"Born and raised in the U.K., I spent most of my childhood venturing into London on school trips or braving the five-hour train journey along the coast to visit family. School holidays would roll around, and we'd find ourselves traveling to Ireland and Greece but never really road-tripping much around the U.K. That's always how it seems to go: You never know what you have until it's gone."
"Maybe the idea of being a tourist in my own country wasn't a bizarre notion after all. Ten years ago, I would've passed on the idea of a trip around the U.K. Now, I find myself longing to go home and explore its history. So when the offer arose, I jumped at the chance to travel around North East England on a set-jetting tour."
"Our journey began by flying into Newcastle and road-tripping along the expansive moorlands to Northumberland. Wuthering Heights connection unlocked. We toured what used to be an old schoolhouse, now the cozy Bailiffgate Hotel, and found out that some of the rooms look right out over a Harry Potter filming spot, which made it all feel more magical. As one of Britain's largest inhabited castles, walking through the gates of Alnwick Castle really does feel as though you're entering Hogwarts for the first time."
Childhood in the U.K. featured occasional school trips to London and long train journeys to coastal family, with holidays to Ireland and Greece but few domestic road trips. The Harry Potter series revived global interest in British settings, accents, and traditions, elevating boarding schools and regional specialties into iconic attractions. Relocation to the United States prompted frequent questions about famous British filming locations and increased curiosity about set-jetting. Set-jetting influences travel choices for many; the North East England itinerary included Newcastle, expansive moorlands, Bailiffgate Hotel, and Alnwick Castle, noted for its Harry Potter connections.
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