Many of us travelers grew up with the Harry Potter books and movies playing a pivotal role in our childhoods. Many travelers even enjoyed the more recent Fantastic Beast movies and how they conjured a sense of nostalgia as we returned to the wizarding world. In Lessburg, Virginia, travelers will find a place where they can let their imaginations run wild returning them, or perhaps taking their children for the first time, back to the Forbidden Forest and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Located on the grounds of Morven Park in Virginia, is the Harry Potter: Forbidden Forest Experience. Travelers are invited to partake in this magical adventure through the forest encountering magical creatures and casting spells along the way. Then, when they are finished, they can go warm up with some drinks and food back in the village.

An Incredible Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience

Harry Potter fans have the adventure of their life available to them in Lessburg, Virginia. Travelers are invited to live their Harry Potter fantasy along Morven Park’s nighttime woodland trail experience.

The woods of this park have been filled with magical creatures from the wondrous Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. The park is teeming with sounds, lights, and special effects to bring more life to this incredible experience that will bring back childhood memories of Harry Potter.

Not only that but there is also an amazon selection of delicious food and drink available in the village.

The set of this incredible adventure is brought to Morven Park for travelers by an incredible team of award-winning theatrical designers and experiential creators.

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What To Expect On This Incredible Adventure In The Forbidden Forest

An adventure like this is full of so much creativity, fun, and nostalgia that Travelers are sure to enjoy themselves. It is an incredible chance to interact with magical characters, cast spells, and bring a traveler's imagination to life.

Travelers will be able to discover Centaurs, a Hippogriff, and other magical creatures. This experience is also available to all ages making it incredibly welcoming and inclusive to whoever may be visiting.

• Date - from October 29, 2022
• Days - Various sessions open daily
• Duration - approx. 60-90 minutes (the walking trail takes approx 45-75 minutes)
• Location - the awe-inspiring woods of Morven Park, 41580 Sunday Morning Lane, Leesburg, VA 20176
• Age Requirement - wizards, witches, and Muggles of all ages are welcome!
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Travelers Can Discover Their Wands

Travelers won’t just get to celebrate some of the most infamous scenes from Harry Potter in the Forbidden Forest, or iconic magical effects of Fantastic Beasts films. They will be able to interact with magical characters and discover their own wands, so they can cast their own spells including their Patronus with its unique shape!

This is an incredible destination for a family looking for a magical adventure or childless travelers who are looking for a bit of a nostalgia trip, this is an excellent destination.

Morven Park, The Setting For This Forbidden Forest Adventure

Morven Park is a 1,000-acre historic site and horse park found in Lessburg, Virginia. The grounds of this park are full of the old sites and buildings belonging to Morven Park Mansion, the Winmill Carriage Museum, Formal boxwood gardens, miles of hiking and riding trails, and athletic fields.

This is quite a bit of area to use to turn into the magical Forbidden Forest.

The grounds of Morven Park are perfect for this, Harry Potter: Forbidden Forest experience. Making use of the woodland of the estate, they are transformed to bring to life the magic of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beast Movies.

This experience does occur during hours of darkness, so travelers should be properly prepared for walking in the dark. Remember, this is the Forbidden Forest, Travelers shouldn't enter unless they’re prepared!

• Address - Address: 17339 Southern Planter Ln, Leesburg, VA 20176
• Phone - Phone: (571) 474-2754
• Normal Hours (non-event hours) - Monday through Sunday 8 am to 6 pm
• Location - 1 mile (1.6 km) northwest of Leesburg off U.S. 15, near Leesburg, Virginia
• Coordinates - 39°8′26.3″N 77°34′24.2″W
• Built - 1780
• Architect - Lind & Murdock and Thomas Swann, Jr.
• Architectural Style - Greek Revival

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How To Reach Morven Park Kicking Off This Incredible Adventure

How to reach the park changes depending on where travelers are starting from, but as they are coming into Leesburg they will need to use Route 15 and then turn on Tutt Lane which is just a little northwest of the park. From there they will be able to reach the entrance.

Travelers should know that the Old Waterford Entrance to Morven Park will be closed during the duration of this event.

Travelers will see staff and signs that will guide guests ti to the parking lot and then to the trail for the start of the event.