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Platform 9¾, King's Cross Station

The half-trolley fixed to the wall near King's Cross's concourse, marking the fictional platform Harry Potter departs from for Hogwarts.

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Platform 9¾, King's Cross Station, landmark in London
Photo: Bert Seghers, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Did you know

The real film crew shot the wizarding-world platform scenes using platforms 4 and 5, since 9 and 10 aren't actually adjacent at King's Cross. The wall display was installed afterward for visitors, near the real station's own retail concourse.

Local tip

The photo-op comes with an official photographer and a paid print if you want one, but just walking up and taking your own photo of the trolley is free.

Finding it

Address
Platform 9¾, Battle Bridge Place, King's Cross, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England, N1 9AP
Nearest station
London King's Cross (National Rail), 124 m away

Details change, so check with the place before you set off.

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