Wizard’s Escape to England

Step into the world you grew up loving…without planning a thing.

7 magical days through England’s most iconic wizarding filming locations with a small group of fans.

🗓️ Travel Dates: May 8 – 14, 2027

📍 4 Main Destinations: London, Oxford, Lacock, Gloucester (view full itinerary here)

⚡ Booking opens: Thursday, June 11, 2026

Wizard’s Escape to England (May 2027)

Why this trip

  • Small group experience
  • Built by an actual fan who gets it
  • Real filming locations + real England culture
  • Free time built in
  • Logistics handled for you
  • Community > cliques

Trip highlights

  • Warner Brothers Studio Tour London
  • London filming locations
  • Oxford University colleges
  • Gloucester Cathedral
  • Lacock Abbey + village
  • Stonehenge
  • Farewell dinner on the Thames

Who this is for

This trip is perfect for you, if:

  • You’ve always dreamed of seeing these places in real life
  • You don’t want to plan a UK trip alone
  • You’d love built-in travel friends
  • You enjoy nostalgia, stories, history, and magic
  • You want a well-paced itinerary, not chaos

Cost

  • $3,999 for shared rooms
  • $4,999 for single rooms
  • Deposit to book: 30%
  • Payment plans available

This trip requires a minimum number of guests to run. We will notify you when it is a guaranteed departure! Until then, please do not book non-refundable airfare.

What’s Included:

  • 6 nights of accommodation (3 in London, 2 in Swindon, and 1 in London)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • All outlined activities and admissions
  • All local transportation
  • Private guide
  • A custom welcome bag

What’s Not Included:

  • Flights
  • Any additional meals, alcohol, and activities not outlined in the itinerary
  • Mandatory travel insurance
  • Recommended tips for our lovely guides

Ready to join us in England? Booking opens Thursday, June 11, 2026.

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Why travel with Periodic escapes

These trips were created by Alanna (👋 that’s me writing this, hi!), a lifelong traveler turned travel creator with 7+ years of experience helping people turn dream destinations into real adventures.

They’re designed for story lovers, first-time group travelers, and people craving wonder again.

If you can’t trust a Type A Ravenclaw to plan your trips, who can you trust? And I’ll be traveling with you, so if anything goes awry, I’ll wave my wand and take care of it!

Read more about Periodic Escapes here.

The Itinerary

Details are subject to change. No matter what, you’ll have a magical time!

Day 1: Welcome to London

  • Check into our hotel
  • Welcome dinner at a fun themed restaurant

Upon arrival to the airport, you’ll meet us at our first hotel, get checked in, and have some free time before our first group dinner!

Your first day is the perfect time for currency exchange, and some light wandering to any sites of interest not included in our itinerary. Consider stopping by the Nobel Collection Store, House of MinaLima, the British Museum to see the Lewis Chessman (they’ll look familiar), or even St Dunstan in the East Garden, which feels like you’ve stepped onto the school grounds.

Day 2: Wizard’s london

  • King’s Cross Station
  • Guided filming locations tour (Leadenhall Market, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, and more)
  • Tower of London
  • Elixir making experience

Start your day with breakfast at our hotel before we meet up for a wizard-themed guided tour of London taking you around the city to the most famous filming locations. These may include Leadenhall Market, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, and more! We’ll enjoy lunch on our own and meet back up for a tour of the Tower of London, a must do in London, before enjoying a specialty elixir making experience. Dinner is on your own tonight and it’s the perfect time to try some iconic London eats like Borough Market!

Day 3: Warner Brothers Studio Tour London

  • Private transport to and from the Warner Brothers Studio Tour
  • All day to enjoy the experience

After fueling up with breakfast at our hotel, be transported to Watford, just an hour outside of London, for the Warner Brothers Studio Tour. You’ll have all day to explore the exhibits, enjoy all the photo opps, and dine at the restaurants on site. There’s no rush! We’ll return to London on our private transport. Your evening is free. Enjoy a night out in London or take a restful break at our hotel.

Day 4: Oxford University

  • Guided tours of Christchurch College and Divinity School / Bodleian Libraries
  • Afternoon tea river cruise
  • Free time to explore New College

Enjoy breakfast at our hotel before checking out. We’ll then travel to Oxford University to tour three of the colleges on campus. New College has a recognizable quad and tree where a certain ferret made an appearance. Christchurch has the famous steps and dining hall. And the Divinity School/Bodleian Libraries were used for filming throughout the entire series. We’ll enjoy a group lunch on the river with an afternoon tea cruise. This evening we’re headed to Swindon to spend the next couple nights.

Day 5: Gloucester and Lacock

  • Gloucester Cathedral
  • Castle Combe in the Cotswolds
  • Lacock Abbey + village

Today you’ll cross off some major filming locations — Gloucester and Lacock. We’ll start at Gloucester Cathedral where you’ll recognize the spot where a bloody message was written on the wall and the girls bathroom flooded. Lacock is home to Lacock Abbey where the rooms here were used as classroom sets — there’s even a real cauldron that the abbey nuns used in the early 1500s! You’ll be free to explore the town at your leisure where there a few notable homes and sights to spot.

Day 6: Royal Castles and Ancient Magic

  • Stonehenge
  • Windsor Castle
  • Farewell dinner on the River Thames

Tap into some ancient magic at Stonehenge. This prehistoric site has always been shrouded in mystery, so whether it was a religious site, sacrificial site, or cosmic timepiece, we’ll get a close look and learn more. We’ll continue with a visit to Windsor Castle, the largest occupied castle in the world. While the opulence feels fantastical, it’s entirely normal for the British royal family.

We’ll return to London for a special farewell dinner on the River Thames and one more night in the city.

Day 7: Departure

  • Departure from London

Pack your wands, robes, and memories, because it’s departure day. Arrange your own transport, or take the many modes of public transit to your departure destination, whether that’s London Heathrow, London Gatwick, or somewhere else!

FAQs

Absolutely! In fact, we encourage it.

You’ll meet fellow fans and instant friends. That’s the power of fandoms!

Yes, payment plans are available, with options based on when you book:

  • Book early: 30% deposit + 5 monthly payments
  • Mid-window: 30% deposit + 3 monthly payments
  • Last call: 30% deposit + shorter biweekly plan

Please note, payment plans are only available for a limited time. Once supplier and vendor payments are due on our end, new payment plans may no longer be offered. Booking earlier gives you the most flexibility.

No, flights are not included.

That’s to give you more flexibility in your own travel arrangements.

A minimum number of guests is required for this trip to run. Please do not book any non-refundable flights until you receive notice the trip is guaranteed.

This trip includes daily walking through cities, attractions, historic sites, and parks. While the pace is moderate and designed for a wide range of fitness levels, travelers should be comfortable being on their feet, using stairs, and walking on uneven surfaces.

Due to the nature of the itinerary, we’re unable to accommodate guests requiring mobility assistance.

All travelers must be 18+ years old. There is no upper age limit.

We welcome all levels of fans on our trips. If you’ve only just discovered the fandom, or you’ve been waiting on your letter since you were 11, you’re welcome here.

If you choose shared accommodation and are traveling solo, you’ll complete a custom roommate survey after booking so we can learn about your habits, preferences, and travel style.

We personally match roommates thoughtfully based on compatibility factors like sleep schedules and social energy to create the best possible shared experience.

Yes, it is mandatory for all Periodic Escapes guests to have personal travel insurance for the duration of the trip. Our affiliate, Safety Wing offers coverage at affordable rates. We recommend you book your travel insurance as soon as you make your trip deposit to protect your investment.

Have more questions? View our full FAQ page here for answers to everything!