Category: London Magic Weekend Feb 2023

Our final day, February 12, started at the Wellington Barracks, where we watched the Guards prepare for the Changing of the Guard. Seeing them up close before the ceremony gave us a better appreciation of their precision and discipline. The different uniforms represented separate regiments — each with its own proud history. Many of these…

On February 11, we introduced our Ben to the other Ben — Big Ben, gleaming after recent restorations. The tower (technically the Elizabeth Tower) was completed in 1859 and has been London’s timekeeper ever since. During World War II, its chimes continued even as bombs fell on the city, a symbol of endurance broadcast across…

The Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter was much larger and more detailed than we expected. The sets, costumes, and props from the films were incredible — walking into the Great Hall felt like stepping straight into the movies. We strolled down Diagon Alley, peeked into Hagrid’s Hut, and watched green-screen…

Our family’s first trip to London began late on February 9, with a flight from Frankfurt-Hahn to Stansted Airport. By the time we reached the city, the streets glistened with rain under the glow of black cab headlights — exactly how we imagined our first London night. The next morning, February 10, we set out…