Gloucester Cathedral
Gloucester Cathedral – west cloister walk
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- On screen
- Corridor to the Gryffindor common room
- Where
- Gloucester, Gloucestershire
- Time & access
- Free entry (donation welcome); may close for services.
In the film
The first-years follow Percy along the cloister to the Fat Lady’s portrait. The cloisters return in Chamber of Secrets and Half-Blood Prince, where Harry overhears Snape and Draco.
History in brief
Gloucester Cathedral began as an abbey church in 1089. Its cloisters, built in the later 14th century, hold some of the earliest fan vaulting in England.
The place today
Open to visitors as part of the working cathedral.
Always check opening times, access rules and travel advice before you go.