Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral – Chapter House
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- On screen
- McGonagall's Transfiguration classroom
- Where
- Durham, County Durham
- Time & access
- Free cathedral entry; Chapter House access can be limited.
In the film
Harry and Ron arrive late to McGonagall’s class. The room is used again in Chamber of Secrets and Half-Blood Prince.
History in brief
Begun in 1093 to house the shrine of St Cuthbert, Durham Cathedral is one of Europe’s finest Norman buildings and, with the castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 12th-century chapter house was partly demolished in 1796 and rebuilt in the 1890s.
The place today
Opened on some days and for tours.
Always check opening times, access rules and travel advice before you go.