The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9¾ Reviews Summary

Location and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The shop is located inside King's Cross Station in London, right near where Platform 9¾ is marked on the wall between platforms 9 and 10."
• "Inside the shop feels very magical and immerses you in the Harry Potter world."

Cons:

• "It is extremely crowded and busy, especially on weekends and during holidays."
• "The shop can get very cramped and crowded as well."
• "They have shifted the actual platform location to a different place to adjust the crowd."
• "The station is modern and clean, with the cleanest bathrooms that I've seen in London."
• "Very busy on a Monday afternoon. Didn’t bother waiting in line or entering the store."

Merchandise Selection

Pros:

• "It has a huge selection of Harry Potter merchandise including clothing, books, wands, candy, collectibles and more."
• "Fantastic! Loved it! They have put up almost everything you can imagine from the world of Harry Potter in store."
• "This Harry Potter shop has all the things you want and more. You can get some confectionery and a letter of acceptance from Hogwarts with your name on it."
• "Nice Harry Potter shop if you are a fun. You can also take a picture with the trolley outside."

Cons:

• "However, all items are highly overpriced. £7 for just a magnet is crazy."
• "The shop was welcoming but extremely crowded, which made it hard to browse comfortably."
• "Although this is a great place for Harry Potter fans, several things make this visit a bad experience."

Photo Opportunity

Pros:

• "You can get your photo taken standing next to the Platform 9¾ sign."
• "Unforgettable memories, and you can buy the printed copies after you enter the shop!"
• "Great shop!! Got completely absorbed into the decorations and stuff they had inside. The staff are really nice and there is a great selection of merchandise. The photo stand outside takes a while as the line is big but I recommend it as the photos do come out great."

Cons:

• "You may have to wait over an hour in the long line just to get your photo taken."
• "The photo booth outside is designed to take photos and create memories. But the staff there are extremely rude."
• "The wait to take a picture was painful and well over an hour!!!"