First Look at the £1 billion Magical Mini-City Where the New Harry Potter TV Series Comes to Life!

Potterheads, hold onto your broomsticks! Warner Bros. is conjuring up something truly magical—a brand-new £1 billion mini-city dedicated entirely to filming the upcoming Harry Potter TV series. And yes, it includes its own Hogwarts-style school for the young cast!

A Harry Potter mini-city at Leavesden

Just outside Watford, at Leavesden Studios (the iconic home of the original films), construction is in full swing. This huge project is more than just another film set—picture it as a wizarding world come to life, blending the magic of Diagon Alley with the charm of Privet Drive, all featuring brand-new roads, multi-level car parks, and massive hangars to house the incredible Hogwarts scenes.

Privet Drive gets a magical makeover

Speaking of Privet Drive, Harry’s old stomping ground has received an exciting update! Gone are the plain suburban houses—say hello to a fancy Tudor-style makeover. Producers have even turned previously unused land near the studio into a revamped version of the street where Harry’s adventures began.

Real-Life Hogwarts: a school and more!

Because filming will span years, the hundreds of young wizards and witches joining the cast will attend a dedicated school on set. But that’s not all—special facilities are being built to accommodate the real stars of the show, from birds of prey and snakes to spiders, rodents, dogs, and even horses.

An insider shared:
“Warner Bros are making a huge commitment to the new TV show, looking at creating multiple, lengthy series over the next decade. They see this significant upfront investment in infrastructure as a worthwhile venture that will eventually yield returns. What they’ll have is a small metropolis which will not only provide the backdrop for the show but all the facilities the large cast and crew need, too.”

📅 Mark your calendars!

HBO’s Harry Potter TV Series is scheduled to come out early 2027.

So grab your chocolate frogs and butterbeer, because this mini-city at Leavesden is shaping up to be the ultimate magical haven. Stay tuned for more spellbinding updates! ⚡