Harry Potter Parties in the UK and Ireland

The US isn't the only country that will be holding tons of Midnight Potter Parties on July 20 for the release of the final Harry Potter book, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'. The UK, home of Harry Potter will have Potter Parties around the country. And the UK's neighbour, Ireland, and home of Harry Potter character, Seamus Finnegan, will have its share of fun Harry Potter release parties.

Here is all the information fans living or visiting the UK or Ireland will need to to find the nearest Potter Party to them.

United Kingdom Midnight Potter Parties.

The UK's biggest bookstore chain, Waterstone's, will be hosting Potter Parties are many of its stores throughout, England, Scotland and Wales. Not all Waterstone's stores will be holding pre-release activities but most will be opening at midnight so fans can pick up their copy of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' as soon as it comes out. For Waterstone's that are hosting actually Potter Parties see the details below.

Waterstone's Oxford St ( East) London
Perhaps one of the biggest Potter Parties will take place that the London branch of Waterstone's on Oxford Street. This is a 12-hour final stretch of celebrations before the book comes out at midnight. The Harry Potter release party begins at 12pm and runs until 1am. The day will be filled with Harry Potter themed activities and plenty of fans dressed in their best Harry Potter costumes. Further information can be gotten by calling 020 8770 0404.

Waterstone's Sutton
This Harry Potter Party has limited space; just 100 fans will be able to attend so it will be necessary to get a ticket. Tickets for this event are free and need to be gotten at the store. The party runs from 12pm to 1am and includes Harry Potter activities, refreshments and copies of the book being handing out at 12:01 on July 21st. To get more information you can call 020 8770 0404.

Walthamstow
Fans wishing to attend this Potter release party will need to arrive at the store through the BHS entrance. The party starts at 12pm and runs until everyone gets their copy of the book at midnight. Call 020 8521 3669 to get more information.

Peterboro Bridge
The Waterstone's located at Peterboro Bridge will be co-hosting the 'Potterborough' countdown with Hereward FM & The City Centre Management. This Potter Party begins at 6pm on July 20 and runs until the book is released. The party will includes music, dancing, prizes, entertainers and other Harry Potter themed activities. To get more info just call 01733 555 323

Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Waterstone's will be holding their very own Tri-Wizard Tournament to celebrate the release of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'. The party stars at 8pm and events will include gnome throwing, owl racing, a dragon piñata and costume contest. There will also other fun activities for fans to enjoy. Call 01908 395 384 to get more details.

Stratford Harry Potter Midnight Party
Beginning at 8pm on July fans will be gathering at the Waterstone's in Stratford to celebrate the final Harry Potter book. Besides the fun activities including quizzes and contests there will be once lucky fan that wins the Harry Potter VIP spot. The VIP will be able to unveil the book when the clock strikes midnight. Details can be gotten by calling 01789 4144 18.

Birmingham High Street
Starting at 9pm on July 20th this Potter Party lasts well into Saturday afternoon. Fans lining up to wait for their book will enjoy entertainers and Harry Potter activities. On Saturday there will be a costume contest held a 2pm along with a sorting, snitch hunt, Hogwarts exams and readings from the book. To find out more call 0121 633 4353.

Other UK Waterstone's shops hosting Potter parties are at the following locations

Piccadilly from 9pm, 020 7851 2400
Nottingham Bridle 9pm to 2am, 0115 948 4499
Guildford from 9pm to 1am, 01483 536366
Leeds 93-97 from 9pm to 12pm, 0113 244 4588
Belfast Fountain 9pm to 1am, 02890 240 159
Sheffield Orchard 9pm to 1am 01865 790 212
Cardiff The Hayes from 9pm, 029 2066 5065
Norwich Castle St 9pm to 2am, 01603 767 292
Newcastle Emerson 9pm to 2am, 0191 261 7757
Plymouth Drakecir 9pm to 1am, 01752 669 898
Maidstone Earl St 9pm to 1am, 01622 68112
Aberdeen Langstan from 9pm 01224 210 161
Cambridge 9pm to 1am, 01223 351 688
Cheltenham 9pm to 1am, 01242 512 722

There are many more Waterstone's Harry Potter release parties being held around the UK, visit your local store to find out details of their Potter Party.

Harry Potter Midnight Release Parties in Ireland.

Waterstone's Dawson Street
This Dublin Harry Potter release party will begin at 9pm. Activities will include face painting, a magician, costume contests and other fun prizes. For more details call 01 679 1260.

Dubray Books
Dubray Books three Dublin stores have a good reputation when is comes to Harry Potter release parties, this time is sure to be no exception. The Potter Parties will include themed treats, copies of 'The Dubary Prophet' fee goodies and contests. Potter parties in Dublin will be held at the Blackrock (01 283 2193), Dun Laoghaire (01 280 9917) and Stillorgan (01 283 3268).

Dubray books in Galway will also be hosting a Potter Party. Call 091 569 070 to get all the fun details.

Sources

Waterstone's Potter Party information
http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/displayDetailEvent.do?searchType=3&month=7|July|7&mFilter=1

Dubray Books Dublin & Ireland Potter Parties
http://www.potterparties.com/find?p=Co+Dublin&c=Ireland