Harry Potter fans with sight loss or visual impairment can now experience a new tactile adventure which has launched at the Warner Bros Studio Tour. The tourist attraction in Leavesden, Hertfordshire , has partnered with Guide Dogs to create a new accessible experience where visitors with sight loss can touch authentic props, fabrics and magical creatures.
The famous Hogwarts castle model has also been transformed into a raised, tactile floorplan so visitors with sight loss can trail their way through their favourite locations using their fingertips. Staff at the Studio Tour completed training which included how to approach someone with sight loss, navigate narrow or busy spaces, steps and doorways, within the tour.
The team also received bespoke in-person practical sighted guided training including how to safely guide someone with sight loss with confidence, skill and empathy. Penny Hefferan and her guide dog Questa visited the Studio Tour to give her feedback on how it could be made more accessible. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in Please refresh your browser to be logged in.
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