11 Magical Places In Colchester That Could Be Taken From Harry Potter

Colchester is Britain's oldest recorded town and most would agree that it's quite a magical place. On a recent journey around its streets I discovered some locations which I think are pretty Potter-worthy! What better way to celebrate the run up to Colchester Harry Potter Night!

Where our story begins...

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The recently burnt out abandoned house near the East Hill bridge. Very reminiscent of James and Lily's destroyed cottage after Voldemort's attack and of course, the beginning of Harry's journey.

Buying Supplies at Diagon Alley

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The entrance to The Red Lion Hotel leading to Lion Walk shopping centre....or could it be Diagon Alley?

Hogwarts!

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Not to mention we have our very own Colchester Castle...or as I like to call it, Hogwarts!

Time to relax..

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I can just imagine Harry and Ron chilling out after a tough potions class near this archway in St.Boltoph's Priory

Hagrid's Hut

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This building at The Minories is close to how I imagine Hagrid's hut would look like.

Sending an Owl

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What a fantastic owlery this would make. St.Boltophs Priory

Azkaban

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You can imagine Sirius being locked up in this dark and dingy cell, luckily there were no Dementors about! St. Boltoph's Priory.

Colchester's Ministry of Magic?

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Our Town Hall definitely has a Ministry of Magic feel about it.

Hunting for Horcruxes

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You can imagine Harry, Ron and Hermione apparating here and setting up camp whilst hunting for Horcruxes. Castle Park.

Godrics Hollow

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If this was covered in snow it would be reminiscent of the graveyard in Grodric's Hollow where Harry's parents are buried. All Saints Church/Colchester Natural History Museum.

The Knight Bus to Firstsite

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Our very own Knight Bus making it's way to Firstsite Art Gallery to the Colchester Harry Potter night!

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