Harry Potter Shop King's Cross

A great shop dedicated to the famous franchise Harry Potter. It is chock-a-block with merch related to the franchise like wands, scarfs, brooms, etc. Some items can be personalised according to ones taste. During peak times, the queue gets quite big as many fans from around the world want to have a piece of this awesome experience. Near the shop it was a half troley going through the wall, refering to the famous scene from the film. The prices are decent and the staff is polite. Definitely worth visiting if you are a Potterhead or just want to have a piece of the experience.

I absolutely loved shopping this shop. I loved the decor and all the available items. It was super busy when I entered the store but I still had plenty of space to browse the items a s take photos. I ended up buying a 3D Harry Potter moving card, a magnet and a 9 3/4 ticket. If you are a Harry Potter fan and you are at Kings Crossing train station you have to go! Outside is also a photo opportunity to take with the cart going into the 9 3/4 wall.

The Platform 9¾ Shop at King's Cross — A Paradise for Potterheads! Where do I even begin?! If you are a die-hard Harry Potter fan like me, this shop is absolute paradise. I literally spent hours inside and still didn't want to leave. The sheer volume of merchandise is staggering — keyrings, badges, magnets, souvenirs of every kind. But what makes this place truly special is that it goes so far beyond a regular gift shop. It genuinely feels like you have stepped into the Wizarding World itself. The shop is organised into separate house sections — Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin — each with their own robes, uniforms, trunks, and quills. There's a dedicated wand section that is an experience in itself. And the treats! Butterbeer, chocolate frogs — all the goodies you've read about, right there in front of you. This is not a quick browse — set aside a good chunk of time and come with a budget in mind, because you WILL want everything. Absolutely unmissable for any Harry Potter fan visiting London.

Absolutely loved visiting the Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross Station! The whole place is so cool and feels like you’ve stepped straight into the wizarding world. The theming is amazing, and there’s so much detail everywhere you look. One of my favorite parts was the Chocolate Frog — such a fun and nostalgic treat, especially if you’re a fan of the movies. And the giant frog display in the shop is incredible! It even makes the same croaking noise as in the films, which makes the whole experience feel even more magical and immersive. Whether you’re a huge Harry Potter fan or just curious, this shop is definitely worth a visit. It’s such a fun stop and really brings the magic to life!

A must-visit destination for Harry Potter fans, offering dozens of unique gifts, souvenirs, and themed collectibles. The shop has a magical atmosphere that makes you feel part of the wizarding world. Just nearby, you’ll find the famous platform where visitors love to take a memorable photo to capture the moment and complete the experience.

Well, we did not plan for it, we came across this spot and luckily no one was there...we had a train to catch at 420 AM to Edinburgh from King's Cross and were wondering whether we could see this. We knew it was inside King's Cross but not sure about the timing. So we saw the wall, where people queued up and then shop staff charged them for pic. It was fine, we did our HP bit (which means running through walls, ofcourse we were muggles so could not get through) My wife is a huge Harry Potter fan and knew I needed a picture here, however long the wait time is! Platform 9 3/4 is located inside Kings Cross Station in London. The address is London N1 9AP, United Kingdom. It's a must-visit for Potterheads and you can even take home some magical souvenirs while you're here.

This is coming from HP fans: For the photo op, if you're planning on the line moving quicker than the estimate they give, think again. It moves crazy slow. It's nice to have the staff there to coach you through it and that you don't have to pay for photos, but it's gonna take so, so long to get to the front. The shop itself was disappointingly small, which made for a surprisingly limited selection. And if it looks crowded from the outside, it's going to feel even more crowded once you're in there.

My train from Paris to London arrive at St Pancas Int'l, which was literally across the street from the King Cross station. I had no clue that they had this 9 3/4 platform photo op! There was a good amount of people standing in line. Someone will take the photo for you and another person will hold out the scarf so it looks like it's flying. Super cute! They also have a Harry Potter shop. If I wasn't carrying a backpack and rolling a medium size suitcase, I would have gone in and check it out. It just looks way too crowded.

How could you not stop in while at Kings Cross Station! This store is so fun and cute- though it's also crowded. There was a long line for photos at "Platform 9 3/4" that exits through the shop, but you can walk right into the store if you don't want to pay for a photo. The shop has everything a Harry Potter fan could want, including wands!! They had clothing and robes for each house, all the candies mentioned from the books, butter beer and so many other items. I thought the pricing was fair and not inflated, even though this is a very touristy spot. I ended up buying some chocolates, butter beer, and a keychain. The staff was friendly and helping people quickly- security is a bit tight and you need to wear your backpack on your side or front. I left my suitcase with my husband outside while I looked around. Even with a lot of people inside, I had so much fun looking and I have a keepsake from visiting.

We attempted to get a picture 2 different times and it was over an hour to wait for a photo. Even just before closing, the wait was still 55 minutes. The staff seemed like they hated their job. Their lack of energy and attitude took away the experience from my daughter that she didn't want to wait. The shop itself was ok with a decent selection of merchandise. They had pretty much the same stuff that can be found at the store at the Warner bros tour. The decor is very nice and they had some items available for personalization.

The family loved it here!! Platform 9 3/4 is located inside the train station. It's a very controlled area with a couple of security guards who help keep people organized and moving along in line. The line you see closest to the platform is only a portion of the line. A security guard will direct you to an area past some double doors (like you're leaving the train station) where the line really starts. At this line, another security guard will bring groups forward as the closer line permits. They also did a good job at telling us how long the wait is. We waited about 45 minutes to get to the front of the line. This wasn't bad at all. I've read some reviews of people waiting 2-3 hours. Once we got to the front, we didn't feel rushed at all. We took our time taking pics. They have a professional photographer at the front to capture the best possible photo. They have a few props you can use and a few different poses for 1,2,3 & 4 people at a time. After you take your pics you step inside the gift shop to see if you want to buy them. One of the photos didn't come out good. My daughter wasn't looking at the camera. Without hesitation they let us re-take the pictures. We stepped back outside and went right to the front of the line to re-take them. This was really nice of them! A really cool experience and the whole area felt special.

Located at Kings Cross station on the main level/platform area, this is a great store for all thing Harry Potter. Lots of merchandise for the various Hogwarts Houses (beyond just the standard Gryffindor stuff!!!), along with all of the Honeydukes sweets (chocolate frogs, Bertie Botts, butterbeer, etc). Plan for several minutes to make sure you see the entire store! I was with friends with were waiting outside so I rushed through and grabbed as much Ravenclaw stuff as I could! So fun for all of the HP lovers!

My friend is a hardcore Harry Potter fan so we had to stop by here. We got in line near the shop entrance and we still had to wait over an hour to get to the front. Staff here is very friendly taking many poses for you. You can ask someone to take your pictures with your phone if you don't want to buy them. They include digital copies when you buy a printed photo. You only need to buy 1 printed photo and they will give you all the poses digitally. The store has a lot of cool stuff. Prices are actually pretty reasonable. This is a must visit for any real Harry Potter fan!

Had to do it for my Harry Potter obsession. Was a cute little stop right next to my hotel. For all you Potter Heads it was great abs very organized be ready to wait if you want a picture with the 9 3/4 wall. It was busy from 7am at my arrival and seemed to be getting busier safer I left King's Cross station.

Great for Harry Potter Fans We love Harry Potter. We were excited to come to King's Cross Station one day to see Platform 9 3/4 (we did not wait in line to take a photo at the wall. I took a photo of just the wall without us in it). The store is very cool. We got a couple great souvenirs.

The wait is very long to take a picture at the platform. But you can go through the store and browse all the Harry Potter souvenirs

Decent shop, decent collection but super crowded! Has a really nice book-movie feel. The staff is fantastic! I wish they had a little more offering in the sweatshirt/hoodie and teen section.

Holy crowded. As a potterhead I'd thought "Wow. This is it. I'm going to 9 3/4 at Kings Cross" but as an adult in reality.... what a bust! 15 minute wait to get into the store. Only a 1/4 of the size of the line to get a photo with the infamous cart in the wall. The next time you see a facebook or instagram post with the cart, appreciate the 45 minutes they sat in line for that photo. Diehard fan here with a deathly hallows tattoo and all, and I wouldn't even do it. Now the shop: Super crowded. You will smell others and even feel their breath on your neck. If you have claustrophobia or germophobia, this is not the place for you. You will feel like a sardine. The gifts aren't unique to the ones at Harry Potter World or even Universal. There are some items from 9 3/4, but not many. It's a surprise they "limit" the people in the store, given you fight for a spot in line and are shoulder to shoulder with every other person.

**July 2022: Monday Afternoon & Tuesday Morning Visit** My friend and I finally made it to Kings Cross to check out the Platform 3/4 shop! When you walk towards the store you'll see a cue to take a photo with the trolly into Platform 9 3/4. When my friend and I arrived the line was rather long but it does move pretty quick (I'd say 10-15 minutes?). When you make it to the front of the line there was staff that then gave you an option to pick a scarf to represent your house. Another staff member will then wrap the scarf around you and flutter the scarf so it looks as it it's sailing in the wind. They made for really great photos! Inside the shop you'll see many different apparel, candies, stationery, makeup etc that would fill your little wizard heart. There was one thing I really REALLY wanted, which was a personalized Hogwarts Acceptance Letter with wax seal and envelope with your address (£15), but the printer wasn't working - alas it wasn't meant to be *cries* I'm sure you could make this yourself but I thought it would have been a cool souvenir. Regardless, if you're hoping to update your threads to represent your house this is a great no cost to enter option (versus going to Universal Studios, WB Studio Tour etc) to buy your supplies. Mischief managed!

The woman brunette photographer assigned at the 9 3/4last July 1, 8:30 to 9pm was extremely rude. We waited in line for an hour and a half and the moment it was our time to take pictures she showed signs of impatience .She shouted my sister to take a picture at the back side considering people before us took photos right beside her and she did not make any comment. While taking my photo, I made a few additional and poses and then she said in a high pitch voice, "Come on move it, we don't have all day okay!". She has no comments with the previous tourists taking back to back family and solo pictures with numerous photos. For all other tourist reading this, please be weary of people like her. She could have requested for us to speed up the poses in a decent and respectful manner. Sadly, the Harry Potter experience in this place was a bummer.

For all the Harry Potter fans, don't forget to come to Platform 9 and 3/4 at King's Cross Station. Get there early if you want to take a picture. Go into the store that's right next to it. It's a fun and easy thing to cross off your bucket list.

This stop on our journey reminded me a little bit of my long-ago pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Where else would people negotiate crowds in order to spend a moment at a wall? In some sense, your patience depends on your commitment to the history and narrative the wall represents. Personally, my commitment was not enough to spend time in the line for photography. But a few minutes in the queue to explore products in the shop, that was ok. For true HP devotees, there are plenty of relics to purchase.

We were in line for a very long time and received horrible customer service from Layla and Tia they refused to take our picture. Do not recommend.

Alright, I have a confession to make: I'm not really a fan of the Harry Potter franchise. I never read the books. I've seen all the movies, but honestly, that was due to an obligation to my adopted Korean daughter, who was a massive fan of both the literary and film versions, and during her overseas homestay with us, the final movie (Deathly Hallows part 2) was released. It was my fatherly duty to catch up on the previous seven beforehand, so I knew what the hell was going on. By the time I realized what I needed to accomplish, I had only a week to do it. Yeah, I had to marathon all seven prior movies in as many days. Well, I did it, and found myself enjoying them more than I had expected to. They're no LoTR, but they're still fun, entertaining flicks. My second (third, fourth and fifth) experience(s) as a Harry Potter "poseur" came in the form of an annual pub crawl in Seattle, where I and my friends, pledged to our chosen houses (Ravenclaws, ca-caw, ca-caw!), migrate to various watering holes in downtown Seattle, buy each other drinks, engage in trivia, compare cosplays...you get the idea. Throw alcohol into the mix, and suddenly, I like the franchise quite a bit more! Thus, as I passed through King's Cross station, I knew there was no way I would be able to skip Platform 9 3/4 without some evidence of my commitment, sacrifice, and increasing appreciation of the Harry Potter universe. That, and my sister-in-law would never forgive me if I didn't get her souvenir. I donned a ridiculously long Ravenclaw scarf, grabbed my wand (innuendo unintended), and pushed my cart full of luggage through the secret wall, pausing to leap excitedly (and mug the nearby camera) before emerging on the other side. Secret wizard train station? Hogwarts? Nope. Gift shop. But a really nice one. The kind that fanboys and fangirls swoon over. I purchased an official "invitation" gift set to attend Hogwarts, wrapped expertly by the staff, and trekked to the nearest post office, to mail it so said sister-in-law. I expect her squeals of surprise and delight upon receiving it could be heard here by the staff, from all the way across the Atlantic. By then, I was back home, and I sure as heck heard them! Who's the best brother-in-law? Oh yeah, that would be me.

I thought this was an awesome experience, they provide you with house scarves and you don't have to technically pay for the photo op. I wanted to support the establishment and this is where it got funny...a staff tried to expelliarmus me. I tried on a green slytherin headband because I'm a grown ass woman with an adult sized head but I wasn't sure if it was big enough or if it was for a child. So I placed it on my head for size and a staff said: sweetheart don't do that unless you plan to buy because it's un-hygienic. But I shower. Slytherin ppl are not filthy, in fact we look down upon filth. For real though, ppl need to fit headbands before buying. Does the queen simply buy hats off a rack or does she need to try it on first? I bought slytherin scrunchies instead. And a makeup pouch. I'm a good wizard.

I'm glad we went there early. We got there before 9 am and there was a line to take a photo outside of the store (where you can take a picture of you pushing a luggage into the wall). We waited for about 20 minutes to do it and went to the store. Compared to the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour in London store (which is way bigger than this one and has lot more stuff), they have fewer selections but some items seems to be available only at this store. We enjoyed checking them out and we were able to shop in a relaxed manner. Later we came back to the station (around 16:00) to take a subway, we saw a huge line for both taking photos and getting into the store. It was way too crowded! I highly recommend this store but I suggest you get there early.

The platform photo op is pretty important to those Harry Potter fans in your family. And it's easy to get here while around town so why not make the trek. Be prepared for a line of around an hour! And know that it can close around 1/2 an hour before store closing and then they pack it away! Other than that, the store is cool but HO MAN many things are pricey! 50 pounds for a map?? We ended up with some candy and butter beer but unfortunately couldn't justify what they were asking for a plastic wand or whatever.

Let's admit it, this place is a shameless money grab. That didn't stop me from getting in line at 8am (where the line kept growing after I got in), eagerly putting on a Ravenclaw scarf, and jumping for joy for the camera. There's a guy who throws your scarf behind you so that it looks like it's flowing for the camera, and a photographer who takes your photo for you. They're really nice. The only way to exit the photo op area is to go into the souvenir shop. They unfortunately don't have a Jpeg-file only option, they pretty much force you to purchase the physical photo souvenir if you want to get the Jpeg file as well, and then they give you a paper slip that as the URL and code on it where you have 30 days to view your digital image. For £9.55 ($11.99), it's not a bad price, but I really wish they had a Jpeg-only option, especially since I was traveling light with just a backpack from overseas, and I didn't want to risk destroying and ruining the photo, and I also wanted to be conservative with my backpack space. Everything in here is incredibly overpriced. £33 for a scarf? No thank you. It's fun to see all the Harry Potter memorabilia here, but everything is just grossly overpriced.

The shop is nice, but extremely packed and busy. It's a standard shop with a little bit of everything. Nothing really stands out. The catch of this shop is the Platform 9 3/4 where people line up for the opportunity to take a photo pushing a luggage cart into the wall. The line is long!!!!!! so get there early.

This is one of the most ridiculous tourist attractions I've ever seen. Did I still go see it? Of course. Did I still throw an extra 20 British pounds at J.K. Rowling and Warner Brothers? You bet. So who am I to complain? It's not near the actual platforms at all and is in fact just next to a bunch of other convenience stores in the station. This is a good thing in that you aren't wandering around looking for it, but it's also bizarre to be standing in line with a bunch of other tourists and nerds while everyone goes about their normal business around you. If you want your picture taken the line actually goes quickly. I only waited for about fifteen minutes on a weekday morning. If you're not into Harry Potter this is going to be the most boring tourist trap in the world to you. However, if you're even a moderate fan, this is kind of a must see. At least it's a fun idea.

What is there to say about a place so incredibly magical. Was it packed with muggles? You bet. Did we observe some obvious first years struggling to get on the platform for the first time? Happens every year. Did I want something from the trolly (dear)? Obviously I blew my gold on all the HP fandom bits I could get my paws on.. at least till the husband took my credit card away. Blast. This spot is not near any of the actual train platforms, which of course makes logical sense as the line was already jamming up even in the open area it was at. You can take a photo of yourself disappearing into the wall to the magical wizard world and it comes complete with a very nice and helpful individual staging and taking your picture.. perhaps they're from the Daily Prophet.. makes sense. While just seeing it was enough for me on our couple hours in London, I did enjoy the shop and selections for finding that perfect parcel to take home to all my poor muggle friends still waiting on their owl with the much anticipated Hogwarts letter.

Visiting London and in need of a Harry Potter fix? King's Cross train station is where you have to visit. In Kings Cross, they have a platform 9 3/4 there and you Alpan pics with it. The store is rIght next door. There's a separate line for the photo op and for the stores. TheY line going into the store is much shorter. The items that have as black label are ewxclusive to that store only. Priceea are what you expect for HP merchandise. Inthought some of the pins were cheaper. A must visit when in London

The photo op is the main reason to visit this store. Staff is very friendly and helpful and the professional picture was only 10 euros. The downside is that there are not too many exclusives here and you can get most of the merch at other Harry Potter shops like the ones Universal Studios. A definite must visit if you're a Harry Potter fan.

The 9 & 3/4 platform awaits you for your return to Hogwarts! If you're ever near the Kings Cross London Underground Station, stop on by and get your picture taken at the mock platform outside the shop. Plus this is the REAL station in the books! Taking a photo is free. The photo line is not that long and is no more than a 3-10 minute wait. They allow you to take your own picture(s) on your phone or buy a picture from their photographer. They also have scarves of the four different houses for you to pose in the picture. Obviously you know which house/scarf is the most popular. Don't worry, after you take the photo you are mandated to exit right into the gift shop. Little pricey but you know J.K's got to get that dough. The shop is a little smaller than some of the other ones like Universal Studios in particular. However, they seem to have all of the typical essentials.

I WISH I had had more time to fully appreciate this store. It was amazing! The amount of merchandise was astounding! You end up here after you take your picture and so it is packed with people! Everywhere! It's hard to navigate the store and look at all the stuff because you just get shoved. You can enter the store alone too, but... admit it you want a picture.

Definitely a tourist trap, but also such a cool photo opportunity if you're a diehard Harry Potter fan! Platform 9 & 3/4 will always have a line, but it moves pretty fast. Depending on when you go, the queues can be anywhere from 15 mins to an hour - so if you can arrive mid-week and away from holidays, it shouldn't be too bad. They have staff manning the line to help take photos and keep things moving so everyone can get through. The store itself is pretty massive and always packed. Though you'll see a lot of the same things you'll see at all the other Harry Potter themed shops, this one has some cool pins, shirts, keychains and other souvenirs that you can only get here. If you're in the area, love the wizarding series and want to pick up some cool gifts, suggest making the stop!

The shop itself is ok, maybe moreso for a diehard Harry Potter fan. There are a few items that say Platform 9 3/4 on them but some merch you can find at Hamley's or other places quite easily. The photos with the dissapearing luggage cart are noce but can have a line pretty quick.

Every Harry Potter fan to make it to London should definitely check this place out: walk up and just see it, take photos of others, or hop in the queue and do it yourself! You can pay for a professional photo or just have a friend snap a cell phone shot and the staff will still be friendly and helpful about it. They also have props like wands and scarves you can use! The shop has various HP merch for sale too, but the platform itself is what you came for. TIP: Come with a friend and check out together, buying multiple photos in one transaction gets you discounts.

I like that there's a shop next door. Initially, we didn't know where to look, but if you ask someone, they'll kinda roll their eyes and tell you where. LOLOLOL. We went at 11pm thinking we'd outsmart the crowd. Wrong! THEY BRING THE CART INSIDE AT 9pm EVERY NIGHT! I still got a pic though but it wasn't the same

The shop itself is just fine and has a fair selection of Harry Potter merchandise. The placemaking is also decent inside the shop. You can also purchase the photo that you took outside here and that's the problem. When I arrived at the photo line, it was quite long. My friend estimated that it was going to be 45 minutes but it ended up being longer. When we got to the front of the line, we realized why. There were two employees running the photo operation. One taking the photo and the other fluffing the scarf. I think they could have run it more efficiently by having the non-photographer get the next party in line set up while the photographer tells the people they can get their photo inside. They did not help with photos on our own device. I feel like with some training, the line can move more efficiently and more people can have this experience and potentially buy the photo.

Free you say? I'm so there! Went on a week night and the queue (that's "line" for us Americans) was relatively short. They had one person giving you directions/props while another took a professional photo for you (which of course you can purchase). You get to do 3 poses so be ready! Since this is free, make sure you have an extra pair of hands to take a picture using your own camera. The two employees were so energetic! Honestly, that's the main reason why we ended up purchasing the photo. (Cost was $11.91 USD. Yes they accept credit cards.) The photo comes with a cardboard paper frame/stand and a link where you can download the photo digitally. If you enjoyed the films but don't consider yourself a Potterhead like me (and if you are a Potterhead, I'm sure you don't need me to convince you to stop by here), this is a great alternative to Warner Bros. Studio. if you're just in it for a photo op.

If you're a Harry Potter fan, you'll love this. If not might be best to stay away. This place is a war zone and you won't be able to walk in any direction before some lady decides to smack you with their purse. Lots of cool Harry Potter merchandise, and it has the wall from the train station, but you'll have to wait in line for about an hour for that one. As I said, it's a war zone. Only for Harry Potter fans, and that's what I have to say about that.

A must for every Harry Potter fan, taking a picture at Platform 9¾ will complete your trip to London. While the place is open 24/7, professional photo ops start in the morning, around 9. Upon taking your pictures, you can go inside the store and purchase them. There are also many other HP goodies, some of which can only be found in this store. I believe there is a designation sticker on the products that points that out. Depending on when you show up, the line may be anywhere between 30min to 2 hours, so plan accordingly and give yourself ample time. The staff is super friendly and it's worth the wait!!!

You must make a visit here if you are a Harry Potter fan. The shop is your one stop shop for pretty much any Harry Potter merchandise you might want to get your hands on, but the real treat is getting your photo taken on your way to the Hogwarts Express. Arrive early and join the queue for a photo op. The staff are really friendly and are doing their best to make things run efficiently, but the queue gets really long very quickly. I arrived at 11:00 am on a Tuesday in the middle of September, but still had to wait about an hour. When you get to the top of a line, you'll be decked out in your choice of house scarf and wand. A friendly staff member will help throw your scarf at the perfect time so it's floating midair for your photo and you really do look like your running into the platform. You will enter the gift shop to see your photo. I wish there was an option just to get a digital copy, but you will have to purchase a hard copy in a frame to get the digital download. I got the photo in a frame with the digital copy for under £10, so it's a cheap souvenir. You can have a friend take your photo on your own device, but the professional ones turn out really well. There's no pressure to buy, so it's up to you. The shop itself is tiny, so the crowd levels become claustrophobia inducing very quickly. It's decorated beautifully and the merchandise is fun, but it's the standard stuff you will find at other HP stores at the HP Studio Tour, the Heathrow HP store, or Universal's Wizarding World.

Full disclosure, I am not a Harry Potter fan. I have seen parts of the movies but never got into them. My sister on the other hand is a huge fan so when we saw this was at the King's Cross station we decided we would need to stop. When we made our way, the store is literally between platforms 9-10 so it is a pretty cute setup. When we first walked up we saw this huge line. We luckily noticed very quickly that it was just to have pictures taken so then we walked into the store. It was cramped, tiny and full of people. There were massive amounts of souvenirs, gifts, wands, and just about anything that a Harry Potter fan would want. I got bored pretty quickly and found I was just in the way so I exited pretty quickly to give room to actual fans. Very interesting store, I originally thought it would be more than just a store but it is cute and good for the fans.

The best experience I've had in a train station . The shop has a wide selection of HP Merch, a lot of which you'll find at Wizarding World of HP.

A must do for any Harry Potter fan! Completely free and so much fun. So cute. The wait is pretty long but the line moves very fast. Definitely take advantage of the fact that you've waited pretty long and take as many pictures as you want. When I was there a worker was slinging on scarves and the default is Gryffindor unless you tell him otherwise! I was Hufflepuff :)

#fangirlgeekout Anything Harry Potter related and the 13 year old fan girl in me comes shrieking out. We visited the "real" platform Nine and Quarter really late in the night where there was no rush, the Harry Potter store was closed and the place was very peaceful, haha. Definitely a fun part of my Harry Potter pilgrimage, Kings cross is gorgeous!

Amazing to be able to get a picture in front of the platform 9 3/4 gate but be prepared to wait in line. I would also recommend getting a friend or a kind stranger to take a picture with your phone as well as the professional picture. For me I always hate 99% or professional pictures taken of myself because I end up looking like the moon... thankfully the girl behind me asked me to take her picture and she would take mine, which turned out MUCH better. We still paid for the acceptance letter and photo. The acceptance letter is a great quality and you get to personalize it with your name and address. I feel that I did my 11 year old (and 24 year old) self proud. Be warned, the store is supperrrr crowded, even on a weekday. You're going to be in a whole lot of strangers' bubbles.

Everyone should add Platform 9-3/4 to their London bucket list. It is such a fun thing to do and it is completely free! The line to take a picture running through the Platform can be a bit long, but it moves very quickly! Plus, you are thoroughly entertained watching the other people in line take their pictures and interact with the Hogwarts students (hired photographers) who help arrange and take the pictures. The photographers take photos for you on their camera because they are not allowed to use yours. However, there are always several volunteers standing near willing to take a photo for you! The photographers give you wands and Hogwarts scarfs for your photograph. They show you exactly where and how to stand and tell you exactly when to jump. They are more than happy to try more than once if the photo didn't work out the first time. If you have a group of friends, the photographers will glady arrange a group photo around the Platform. They took one of me and my two friends. Two of us were on the cart and one was posed as it she could not get through the wall and smashed into it. We had many laughs over this. Right after the Platform photos, you can go into the gift shop. It has a ton of amazing items that any Harry Potter fan would appreciate!

How cool is this?!! I am obviously a Harry Potter fan. I had to check this out. So I take the Tube to Kings Cross station while in London and go on the hunt for Platform 9-3/4. Now, let me tell you that the movie is legit how this train station looks on where the trains leave. Platform 9-3/4 isn't quite between platforms 9 and 10, but it is off in an area where you can get your picture taken and then enter an awesome Harry Potter shop. There is usually a line of people wanting their picture taken. They will let you take a pic with your phone and they take one as well. There is one person taking the picture and the other is taking care of the scarf so it looks like it is flying in the aire. Potter fan? Stop here!!!

Platform 9 3/4 was magical! Boyfriend and I were able to pose for an epic wizard battle pic (which I won). As other reviews state the line can get long so plan on patiently waiting while you plan your pose. This was one of my favorite things that we did while in London.

What a little gem in King's Cross! Located near the rail station toilets, it is very easy to find, and of course, it is only steps away from the Platform 9 3/4 attraction. I visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios a few months ago and this store is at least up to the same standards as the theme park, if not better. Its theming, merchandise and organization couldn't be better. The store packs a large variety of different merchandise into a very small space and if you are a die hard fan, you must visit the Platform 9 3/4 store. If the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida is too far for you, come here as it is a miniature version of the theme park. Most of the merchandise is identical to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, while others are unique to this store. Wands, clothing, unique art, sweets, and recreations of artifacts from the books are just some of the treasures here. If you are planning a visit, keep in mind that there may be a queue where you must wait to enter the store. It is a very small store and can get quite crowded. Try to leave any bulky bags outside the store.

Honestly, I am not a Harry Potter fan. I've only seen 3 of the movies, but my friend Thiago is a diehard fan. He has read all the books, so when we ended up working together to London. I brought him here. The queue is no longer than 30 minutes, and it is free!