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Win tickets to Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone™ in Concert plus an overnight stay!

Win tickets to Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone™ in Concert plus an overnight stay!

Wales Online10-07-2025
Harry Potter fans are in for a treat as we have an amazing prize to give away! Enter our competition below to be in with a chance of experiencing the magic of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone™ In Concert at the breathtaking Warwick Castle, along with an overnight stay in a Warwick Castle Woodland Lodge!
If you're our lucky winner, you'll will delve into more than 1,100 years of history as you spend your day exploring the iconic Warwick Castle. With over 15 live shows and attractions to enjoy, including the ultimate jousting experience and witnessing Britain's largest working siege machine, your family is sure to be entertained and awed.
As the sun sets and night falls upon the castle grounds, get ready for an enchanting evening. Experience the spellbinding magic of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as it comes alive through music. The London Concert Orchestra will perform John Williams' iconic score live to picture, in an unforgettable concert held within the castle grounds.
When the concert concludes, extend your magical adventure with an overnight stay in a Warwick Castle Woodland Lodge. Nestled within the castle grounds, these lodges offer a unique and comfortable retreat for your family.
Your prize includes not only entry to the castle and tickets to Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone™ In Concert, but also:
An unforgettable overnight stay within the enchanting castle grounds
Additional themed evening entertainment
A delicious complimentary cooked or continental breakfast
Convenient car parking
Unlimited Wi-Fi access
Discounted second-day entry tickets
This event is not only a treat for Harry Potter fans, but an exciting adventure for the whole family. Don't miss this chance to win a family ticket to this incredible event at Warwick Castle Live 2025! Simply enter using the form below. If you can't see the form, click here.
This competition closes on the 3rd of August at 11:45pm.
Good luck!
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