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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Welwyn Garden City
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City works well as a base: 5 minutes from Welwyn, 24km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
Welwyn Garden City is in England, United Kingdom, with about 52,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Welwyn, about 4 km away.
Welwyn Garden City ( WEL-in) is a town in the Welwyn Hatfield district, in Hertfordshire, England, 20 miles (32 km) north of London. It was the second garden city in England (founded 1920) and one of the first new towns (designated 1948). It is unique in being both a garden city and a new town and exemplifies theRead more
physical, social and cultural planning ideals of the periods in which it was built. In 2021 it had a population of 51,505.
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What is there to see near Welwyn Garden City?
Within an hour or so of Welwyn Garden City: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - Making of Harry Potter (19 km), High Beach Tea Hut (23 km), ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (24 km), Ace Cafe London (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Welwyn Garden City?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Welwyn Garden City?
Welwyn Garden City is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Welwyn.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 51,505
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.8017, -0.2069
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 Welwyn Garden City
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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High Beach Tea Hut
A simple roadside tea hut in Epping Forest that has been a legendary biker gathering spot for decades.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.
24 km · about 25 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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The Filling Station
A car-themed cafe and bar in a converted petrol station, celebrating automotive culture through its decor, events, and community spirit.
30 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.
30 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club
A multi-level motorcycle culture hub in Shoreditch featuring a restaurant, bar, barbershop, and custom bike gallery.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Welwyn Garden City
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 43 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
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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