Harry Potter fans, rejoice! The best Harry Potter shop in the UK is right on our doorstep, offering a magical day out. Not only can you find some magical things from independent businesses, but you can also attend a potion-making workshop at The Lonely Broomstick. Plus, the shop is home to the original Handmade Scottish Ghosts, which visitors can take home.
The Lonely Broomstick is located on Falkirk High Street, just a 40-minute drive from Glasgow. Whimsic Alley is also owned by the same people, bringing spells, crystals and all things witchy for those who love all things whimsical and magical. A visitor attraction in and of itself, The Lonely Broomstick enchants all those who walk in, filled with everything you can imagine and much more!
When we first walked in, we realised we would spend quite a bit of time in the shop just browsing, with the sheer amount of actually nice and unique items there. From wizard wands to the original Scottish Ghosts, the shop doesn’t feel gimmicky, and it’s because the owners make sure to stock it with unique pieces from independent businesses around the globe. And yes, they make their own candles, soaps and sweets, too!
The time and effort put into the space is evident – but due to its popularity, The Lonely Broomstick is bringing both shops under one massive roof. The idea is to make it feel like a magical cobblestone market alley, which should provide plenty of Instagrammable moments. Guests will be able to explore a sweet shop, a “smelly” shop, a creature adoption shop, a Whimsical shop with all things witchy, a magical library, and a magical essentials shop.
What is more, the new store includes a sit-in cafe, where visitors can finally grab a seat and watch the world go by, instead of just getting drinks to takeaway. There, guests can indulge in The Lonely Broomstick’s Hot Buttery Beer, Chocolate Frog Chocolate, cakes and more – expect a magical tavern vibe!
And that’s not all – there will also be a dungeon downstairs, embracing the darker side. Expect shops like an apothecary, Dark Arts, a secret shop (yet to be announced), the Scottish Ghost Emporium, and, of course, their famous Potion Room. Plus, the owners are creating an escape room!
When is the new Lonely Broomstick opening its doors?
On their Instagram post, the owners announced on October 26: “✨THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER!✨
We are beyond excited to finally announce that our brand-new magical shop will be opening on Saturday, 28th November at 10am!
Join us as we celebrate this incredible milestone! After months of renovations (and another month still to go!), we are so proud to finally be able to share the magical world we have been creating behind closed doors.
Countless hours of hard work, late nights, creativity and dedication from our entire team have gone into bringing this vision to life. Every little detail has been lovingly created to make this a truly unforgettable and immersive experience for everyone who visits!
We cannot wait to open our doors and welcome you into a world unlike anything we’ve created before!
✨Mark your calendars, spread the word and come celebrate with us! We can’t wait to see you there!✨”
The new Lonely Broomstick shop aims to open before Christmas this year, and it will be located just around the corner from the current shop. The other shops are still open in the meantime, located on Falkirk High Street. You can find out more on their website.
