Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) – Filming Locations
Adventure / Fantasy · Directed by David Yates · Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson
Dumbledore tries to prepare Harry for the final battle with Voldemort while Death Eaters wreak havoc in both Muggle and Wizard worlds.
Where was Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince filmed?
- London, United Kingdom, London – Death Eater attack on London and the Millennium Bridge destruction sequence. The iconic London intersection was used for the opening Dark Mark attack sequence showing the wizarding world's impact on Muggle London
- London, United Kingdom, London – Destruction of the bridge during Death Eater attack. The pedestrian bridge collapse was a memorable visual set-piece in the opening sequence, showcasing the Dark Lord's growing power
- Alnwick, United Kingdom, Alnwick – Exterior and courtyard scenes serving as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This medieval castle in Northumberland was used for Hogwarts exterior establishing shots and courtyard sequences throughout the film
- Lacock, United Kingdom, Lacock – Hogwarts interior corridors, cloisters, and various castle passages. This 13th-century abbey provided atmospheric interior locations for Hogwarts halls, serving as a primary set throughout the Harry Potter film series
- Gloucester, United Kingdom, Gloucester – Hogwarts interior scenes including corridors and atmospheric passages. The Gothic cathedral's interiors were used extensively for Hogwarts castle scenes, adding authenticity and gravitas to the wizarding school
- Runcorn, United Kingdom, Runcorn – Mountain caves and outdoor sequences. Cheshire locations were used for the cave sequences where Dumbledore and Harry search for Horcruxes