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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Sopwell
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Sopwell
Sopwell works well as a base: 19km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
Sopwell is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 7,700, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Sopwell sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sopwell to your route.
About Sopwell
Sopwell House is a historic Georgian country house, a three-star luxury 126 bedroom hotel, country club & spa located south of St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. The main house is a Grad II listed building. It gained fame as the gathering place for the England national football team before international footballRead more
events. It has also hosted other club and international football teams. The facilities include a conference & banqueting centre, multiple meeting rooms, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, gym, studio, and spa.
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Where is Sopwell located?
Sopwell is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.7385 latitude, -0.3303 longitude.
What is the population of Sopwell?
Sopwell has a population of approximately 7,700 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,700
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.7385, -0.3303
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 Sopwell
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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
ZSL London Zoo
The world's oldest scientific zoo, opened in 1828, located in Regent's Park in central London.
26 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.
26 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.
27 km · about 30 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.
27 km · about 30 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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