Claremont Square Mews (wider area): Harry Potter Filming Location
About This Harry Potter Filming Location
Claremont Square Mews sits at the edge of a storied London enclave, where the film world transformed a quiet Islington street into Grimmauld Place—the Black family home. Its brick facades, iron railings, and tucked-away mews evoke a lived-in wizarding residence, balancing a sense of mystery with everyday London life. For Harry Potter fans, this corner is a tangible link to the Order of the Phoenix and the hidden life that unfolds behind the front doors of the Black house. The atmosphere is moody and intimate, with narrow passageways, cobbles, and soft street light that invite exploration while preserving the secrecy surrounding its magical occupants.
Fan Pilgrimage Tips
- • Best photo opportunities are typically in the early morning or late afternoon for ideal lighting
- • Bring props or costumes to recreate iconic scenes from Harry Potter
- • Check local weather conditions and dress appropriately for outdoor locations
- • Respect any filming restrictions and private property boundaries
- • Consider visiting during off-peak times to avoid crowds and get better photos
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Harry Potter Scenes Filmed at Claremont Square Mews (wider area)
Filming at Claremont Square Mews (wider area)
Adjacent streets offering wider views of the Grimmauld Place setting.
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Claremont Square Mews (wider area)
Harry Potter • Nearby
Claremont Square Mews sits at the edge of a storied London enclave, where the film world transformed a quiet Islington street into Grimmauld Place—the Black family home. Its brick facades, iron railings, and tucked-away mews evoke a lived-in wizarding residence, balancing a sense of mystery with everyday London life. For Harry Potter fans, this corner is a tangible link to the Order of the Phoenix and the hidden life that unfolds behind the front doors of the Black house. The atmosphere is moody and intimate, with narrow passageways, cobbles, and soft street light that invite exploration while preserving the secrecy surrounding its magical occupants.
Claremont Square (Grimmauld Place)
Harry Potter • 0.1km away
Claremont Square is a quiet Georgian square in the Islington district of London. Its central green mound hides an old reservoir built between 1821 and 1828 and now part of the Thames Water Ring Main. The square is lined with early‑19th‑century terraced houses of yellow brick and cast‑iron balconies, with the south side facing Pentonville Road. Mature trees and iron railings enclose the central mound, giving the area a secluded feel despite its proximity to busy King's Cross. In *Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*, Harry and the Order arrive by broomstick and land in Claremont Square before entering number 12, Grimmauld Place. The film shows them descending into the square's grassy interior, exiting through the south‑side gate and watching as the Black family house magically appears between numbers 11 and 13. The same location appears in *Deathly Hallows – Part 1* when the trio return to Grimmauld Place to hide from Death Eaters. For filming, the production added an extra storey and aged the façades digitally, but the distinctive terrace remains recognisable to fans.
King’s Cross – St Pancras Road Facades
Harry Potter • 0.9km away
These Victorian façades along St Pancras Road illuminate a transition from 19th-century craftsmanship to a bustling 21st-century transport hub. Once part of the grand approach to a railway empire, the stone arches and carved details have been meticulously preserved, providing a living link to London's industrial-era architecture. They still set the mood for travelers and filmmakers alike, offering a timeless backdrop that blends with modern platforms and yellow cabs. In the Harry Potter universe, the façades are a familiar gateway that hints at the magical world just beyond the ordinary city streets.