Where is the secret entrance to Diagon Alley?

The entrance to Diagon Alley Through a wall at the back of the Leaky Cauldron pub in London. How to enter: Tap the brick in the wall that is three up and two across three times – preferably with a pink umbrella but we're not sure that's strictly required…



In the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, the "secret" entrance to Diagon Alley is cleverly hidden behind a nondescript brick wall in the London waterfront area. To find it, look for a large, curved opening in the red brick wall located just past the Knight Bus and the entrance to the Leicester Square station. Unlike the movies, where bricks physically move, this entrance is a "leak" in the wall that creates a winding, zig-zag corridor. As you walk through, the sounds of the bustling London muggle world fade away and are replaced by the magical music and clatter of Diagon Alley. This transition is designed to mimic the feeling of stepping through a magical barrier. It is remarkably easy to walk right past if you aren't looking for the gap, but once you navigate the short brick labyrinth, the spectacular reveal of Gringotts Bank and the fire-breathing dragon awaits.

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There are three entrances to Diagon Alley, the most popular being the one lined with red brick, similar to those seen in the Harry Potter films. The other two entrances are similarly nondescript and located just to the right of the main brick entrance near Grimmauld Place.

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If you're a thrill seeker, consider Hosgmeade. If you'd prefer to walk, eat and shop, head to Diagon Alley. In the end, both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade are worth a visit — and with a ticket that allows you to hop between parks, a quick ride on the Hogwarts Express can ensure you experience both Harry Potter lands.

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Diagon Alley is a high street located in London. It is accessible to the wizarding world, to which it is something of an economic hub, but hidden from Muggles (non-magical people). However, Muggles are allowed access to it if they need to accompany their Muggle-born magical children.

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The Leaky Cauldron was a popular wizarding pub and inn located in London. It was the entrance to Diagon Alley and indirectly Knockturn Alley. The rear of the pub opened up onto a chilly courtyard that contains the entrance to both alley ways.

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A 2-Park Ticket will allow you to go back and forth between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, the 2 Harry Potter-themed worlds, Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. You can either walk back and forth between the parks, or use the Hogwarts Express train.

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Harry Potter's story is set in a magical, largely fictional Britain, but the film series used many real locations as evocative backdrops. Other settings, like Diagon Alley, exist only at Leavesden Film Studios (20 miles north of London).

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Fans of Harry Potter may want to add this UK destination to their travel list! In the Yorkshire countryside, you can visit Goathland Station, which served as the setting for the fictional Hogsmeade station, serving both the village of Hogsmeade and the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy, in Harry Potter films.

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