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Platform 9¾ at King's Cross

Cultural Half day difficulty: Easy with kids: yes

At London's King's Cross station there's a real signposted Platform 9¾, with half a luggage trolley going through the brick wall. Next to it is a shop dedicated to Harry Potter.

The pop wink

Harry Potter's Platform 9¾ is really signposted at King's Cross station, with half a trolley going through the brick wall.

With kids

Take the photo pushing the trolley half into the wall
Choose your Hogwarts house scarf in the shop
Look around the real station for the corners that appear in the films
Tell your son the Hogwarts train left from right here

Accessibility: All ages — a must if there are Harry Potter fans at home

With family

Go with everyone's scarves and take the family photo
Cross over to neighboring St Pancras station, with its castle architecture
Pair the visit with a walk through the revamped Coal Drops Yard
Plan together a themed film afternoon for when you get home

Full listing, routes and recommendations at Mi País — Platform 9¾ at King's Cross. ← All destinations