As Harry Potter begins his sixth year at Hogwarts, he discovers an old book marked as "the property of the Half-Blood Prince" and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort's dark past.
George III and the River Thames, The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, St Clement Danes, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, WC2R 1LT, United Kingdom
Backlot Café, Studio Tour Drive, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, Abbots Langley, Leavesden, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, WD25 7LR, United Kingdom
Scene: (Narcissa and Bellatrix walking through a mill town; quidditch bleachers; reeds outside the Burrow; exterior of Hagrid's house; Dumbledore's funeral)
J Stage, The Backlot - Exterior Sets, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, Abbots Langley, Leavesden, Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, England, WD25 7LP, United Kingdom
Scene: (Hogwarts Express aisle; Slughorn's corridor; Hogsmeade scenes; Harry follows Hermione down a wooden corridor during celebrations; Room of Requirement; Harry chases Malfoy past a birdcage; Harry and Luna walk down a corridor; Ron's bedroom at the Burrow)
J Stage, The Backlot - Exterior Sets, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, Abbots Langley, Leavesden, Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, England, WD25 7LP, United Kingdom
Scene: (Hogwarts Express aisle; Slughorn's corridor; Hogsmeade scenes; Harry follows Hermione down a wooden corridor during celebrations; Room of Requirement; Harry chases Malfoy past a birdcage; Harry and Luna walk down a corridor; Ron's bedroom at the Burrow)
The sixth Harry Potter film is one of the moodiest, and it earned its atmosphere on location – the Horcrux cave clinging to the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, the Hogwarts Express steaming through the Norwegian mountains, and a Wiltshire village playing the world of Professor Slughorn.
Where was Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince filmed?
Half-Blood Prince was filmed in Ireland (the cave, at the Cliffs of Moher), Norway, the Scottish Highlands and England.
Every Half-Blood Prince location, explained
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The Horcrux cave – the Cliffs of Moher
Dumbledore and Harry’s journey to the seaside cave used the towering Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Ireland.
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The Hogwarts Express – Norway
The train’s mountain journey used the snowy landscapes around Bjorli in Norway.
3
Slughorn’s world – Lacock
Professor Slughorn’s scenes used the National Trust village of Lacock in Wiltshire.
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The Highlands and Gloucester
Hogwarts used the Scottish Highlands (Glencoe) and Gloucester Cathedral’s cloisters.
Planning a visit
The Cliffs of Moher in Ireland – the Horcrux cave – are one of the country’s most spectacular natural sights, and Lacock in Wiltshire is a beautifully preserved village open to all.
Half-Blood Prince Fun Facts
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The cave is the Cliffs of Moher The Horcrux cave journey used Ireland’s dramatic Cliffs of Moher.
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A Norwegian train ride The Hogwarts Express scenes used the snowy mountains around Bjorli in Norway.
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Lacock plays Slughorn's world The Wiltshire village of Lacock features again in the series.
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A darker chapter The film leaned into shadow and dread as the story turned grim.
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The Astronomy Tower The film’s pivotal tower scene was a major set-piece moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Horcrux cave in the film?
At the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Ireland.
Where was the Hogwarts Express filmed?
In the snowy mountains around Bjorli, Norway.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Cliffs of Moher and the village of Lacock are both popular visitor spots.
