Harry Potter Forbidden Forest returns to Arley Hall: How to get tickets and what to expect

The Wizarding World is coming to Cheshire once more – and you won’t even need Floo Powder to get there.

The Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience will return to Arley Hall and Gardens in Cheshire, about 25 miles from Manchester, for a second year.

Starting on 15 October 2022, visitors are invited to follow an outdoor trail through the woodlands, where they will encounter some favourite creatures from the books and Fantastic Beasts films, including hippogriffs, centaurs and nifflers.

What does it involve?

Visiting muggles will get the opportunity to cast their own spells and recreate memorable scenes from the franchise as they walk along the trail, thanks to special effects and some clever sound and light design.

Harry Potter-themed snacks and refreshments, like Butterbeer, will be on sale in the themed Village, as well as roast dinners, pasties, fish and chips, cake and hot puddings.

The whole experience takes about 60-90 minutes, with the forest walk itself usually taking around 45-75 minutes.

There are no age restrictions for the Forbidden Forest Experience.

How to get tickets for the Harry Potter Experience plus how much are they?

All tours take place during night-time hours, starting at 4:40 pm with last entry at 9:45 pm.

Tickets start at £24 per person, with prices depending on what day and time you book. Entry is free for children under five.

Tickets can be purchased via the booking platform Fever, where you will also find information about group bundles for a minimum of eight people.

Large group booking options are also available for groups of 30 or more and they can include services such as a tour guide and photographer. These packages can be booked directly via the website.

Upon booking, visitors are also invited to donate £3.95 to plant a tree as part of the Give a Tree, Grow a Forest initiative.