On Friday afternoon we drove on from Baddersly Clinton to the Travelodge in Borehamwood that we had booked, unfortunately they were having problems with their boiler and several of their rooms were out of action. So they moved us to another Travelodge about a mile away. It was a new hotel, and fine. Plus they gave us free breakfasts. So, it all worked out ok!
On Saturday morning we were up early so we could enjoy our breakfast before setting off for the Warner Bros Studios. We used the postcode from the Warner Bros Studio Tour website for our Sat Nav, and be warned that caused us some stress in the morning. I was convinced we were lost at one point. The postcode takes you out to what looks like a building site, a new housing estate by the looks of it, and the panic set in as there is no Warner Bros Studio in sight....and then when all hope is lost, you spot the Brown Sign pointing the way...phew!!! At last the day had arrived - Harry Potter Studio Tour!! Woo hoo! We were there early, so we had a look around the huge gift shop, then joined the queue. It moved quite quickly, and soon we were entering the magical world of Harry Potter. First there is a short film, then the screen goes up, doors open and you enter the great dining room of Hogswarts. It is incredibly impressive, as is the rest of the tour. You get to see various sets, props and costumes. It really brings the films to life! There is so much to see, as well as numerous information panels to read and videos to watch as you make your way around. We loved it, and i am so glad we went. Once you get past the Dining room, you can make your way around at your own pace. We were there about four and a half hours, but that included a stop in the backlot for butterbeer....ooh yum....and lunch at the studio cafe. The cafe was quite large, and the food was good. We both had something to eat and hot chocolate. Of course we also had a look around the gift shop. Its huge and well stocked, but most everything was expensive. Paul got himself a really lovely notebook, and i had some Harry Potter stationery. So we were restrained, but some folks were spending enormous amounts of money.
All too soon it was over, but we have so many happy memories! Its something we will never forget!
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