As you approach King's Cross station in London, you might wonder where the famous Platform 9 3/4 is. Just follow the mass of camera flashes and you'll soon find it.
Yesterday I found myself in London with work, and I figured it would be a crime not to visit the newly opened Platform 9 3/4 shop in King's Cross station, just next to the actual platform with it's cleverly placed trolley embedded in the wall. There was a pretty big queue of people wanting to have their photo taken (with a member of staff on hand to provide them with coloured scarves for each of the Hogwarts houses) so I gave it a miss and went into the shop itself.
Platform 9 3/4 is quite cosy, but it's filled with Harry Potter memorabilia that all fans will love. I really enjoyed both the books and the movies, but I don't consider myself a die hard, massive fan. Still, I was severely tempted to get a Marauder's Map (£34.99) and one of the many, many wands that they had available (£34.99 as well).
If you're more of a book lover than a souvenir fan, they'e got you covered there too. The shop sells the entire selection of books in hardback, paperback and special edition (which are pretty pricey).
If you're ever in London and you're a fan of the books or the movies, then you should definitely check it out. Just try and resist the urge to buy a wand. I dare you.
I only took a few photos on my camera phone, so is one of the of professional images courtesy of ThinkJam:
Would you visit the Harry Potter shop if you had the chance? Are you a fan of the books / movies?
If I ever find myself in London, I'll definitely have to check it out! I LOVE all things Harry Potter!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely check it out!
DeleteI love Harry Potter, so I definitely need to visit! I don't go to London very often, though. Maybe I'll make a special trip!
ReplyDeleteIt's worth it :)
DeleteI've never read the books but enjoyed the movies - sure, I'd stop in! Looks like a fun place to explore.
ReplyDeleteThe books area really good - filled with deeper mythology.
DeleteHuge fan of HP and I would definitely stop in :)
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty cool - definitely one to see :)
Deletenope, not a fan, but mostly because of the horrid little actors in HARRY PLOPPER. It's possible I could like the book itself, but I've never tried to read it.
ReplyDeleteshame you're not a fan of the movies, but I'd highly recommend the books.
DeleteI really liked the movies, which made me curious about the books. I'm in the middle of the second one and am enjoying it immensely. We have Universal Studios nearby and will, one day, check out the Harry Potter land....it looks really cool :)
ReplyDeleteI really want to visit the London Harry Potter experience, but this little shop wil do for now :)
DeleteYou know, I only read the first two books but I think I would visit the shop after reading your post.
ReplyDeleteYou should read the rest of them :)
DeleteWow, that is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt's quite small, but pretty awesome.
DeleteCool. I was at King's Cross station last April, but all they had was a bookstore. And, yes, everyone wants their picture taken with the trolly. It's tough to get a clear shot. You have to act fast!
ReplyDeleteAww that's a shame (still awesome that there was a bookstore though).
DeleteI'm like you, Jamie, not die hard though I enjoyed books and movies. I would go in the shop though and probably get my picture taken on the platform if for no other reason than to show it off to my friends who are obsessed fans.
ReplyDeleteI would have done the same thing, but the queue was so damn long!
DeleteI love so much that King's Cross played along and set up that Platform 9 3/4. Harry Potter is such a big part of our culture now.
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty sweet that they're so into it - all we need now is for some wealthy billionaire to renovate some old Scottish castle into Hogwarts :)
DeleteOoh, I'll have to remember this for my next visit to London! I'll start saving now for a Marauder's Map... They're really gouging fans where they can, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteThey sure do their best, though apparently it's worse in the Harry Potter tour if you want a Butterbeer ...
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