We all have our own festive traditions (be that trimming the tree, popping to Winter Wonderland, shopping for baubles in Selfridges or sipping on a mulled wine in your local pub,) but one of my favourites is fast becoming my annual trip to Hogwarts In The Snow. As a huge Harry Potter fan, when this opened up a few years ago my sister and I were practically the first in line to check it out - and we certainly weren't disappointed. From the moment you first catch a glimpse of the iconic Great Hall, to the closing breathtaking view of Hogwarts Castle, every moment is magical; so much so that I recently stopped by for the eighth time. (Is that a little excessive") If you haven't been before, then the Warner Bros Studio Tour is home to all the sets, props, costumes and creatures from all eight of the Harry Potter films; the self-guided experience is a must for any fans of the franchise, as you can completely immerse yourself in the wonder of the Wizarding World.
It's the only place in the world you can see all of the amazing detail that went into the films, and once a year it transforms into something even more special with the launch of Hogwarts In The Snow. For a two month period over Christmas (from late November until late January,) all the sets are dressed for the holidays - including the Christmas feast in the Great Hall, the slightly shabby looking tinsel in Harry and Ron's bedroom and even a sprinkling of snow all over the giant model used for aerial shots...