With their warning about Lord Voldemort's return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts.
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
The fifth film sends its young wizards soaring over a night-time London – the Thames, the London Eye and Tower Bridge sweeping beneath their broomsticks – while the Highlands return for Hogwarts and a quiet London square becomes the secret headquarters of the Order.
Where was Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix filmed?
Order of the Phoenix was filmed in London, the Scottish Highlands (Glencoe) and at Blenheim Palace.
Every Order of the Phoenix location, explained
1
The flight over London
The Order’s broomstick flight sweeps over real London – the Thames, the London Eye and Tower Bridge.
2
Grimmauld Place – Claremont Square
The Order’s hidden headquarters used Claremont Square in Islington, London.
3
Hogwarts and the Highlands
The school and its grounds returned to Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands.
4
Blenheim Palace
Grounds scenes used the great tree at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.
Planning a visit
London‘s Tower Bridge and the South Bank retrace the film’s flight, while Blenheim Palace and the Highlands of Glencoe are both spectacular, visitable locations.
Order of the Phoenix Fun Facts
1
They flew over real London The broomstick flight sweeps over the actual Thames, London Eye and Tower Bridge.
2
Grimmauld Place is Islington The Order’s secret HQ used Claremont Square in north London.
3
The Highlands return Hogwarts’ landscapes again used Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands.
4
The longest book, a tight film The series’ longest novel was condensed into one of its leaner films.
5
Blenheim's tree The great cedar at Blenheim Palace features in the grounds scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Order of the Phoenix filmed?
In London, the Scottish Highlands (Glencoe) and at Blenheim Palace.
Where is Grimmauld Place?
It’s Claremont Square in Islington, London.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Tower Bridge, Blenheim Palace and Glencoe are all accessible.
Where is the broomstick flight?
Over real London – the Thames, the London Eye and Tower Bridge.
