Paddle Board Tours With Transport
Duration: 7 hours | Difficulty: Easy
Discover it from the Water! Join us to see a haven of wildlife, History, and Countryside. Your Paddleboard Adventure awaits!
Start time 8am, 2nd one at 1pm
Explore the best paddle spots in the region – One unforgettable adventure at a time!
Join us on a paddleboard going through some of the most beautiful waterways in the region. Whether it’s coastal paddling, quiet rivers, or historic canals, our experienced guides will choose the best location for the day based on weather, water conditions, and group experience level.
- Cambridge- River Cam 🌊 You’ll glide through the iconic River Cam, taking in breath-taking views of the historic colleges, the Bridge of Sighs, and lush riverside gardens.
- Houghton Mill & Waterclose Meadows 🌊 A perfect countryside escape filled with history, nature, and riverside charm with beautifully restored 18th-century working watermill nestled on the River Great Ouse.
- Kent- River Medway 🌊 Discover the Garden of England from the Water. See Kent’s stunning coastline, rivers, and hidden creeks in River Medway.
- Bodiam Castle & River Rother 🌊 Step into history along the tranquil River Rother and see one of England’s most iconic moated castles.
- Essex – River Chelmer & River Stour 🌊
Peaceful beauty of Essex’s waterways going past quiet reed beds full of wildlife, tree-lined canals and charming locks with stunning natural and artistic heritage.
- Hythe -Royal Military Canal 🌊 Step off the beaten path and onto the water where history meets serenity. See charming bridges, open meadows, and ancient fortifications on a canal that was built during the Napoleonic Wars
Itinerary to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
📅 Coach Meeting Points:
Stratford International – Outside Premier Inn
Meet outside the Premier Inn at Westfield Stratford City, just opposite Stratford International Station.
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St Pancras International Station – Pancras Road, Bus Stop T
Pickup at Bus Stop T on Pancras Road, right outside King’s Cross Station, next to St Pancras.
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Arrive 15 minutes before your chosen departure time & take a seat in our Executive Coach. Your coach will depart promptly and make its way to Harry Potter Studio.
🚌 Coach Arrival
Your coach will enter the designated Coach Park, located next to the main car park and entrance.
Disembark Safely & wait for instructions from the driver or tour staff before leaving the vehicle. Disembark in an orderly manner and follow the paved walkway toward the main entrance building.
🎟️ Ticketing & Entry
Have Tickets Ready
Ensure you have your entry ticket ready. This will be provided to you via email 48 hours before departure.
Security Check
Pass through the security screening area. Bags will be checked, and metal detectors may be used. Allow extra time during busy periods.
🎬 Start Your Experience
Tour Entrance
Look for the large “Studio Tour” sign inside the main lobby. Join the queue with your group to begin your magical journey!
1. Entrance & The Cupboard Under the Stairs
Begin at the very start of Harry’s magical journey where you see the iconic cupboard under the stairs where his life began. A great spot for early photos and nostalgia.
2. The Great Hall
Step into Hogwarts’ majestic dining hall with real York-stone flooring, a starry magical ceiling, floating candles, and detailed costumes from all four Houses. Admire key props like the House Points Counter and Dumbledore’s lectern.
3. Gryffindor Common Room & Dumbledore’s Office
Explore Harry’s cosy common room loaded with props and tapestries. Then make your way to Dumbledore’s Office filled with artifacts, portraits, the Pensieve, Sorting Hat, and Fawkes the phoenix.
4. Potions Classroom & Dolores Umbridge’s Office
Marvel at over 950 potion jars and the infamous pink office with moving kittens. These rooms offer amazing behind-the-scenes insight paired with rich visual detail.
5. Art Department & Scale Model of Hogwarts
Delve into the creative planning behind the films. See storyboards, technical drawings, and one of the tour’s show stopping highlights—a 1:24 scale model of Hogwarts illuminated with dynamic lighting.
6. Creature Effects & Special Effects Zone
Discover how magical creatures like Aragog, Buckbeak, and goblins were created in the Creature Effects lab. Learn about illusions, green-screen broomstick flying, and in-camera magic in the visual effects section.
7. Diagon Alley & Gringotts Bank
Stroll through Diagon Alley with famous shops like Ollivanders and Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes. Then step into Gringotts’ grand hall with goblin tellers, marble pillars, chandeliers, and even the Lestrange vault.
8. Backlot: Privet Drive, Knight Bus, Ford Anglia & Bridge
Head outside to the Backlot to find No. 4 Privet Drive, the Knight Bus, Hagrid’s motorbike and sidecar, the Hogwarts Bridge, and the brand-new Professor Sprout’s Greenhouse with interactive Mandrakes and magical plants.
9. Platform 9¾ & Hogwarts Express
Experience standing by the original steam locomotive and carriages from the films. Pose with the trolley going through the barrier, and don robes to “board” the Hogwarts Express.
10. Food Break at Backlot Café
Halfway through the tour, take a break at the Backlot Café. Enjoy a frothy Butterbeer or Butterbeer ice-cream—it’s the only place inside the tour that serves the drink.
11. Shopping & Finale
Wrap up your visit in the Studio Shop, home to exclusive merchandise like wands, chocolate frogs, robes, and more. It’s your chance to pick up a souvenir guidebook or memorabilia to remember the journey.
📅 Coach Departure Point
- After your tour, return to the same Coach Park area where you were dropped off.
- Be mindful of your departure time – check your ticket.
- Toilets and refreshments are available near the exit before re-boarding.
Stratford International – Outside Premier Inn
St Pancras International Station – Pancras Road, Bus Stop T