-new summer feature transports them back to where the filmmaking magic started.

Aptly named First Year at Hogwarts, this feature will showcase iconic moments, displays and props from the first film that will allow you to feel just as Harry did when he first walked the halls of Hogwarts.

Before the Studio Tour even starts, fans will have the opportunity to remember the moment where Harry Potter discovers his Hogwarts house as Professor McGonagall places the Sorting Hat upon his head.

In the Great Hall, Gryffindor banners will hang proudly above the long tables, and a flurry of floating hats will be suspended from the ceiling as if thrown by students in celebration, visitors will find themselves immersed in the joyful atmosphere of a first-year End of Term Feast. A perfect opportunity to celebrate the moment where Gryffindor secured the House Cup – breaking Slytherin’s six-year winning streak!

The Gryffindor Common Room will undergo a transformation too, displaying the iconic scene in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone where Hermione Granger proved how (in the words of Ron Weasley) brilliant-but-scary she was when she cast Petrificus Totalus on Neville Longbottom.

The Quidditch fans among you will be delighted as filmmaking secrets will be revealed about this wizarding sport. Not only will you learn how flying lessons and Quidditch matches were filmed, but you’ll also get to see the original Quidditch polearm rig and learn the techniques used that set the standard for Quidditch throughout the film series.

It’s not just the visuals that make a Harry Potter film but the sounds too. Out in the Backlot Stage, a brand-new show, Secrets of Sound Effects, will make its debut. This audiovisual experience will reveal behind-the-scenes secrets about art of Foley and how sound effects are used to bring the world of Harry Potter to life.

One of the stars of the first Harry Potter film had to be Fluffy! Hagrid’s three-headed dog that he brought from a man in a pub certainly made a huge impression. With Fluffy’s paw mould, bought back to life by some of the original Creature Effects Department, accompanied by the original self-playing harp that lulled the dog to sleep, this summer feature will allow you to learn more about the furry obstacle that protected the Philosopher’s Stone.

As we’re talking about obstacles, we have to mention Ron’s epic game of wizard chess that saw him take on the giant pieces and win! Visitors will be able to relive that moment with a photo opportunity and display that features moving chess pieces, as well as the original Knight that Ron sacrificed himself on.

All first-years need their wizarding supplies. So don’t forget to pick up a newly expanded Activity Passport and follow in the footsteps of countless Hogwarts students taking a trip down Diagon Alley, visiting shops such as Ollivanders and the Magical Menagerie, as you tick things off on your shopping list.

To top it all off, a brand-new exclusive event First Year at Hogwarts – Opening Night will also be coming to the Studio Tour in celebration of the anniversary. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to this event where they can see the feature up close with insight from behind-the-scenes talent who worked tirelessly to bring the first film to life. Tickets go on sale at 10am on 10th March, on the Studio Tour website.

For further details about the Studio Tour and tickets for this particular feature, including Opening Night, visit the official website.