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Platform 9¾
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"If you are a real Harry Potter fan this is a must ❤️"(9 Tips)
"Please do not slam your puss into the wall, you're a muggle"(5 Tips)
"A must for HP fans to take a photo there!"(5 Tips)
"Crowded like hell, unless u come in the early morning"(7 Tips)
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Lincy TynckeApril 20, 2016Loved it! You can choose the scarf of your favorite house. Personel is enthousiastic and they don't make a problem if you make your own pictures without buying one of theirsUpvoted 3 weeks ago
Talyta CapitanMarch 17, 2016You'll have to queue for a long time but it's worth the wait. If you by any chance find yourself in Kings Cross after 8 pm, you'll be able to have the Platform all to yourself.
Matt Ta-MinSeptember 8, 2017You'll queue for ages if you don't come early. But it's a must photo site for any die hard Harry Potter fan. The gift shop next door is pretty big and has a huge range of merchandise.
Upvoted 3 weeks ago- Natalia CruzSeptember 16, 2014Mi infancia quedó resumida en poder haber tenido una fotografía aquí/ since I was a child it was a dream for me. If you are a real Harry Potter fan this is a must ❤️
reza setiawan رضا ستياوانMarch 23, 2019Well, you just have to come here if you’re a big Harry Potter fans! Long lines but worth it to take your memorable photo!
Emily MohrAugust 7, 2014So much fun! The wait is a bit long, over half an hour. However, they have props, platform 9 3/4 characters helping out and you can take your own pictures!
StefieSeptember 9, 2018If you’re near end of the queue tape, it’s ~30-40 min wait! Go during shop hours – attendants help line along as well as provide themed props (owl cage/luggage/house scarves/diff wands) for effect ⚡️
Jenya SAugust 28, 2016Funky photo opportunity right at King's Cross St Pancras. Queue to be provided with your choice of Hogwarts house scarf and a wand and grab the trolley!
KaitlinJuly 1, 2019Queue moves fast, so don’t fret! Also, the lovely shop staff will outfit you with a wand and house scarf, and even throw the scarf for the perfect pic. A must-do for all witches and wizards!
Srikanth KannanJuly 17, 2015You can take the picture for free, with the props. You can get 2 printed for £15 ( not the one's you click, but by a photographer). The staff are very courteous and help you regardless !
Alfred M.October 2, 2017Make friends with those around you in line so they can take photos with your phone. The lighting is good enough where you don't need the 'pro' ones.
_September 26, 2015Are you a Harry Potter fan? The. You must come and check out platform 9 3/4! There will be a line to take pictures, so come early or really late to beat the rush.
Andrew CAugust 24, 2018There's a queue of 45+ minutes to take a picture, holding the cart... it is actually nearby to track 9, so look for that and the long line!!
Michiel TynckeDecember 28, 2015The staff is really enthusiastic + You can choose the scarf in the colours of your favourite house
RomyMay 29, 2014There is a long queue because apparently there are loads of wizards in London, but the staff is amazingly friendly and fun, would definitely recommend going!
Karli (Bulnes) MullaneMarch 27, 2013So worth the wait in line for a magical photo op. Plus, the staff are kind, happy, and accommodating for fans eager to take the perfect pic.
Edwin TanOctober 19, 2017a bit under the weather, hey need to improve their flash photography. Since it's their own space, they can easily set up a 3 flash hanging soft fills.
Nuné MolinaFebruary 23, 2015Okay! As everyone has already said, there is a massive queue and a guy taking pictures for money, however! If you're a bit shy and want to take it yourself. The queue and guy is gone after 10:30 pm.
M CJanuary 22, 2017Every fan of HP should have the chance to take a picture at this iconic place and also take back home a personalized letter from Hogwarts!
Stand to the side and take your own quick photo.
Ann Marie EllisonOctober 9, 2016Love it! Got photo well worth for £7.50 if get 2 for £15 with friend 👌🏻 lovely day before home
Magdalena MrázkováMay 2, 2015If you're a HP fan, you can't miss this place. It's worth the money and waiting in the super-long queue;)
Shin YiingMay 21, 2013The cameraman and station captain working at the platform 9 3/4 photo section are jolly! (: Makes your wait in the line less tiresome.
Amber LeniorOctober 28, 2018The Harry Potter shop was really cool, must say it is very crowded so would recommend to not bring big backs/suitcases
Jonathan WilliamsJune 13, 2013These days it's not between Platforms 9&10, but close by and next to Watermark books.
DubitAugust 19, 2011A 2011 survey showed that Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter books is the most popular fictional dream date for teenage readers. Now go and take a photo next to Platform 9 3/4.
Amber EJuly 17, 2018Long wait but worth it. The guy with the eyeliner in charge of the scarves should be paid millions, he is the greatest.
Tomas KmieliauskasDecember 24, 2015Pick a house and a wand and take a photo while pushing a trolley through a wall to the Platform 9¾
Jenny LawSeptember 4, 2015Line up early to get a photo with it. Or just take a picture of it from the distance when the next person is not ready.
Ashley MMarch 30, 2015Line was long. The camera girl was always having issues with her camera so never was able to get a nice professional picture. Pretty disappointed.
Wagner LeiteNovember 19, 2015I like this place and the store! Great products! I wanna go Hogwarts! I love my photo!
For those who can’t find any tickets to the WB’s studio tour.
Mark J.October 14, 2017You pay to take a photo in front of a wall? Psh. Go back outside of normal hours to do it for free.
Jonathan ChenOctober 19, 2016Long queue but quite memorable. Staff was very entertaining and will let you snap your own pictures instead of theirs
The actual platform 9 3/4 scenes were filmed on platforms 5&6 and nowhere near 9 and 10... Take a walk down there and you'll spot the famous arches
Irina BoteaOctober 12, 2018It's a tourist trap but still worth checking it out...for your childhood's sake.
Pedro CambraAugust 2, 2015Tourist trap, it is next to the 9 -10-11 platforms, if you don't care about the souvenir shop, go late in the evening and you'll be by yourself
Jinte ClJanuary 27, 2017Took 35 minutes to get one damn picture, but totally worth it for all HP-fans.
Carmen ChewOctober 27, 2015Need to pay for photo during day time, but able to avoid paying if I go there during late night
Stellaa DuhartOctober 20, 2015Take photos of the people taking photos with the Harry Potter props, it's really fun.- delete deleteJuly 19, 2013Film (Sort Of) - This is actually a tribute to the reference of the books. Between 9 and 10 lies no brick archway. The scenes were shot between 3 and 4.
Katrina WoodDecember 7, 2011The magic is intact & my devotion to HP had me go back, but I was sad that it's in a closet overlooking the street (temporarily?). Saw it when it was inside the station & b/t platforms 9 and 10!
TiaJune 29, 2013Fun place, just wish they'd put the old trolley back. This one's chained to the wall. The last one was a part of the wall.
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Platform 9¾
King's Cross Railway Station
London
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N1 9AL
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Greater London
N1 9AL
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