Harry Potter

Don’t be a tourist bored! Fascinating map reveals ONE THOUSAND amazing things to do, see – and eat – in Britain, from places with bizarre names to wacky sporting events (fancy entering a shin-kicking contest?)

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Britain, as everyone knows, is jam-packed with opportunities for adventure and making unique discoveries. But a fascinating new map – the Great British Bucket List Map (marvellousmaps.com) – reveals that the UK is blessed with more things to do, see and eat than you could ever imagine. The publisher says: ‘The stunning scenery, cultural intrigue … Read more

The UK’s favourite film locations revealed – and Harry Potter fans won’t be surprised at what tops the ranking…

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The Glenfinnan Viaduct in the Scottish Highlands has been named the UK’s best film location by holidaymakers.  Since its 2002 debut in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the railway attraction has become intrinsically linked with the magical films.  It starred in a further two movies in the franchise and is known to millions as ‘The … Read more

Enchanting Airbnb gives guests a chance to live out their Harry Potter fantasy in Quidditch World Cup tent for $394 a night

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An Airbnb is giving wannabe witches and wizards the opportunity to experience the magic of their own Quidditch World Cup – all from the comfort of North Carolina. For $394 a night, those feeling a little magical can stay in a replica of the tent that was featured in the fourth film of the beloved franchise … Read more

Inside Britain’s most remote mainland pub – accessible only by a 40km hike over wild mountainous terrain or a six-mile ferry trip (but the fish and chips is worth the effort)

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Talk about a captive market. The Old Forge on the Knoydart peninsula in Scotland enjoys complete dominance of the local pub trade – because it’s the sole boozer in the village of Inverie on the shore of Loch Nevis. And there are no roads in or out. The pub is the most remote in mainland … Read more

Gary Oldman calls his work as Sirius Black ‘mediocre’

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Sometimes it is the story that takes your breath away and sometimes it is the characters that make sure you are left with an inedible mark. And there are some fine moments as well, where both the story and characters come together to offer a delight that can’t be expressed in words. A perfect example … Read more

‘Wonka’ has no reason to exist

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Timothée Chalamet in “Wonka.” Jaap Buittendijk You know that “Wonka” has no right to exist. You saw the trailer and openly groaned. You said to the person next to you, “Seriously? ‘Wonka’?” You didn’t ask for this movie. No one asked for it. But here “Wonka” is now, and we all must reckon with it. … Read more