The film "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was filmed in London and Oxford, UK.

Filming locations:

Dursley's House

In the movie

Scene where Dumbledore, McGonagall and Hagrid meet at night to leave baby Harry on the doorstep of the Dursleys' house. Also, in daylight, the house is shown when Harry starts receiving a huge number of letters from Hogwarts.

In reality

The scene was filmed In a quiet suburb of London, near the town of Bracknell

Reptile House

In the movie

Scene where Harry talks to the snake and accidentally uses magic to lift Dudley into the snake enclosure.

In reality

The scene was filmed At the Reptile House in London Zoo.

Leaky Cauldron

In the movie

Scene where Hagrid escorts Harry to the Leaky Cauldron.

In reality

The scene was filmed Leadenhall Market - one of the oldest markets in London, dating back to the 14th century. The market is covered by an ornate roof designed by Sir Horace Jones in 1881.

Gringotts Bank

In the movie

Scene where Hagrid takes Harry to Gringotts to access his vault.

In reality

The scene was filmed Australia House, the longest continuously occupied diplomatic mission in the country, opened in 1918 after a multi-year delay due to World War I. The building was designed by Alexander Marshall Mackenzie and Alexander George Robertson Mackenzie and built largely from materials brought from Australia.

Platform 9¾

In the movie

Scene where Harry boards the train and, with the help of the Weasleys, goes to the hidden platform. Filmed between platforms 4 and 5.

In reality

The scene was filmed A major railway station in the heart of London, King's Cross was opened in 1852 and is the terminus for several main railway lines running across the UK. In 2005, the station underwent a major renovation, which included the construction of a new arched departure concourse.

Hogsmeade Station

In the movie

Scene where New students get off the train and are met by Hagrid, who leads them to the school. At the end of the year, Hagrid gives Harry a photo album of his family.

In reality

Hogwarts (main staircase)

In the movie

Scene where McGonagall welcomes the first-years before entering the Great Hall on their first day.

In reality

Hogwarts (corridor)

In the movie

Scene where The new Gryffindor students are led to the entrance of the common room.

In reality

The scene was filmed Originally known as the Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Gloucester Cathedral was built between 1089 and 1499 in a variety of Romanesque and Gothic styles due to various additions erected over the centuries.

Hogwarts (classrooms/corridor)

In the movie

Scene where Professor Snape scolds Harry during Potions class. McGonagall introduces Harry to Oliver Wood near Professor Quirrell's Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom. The trio finds Harry's father's name on a Quidditch trophy case. Later, Harry finds the Mirror of Erised in a storeroom.

In reality

Hogwarts (grounds)

In the movie

Scene where Madam Hooch teaches students to fly on broomsticks, and Harry demonstrates his flying skills by saving Neville from Draco's bullying. Later, students walk around the campus after exams.

In reality

Hogwarts, Charms classroom

In the movie

Scene where Professor Flitwick teaches Charms to new students, and Hermione successfully casts the Wingardium Leviosa spell on a feather.

In reality

Hogwarts (library/hospital wing)

In the movie

Scene where Harry sneaks into the restricted section of the library using his Invisibility Cloak. Later, Hermione finds information about the Philosopher's Stone while the trio studies. Harry wakes up in the hospital wing, where Dumbledore watches over him.

In reality

The scene was filmed The Divinity School of Oxford University was built between 1427 and 1483 in the Gothic style and is the oldest purpose-built building of the university. On the upper floor is the Duke Humfrey's Library, which is part of the Bodleian Library, the main research library of the university.

Hagrid's Hut

In the movie

Scene where The trio goes to Hagrid's hut to talk to him, and later they have to return with Draco as punishment.

In reality

The scene was filmed Black Park is a 618-acre park located in Buckinghamshire. The park is popular with filmmakers due to its easy accessibility, flat terrain with relatively little undergrowth, and convenient location adjacent to Pinewood Studios.