While big movies and TV shows are usually filmed in professional studios or in Hollywood, you might be surprised to know that Yorkshire has often been used as a filming location for some quite famous productions.
If you are a fan of Harry Potter and are looking forward to the new HBO original series, you might want to take a walk around this Yorkshire market town.
Skipton is a popular place to visit thanks to its "incredible charm" and "famous market" but it is also set to become a must-visit for Harry Potter fans.
The West Yorkshire town featuring in the new Harry Potter series
Several streets in Skipton were closed off to the public in October 2025 for a filming crew to take over the area.
The streets included Sackville Street, Westmoreland Street, Russell Street, Rowland Street, and Belmont Wharf.
While the title of the production was called "Brown Cat", it has been reported that this is a disguise name for the new Harry Potter series.
Residents were sent letters and informed about the road closures with a few residents seeing some of the filming taking place.
Skipton has lots of things to do. (Image: Getty)
If you watch the new Harry Potter series, it might be worth keeping an eye out to see if you spot any of the scenes filmed in Skipton.
The first series of the show is expected to be released in 2027 and will explore the story of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone book.
What else can you do in Skipton?
As well as visiting the filming locations, there are plenty of other activities to get involved in around Skipton.
If you love history, you might want to visit Skipton Castle, which is one of the most "complete and best preserved medieval castles in England".
You can take yourself around the castle at your own pace and find out more about the castle's purpose throughout time.
There is also the Skipton Castle Woods Walk, which is a popular and accessible walk around the woods that can be found on the edge of town.
In terms of food, there are plenty of restaurants to try out including Phoebe's, which offs both small plates and main meals for brunch and dinner.
You might also like the Two Sisters Bar & Kitchen that offers lovely coffees in the day and cocktails in the evening.
Will you be visiting Skipton after the release of the new Harry Potter series? Let us know in the comments.