Spain’s future Queen Princess Leonor is to become the latest European royal to study at a 12th-century Welsh castle dubbed the ‘Hippie Hogwarts’ – following in the footsteps of Princess Elisabeth of Belgium in Wales. UWC Atlantic College, which was founded in German educationalist Kurt Hahn, is situated at the 12th century St Donat’s Castle on … Read more
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Scone! Baker casts a spell on her oven to create sweet gingerbread version of Hogwarts Castle Lisa Holy from Willoughby, Ohio spent 25 hours to bake the magical cake She used gingerbread pieces, Rice Krispies cakes, fondant and icing The gingerbread Hogwarts castle features grape stems for baron winter trees By Aliki … Read more
Time for a vanishing spell! Moment commuter train ruins Harry Potter fans’ view of the Hogwarts Express as it passes through Scottish station Harry Potter fans’ view of the Hogwarts Express was blocked by a ScotRail train Fanatics had gathered at Drumry train station in Dunbartonshire on Monday But some fans only saw the 4.12pm commercial … Read more
Want a spellbinding staycation? Then check into the incredible cottage that’s a recreation of the Gryffindor wing of Hogwarts The Harry Potter-inspired property – called ‘The Dorm’ – is the brainchild of designer Carol Cavendish Carol runs a six-acre holiday site on the edge of the North York Moors National Park called North Shire Several … Read more
Is that Hogwarts floating in the sky? Incredible moment Harry Potter’s school seems to appear above Chinese city Viral footage purports to show the image of a Hogwarts-style castle in the sky The unusual scene occurred this morning in Jinan, China, according to media Amazed viewers compared the sight to J.K.Rowling’s fictional school of magic … Read more
Luxury rooms with en-suites, fine dining, spas, stunning countryside views. Not only can you find these at Britain’s luxury hotels, but also on its railways (and yes, even spas). Here we present some of the loveliest rail journeys in Britain, from the real-life Hogwarts Express to epic Pullman services. Scroll down for the inside track … Read more
HARRY Potter author JK Rowling has donated £1m to those in need on the 22nd anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts. The 54-year-old posted the sweet tribute revealing that it didn’t feel right to talk about fictional deaths when “too many people are losing loved ones in the real world”. 3 JK announced she would … Read more
Wand-erful! Harry Potter fans treated to a brand new ‘Dark Arts’ light show conjured up on Hogwarts Castle at Universal Studios The show, called Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle, is running nightly at the Hollywood theme park until April 28 It features a mesmerising display of lights, music and special effects and an appearance by … Read more