Ron’s curse backfires
Durham Cathedral, the cloister — Durham
In the Northern England guidePlan a day here
On screen
The Gryffindor and Slytherin Quidditch teams clash in the courtyard. Malfoy insults Hermione, Ron tries to curse him with his broken wand, and the spell backfires: Ron starts throwing up slugs.
The place today
A Norman cathedral begun in 1093 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Entry is free, with donations welcome. The cloister and its central garth are open to visitors, and non-flash photography is allowed except during services.
Did you know? It is the same courtyard where Harry releases Hedwig in the first film. According to the cathedral, its cloister appears in the first two films only.
Also filmed here
Sources: movie-locations · This is Durham · Durham Cathedral
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