film location
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - Making of Harry Potter
The Leavesden studios where all eight films were shot; the tour preserves the original Great Hall, Diagon Alley and Hogwarts Express sets.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Marshalswick
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Marshalswick
Marshalswick works well as a base: 19km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
Marshalswick is in England, United Kingdom, with about 9,000 people. You drive on the left here.
Marshalswick is a suburb of St Albans in Hertfordshire, England, located around 1.5 miles northeast of the city centre. The area was developed from the 1920s onwards. Neighbouring suburbs include Jersey Farm, Fleetville and Bernards Heath.
The 1950s parish church of St Mary's was built as a daughter church of StRead more
Leonard's Church, Sandridge and later became an ecclesiastical parish in its own right in 1972.
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What is there to see near Marshalswick?
Within an hour or so of Marshalswick: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - Making of Harry Potter (11 km), ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (19 km), Ace Cafe London (25 km), High Beach Tea Hut (27 km).
Are there any good drives near Marshalswick?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Marshalswick?
Marshalswick is in England, United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 9,000
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.7648, -0.3088
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Marshalswick
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.
19 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
Ace Cafe London
The 1938 North Circular roadside cafe that became the home of the ton-up boys and rocker culture, reopened on its original site in 1997 and still holding weekly bike and classic car meets.
25 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
High Beach Tea Hut
A simple roadside tea hut in Epping Forest that has been a legendary biker gathering spot for decades.
27 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
The Filling Station
A car-themed cafe and bar in a converted petrol station, celebrating automotive culture through its decor, events, and community spirit.
28 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
ZSL London Zoo
The world's oldest scientific zoo, opened in 1828, located in Regent's Park in central London.
28 km · about 30 min drive
film location
The Blue Door, Notting Hill
The doorway of William Thacker's flat at 280 Westbourne Park Road in the film Notting Hill, a short walk from Portobello Road market.
28 km · about 35 min drive
film location
King's Cross Station Platform 9 3/4
The London terminus where the Hogwarts Express departs; the real filming used the arch between platforms 4 and 5, and a trolley marker now sits by platform 9.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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