Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral – Cloister Garth
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- On screen
- Hogwarts courtyard
- Where
- Durham, County Durham
- Time & access
- Free entry (donation welcome).
In the film
Ron and Hermione talk Harry into Quidditch, and Harry lets Hedwig fly in the snow. In Chamber of Secrets, Ron’s slug curse backfires here.
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 place today
The lawn in the middle of the cloisters.
Always check opening times, access rules and travel advice before you go.