HBO Harry Potter series trailer features magical scene at Luton park
Wardown Park in Luton has featured in the trailer for HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series.
The park, known for its boating lake and pedestrian suspension bridge, was used as a filming location for the highly anticipated adaptation.
Filming took place around September 18, 2025, with night-time scenes filmed around the bridge spanning the lake.
The scenes feature James and Lily Potter running across the bridge while sparks fly.
Cllr Amjid Ali, Leader of Luton Council, said: “We're delighted that audiences are getting a glimpse of Luton's Wardown Park in the recently released Harry Potter series trailer.
“The park is one of our heritage sites and provides an iconic and much-loved backdrop within its green spaces. Its inclusion highlights both the quality and variety of locations the town has to offer.
“Luton is developing a strong reputation as a film-friendly location, and we are proud to see yet another large-scale production choosing to film here.
“Seeing Wardown Park featured in a series with such a wide following is another fantastic opportunity to showcase Luton to audiences nationally and beyond.”