Dinner in the Great Hall Events
Guests begin the evening with a drinks and canapés reception before taking their seats in the authentic Great Hall set, dressed for Christmas with towering trees, flaming puddings, and floating candles. Following a three-course dinner, visitors explore the Studio Tour after-hours, sampling misting drinks at the Potions classroom and refreshments at Platform 9 ¾. Along the way, guests can discover snowy sets including the Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley, and the Hogwarts castle model blanketed in filmmaking snow.
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Ages
Adult Only (18+) for some events, Family-friendly (ages 8+) for others
Food & Drink
The event includes welcome drinks and canapés, a three-course dinner with half a bottle of wine or three bottled beers per person and unlimited mineral water, a misting cocktail or mocktail, a glass of wine, beer or soft drink at Platform 9¾, and a tankard of Butterbeer at the Backlot Café.
Parking
Free car park outside the Studio Tour; Priority Parking by the entrance can be pre-booked online for an extra fee.
Accessibility
Blue disability badge parking bays are close to the main entrance.
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Tips & Advice
- The adult dinners are sold out, so families with children aged 8 and over should look at the separate Family Dinner in the Great Hall instead.
- Have your booking confirmation ready at the car park entrance, because the Car Parking Team checks it and each vehicle in a group needs its own.
- If you're coming by train, the electric shuttle from Watford Junction is included, and the last return bus leaves when the Studio Tour closes.
- Answer the pre-event request for dietary requirements so your canapés and three-course menu are sorted before you take your seat in the Great Hall.
- Leave e-scooters at home, because they aren't allowed on the shuttle bus or anywhere on site at the Studio Tour.
Special Events & Promotions
- A separate Family Dinner in the Great Hall runs on Friday 4th December for families with children aged 8 and over.
- Priority Parking next to the entrance can be added for an extra fee, pre-booked online only.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend the Dinner in the Great Hall?
These dinners are for adults only, open to over 18s. A separate Family Dinner in the Great Hall on Friday 4th December is for families with children aged 8 and over.
What is included in the ticket?
You get welcome drinks and canapés and a three-course menu in the Great Hall. The meal comes with half a bottle of wine or three bottled beers per person, plus unlimited mineral water. You also get after-hours access to the Studio Tour, a misting cocktail or mocktail in the Potions classroom, and a drink at Platform 9 ¾. A tankard of Butterbeer in the Backlot Café, a green screen photo souvenir and a celebration wand are included too.
Can dietary requirements be catered for?
Yes. Guests are contacted before the event to give their dietary requirements.
What will we see on the after-hours tour?
You'll walk into the Forbidden Forest, see the Diagon Alley set and the Hogwarts castle model, all covered in filmmaking snow.
How do we get there and where do we park?
Parking is free in the car park right outside the Studio Tour. Blue badge bays are near the main entrance. Priority Parking next to the entrance can be pre-booked online for an extra fee. Shuttle buses from Watford Junction are included with your ticket.
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