Warner Bros. Studio Tour school holidays
The Making of Harry Potter sells out weeks in advance during school holidays. Timed slots mean the experience is controlled, but demand for the most popular dates is intense. See which weeks have the least school-holiday demand.
Also popular: Alton Towers · Legoland Windsor · Thorpe Park
Warner Bros. Studio Tour operates on timed entry with a daily capacity limit. School holiday slots sell faster and the experience is busier. Term-time weekdays — any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between September and late May — have the same sets, same props, the same everything, but fewer visitors per time slot. Booking four to six weeks ahead is still wise, but term-time slots are easier to get.
School-holiday demand by period
A low score means fewer school-age children seeking tickets during that week. October and December also see special seasonal events (Halloween Hogwarts, Hogwarts in the Snow) that add demand beyond the school-holiday crowd.
Summer 2026
Fewest school-age families: 7–11 Sep 2026 (0% of schools off)
| Week (Mon–Fri) | School-holiday demand | Booking options |
|---|---|---|
| 22–26 Jun 2026 | Very low | |
| 29 Jun – 3 Jul 2026 | Low | |
| 6–10 Jul 2026 | Low | |
| 13–17 Jul 2026 | Low | |
| 20–24 Jul 2026 | High | |
| 27–31 Jul 2026 | Peak | |
| 3–7 Aug 2026 | Peak | |
| 10–14 Aug 2026 | Peak | |
| 17–21 Aug 2026 | High | |
| 24–28 Aug 2026 | High | |
| 31 Aug – 4 Sep 2026 | Low | |
| 7–11 Sep 2026 | Very low |
October half-term 2026
Fewest school-age families: 2–6 Nov 2026 (0% of schools off)
| Week (Mon–Fri) | School-holiday demand | Booking options |
|---|---|---|
| 5–9 Oct 2026 | Very low | |
| 12–16 Oct 2026 | Low | |
| 19–23 Oct 2026 | Low | |
| 26–30 Oct 2026 | High | |
| 2–6 Nov 2026 | Very low |
Christmas 2026–27
Fewest school-age families: 14–18 Dec 2026 (0% of schools off)
| Week (Mon–Fri) | School-holiday demand | Booking options |
|---|---|---|
| 14–18 Dec 2026 | Very low | |
| 21–25 Dec 2026 | Peak | |
| 28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 | Peak | |
| 4–8 Jan 2027 | Very low | |
| 11–15 Jan 2027 | Very low |
February half-term 2027
Fewest school-age families: 22–26 Feb 2027 (0% of schools off)
| Week (Mon–Fri) | School-holiday demand | Booking options |
|---|---|---|
| 1–5 Feb 2027 | Very low | |
| 8–12 Feb 2027 | Low | |
| 15–19 Feb 2027 | High | |
| 22–26 Feb 2027 | Very low | |
| 1–5 Mar 2027 | Very low |
Easter 2027
Fewest school-age families: 15–19 Mar 2027 (0% of schools off)
| Week (Mon–Fri) | School-holiday demand | Booking options |
|---|---|---|
| 15–19 Mar 2027 | Very low | |
| 22–26 Mar 2027 | Moderate | |
| 29 Mar – 2 Apr 2027 | Peak | |
| 5–9 Apr 2027 | High | |
| 12–16 Apr 2027 | Low | |
| 19–23 Apr 2027 | Very low |
May half-term 2027
Fewest school-age families: 7–11 Jun 2027 (0% of schools off)
| Week (Mon–Fri) | School-holiday demand | Booking options |
|---|---|---|
| 17–21 May 2027 | Very low | |
| 24–28 May 2027 | Very low | |
| 31 May – 4 Jun 2027 | High | |
| 7–11 Jun 2027 | Very low | |
| 14–18 Jun 2027 | Very low |
Summer 2027
Fewest school-age families: 6–10 Sep 2027 (0% of schools off)
| Week (Mon–Fri) | School-holiday demand | Booking options |
|---|---|---|
| 21–25 Jun 2027 | Very low | |
| 28 Jun – 2 Jul 2027 | Low | |
| 5–9 Jul 2027 | Low | |
| 12–16 Jul 2027 | Low | |
| 19–23 Jul 2027 | Moderate | |
| 26–30 Jul 2027 | Peak | |
| 2–6 Aug 2027 | Peak | |
| 9–13 Aug 2027 | Peak | |
| 16–20 Aug 2027 | Peak | |
| 23–27 Aug 2027 | Peak | |
| 30 Aug – 3 Sep 2027 | Moderate | |
| 6–10 Sep 2027 | Very low |
Pressure scores measure Mon-Fri school-day demand only. Weekends and seasonal events drive additional demand not captured here. Warner Bros. Studio Tour is at Leavesden, Hertfordshire. Data from 218 UK local authority term dates.