Whether you've been to The Making of Harry Potter at Warner Bros Studio Tour before or not, this summer there's an exclusive new extra that diehard fans and lovers of costumery won't want to miss.
Behind the Seams goes deeper into the craft and creative process, whisking you off into the world of the Costume Department, where over 25,000 unique items of clothing for the Wizarding World were created. From initial sketches to the finished costumes seen on screen, Behind the Seams is hosted by experts who explain how costumes were aged to look centuries old, or battle-torn, or, in the case of Aunt Marge, why 38 different costumes had to be made for just one scene!
With its attention to detail, the tour is best suited to ages 12 and over. But for anyone with a passion for clothing design, this is a treat. Set in a workshop, you get to see costumes that haven't been seen before on the Studio Tour including those of Professor Sprout, Triwizard champion Cedric Diggory and even Lord Voldemort's robes – especially 'distressed' for the Battle of Hogwarts. You also get to choose your own house colours and see what you look like dressed in one of the original Hogwarts robes from the films.
Tickets include regular entrance to the Tour (at peak times, the Tour is booked up months in advance, so this could be a great way to get tickets) as well as the one-hour Behind the Seams costume tour. During your regular visit, you report to one of the staff at a designated meeting point and take the special costumes tour. Afterwards, you can return to the regular exhibition and continue from where you left off.
A seamless day out…