{"id":61172,"date":"2021-12-09T19:16:45","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T19:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/?p=61172"},"modified":"2022-10-27T20:44:12","modified_gmt":"2022-10-27T19:44:12","slug":"fancy-some-tea-harry-potter-themed-afternoon-is-apparating-to-cardiff-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/2021\/12\/09\/fancy-some-tea-harry-potter-themed-afternoon-is-apparating-to-cardiff-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Fancy some tea or butterbeer? Harry Potter themed afternoon serves up a treat in Cardiff this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Coal Exchange Hotel is hosting an enchanting event for fans, just in time for the 20th\u00a0anniversary reunion of the beloved franchise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A man and a woman dressed up in Slytherin and Gryffindor uniforms, standing in front of the Hogwarts house banners in Coal Exchange Hotel for the Harry Potter afternoon\" class=\"wp-image-61175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A man and a woman dressed up in Slytherin and Gryffindor uniforms, standing in front of the Hogwarts house banners in Coal Exchange Hotel for the Harry Potter afternoon\" class=\"wp-image-61175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Hogwarts may not be there to welcome you home this time but brace yourself to be overcome with nostalgia at the hotel\u2019s own Great Hall. Credit: Coal Exchange Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dust off your robes and take a trip down memory lane this weekend as the historic Coal Exchange Hotel is hosting a <em>Harry Potter <\/em>themed afternoon tea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event on Sunday 12 December is aptly titled the Wizards and Witches Afternoon Tea and starts at 12:30pm and runs until 4pm in the hotel&#8217;s own Great Hall, based in the city&#8217;s Mount Stuart Square. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A replace of the letter Harry Potter receives in The Philosopher's Stone\" class=\"wp-image-61265\" width=\"770\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A replace of the letter Harry Potter receives in The Philosopher's Stone\" class=\"wp-image-61265\" width=\"770\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>There is no need to RSVP by an owl for the event! Credit: Coal Exchange Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>After a few glasses of wine, I asked, why isn&#8217;t anyone doing [a Harry Potter] event in Cardiff?<\/p><cite>Ieuan Davies<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media manager for the hotel Ieuan Davies was inspired to host the event while bingeing the eight-movie marathon. He said, \u201cAfter a few glasses of wine, I asked, why isn\u2019t anyone doing an event in Cardiff? I went to my manager who agreed and from then on it grew into something big.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The afternoon tea is a chance for <em>Potter<\/em>heads to revel in the <em>Potter<\/em>verse once more, as fans look forward to new content from the beloved franchise dropping on 1 January, 2022. Their childhood favourites will be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=X2RzASP6cbA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reuniting on screen<\/a>\u00a0in a special reunion show for HBO Max called\u00a0<em>Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.\u00a0<\/em>All eight films will also be available to stream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The specially themed afternoon tea is the third edition of the hotel\u2019s event and the setting will be transformed into Hogwarts\u2019 Great Hall. Expect to be greeted by the most-loved characters on arrival, and consume themed cocktails, sand-witches, and sweets on par with Bertie Bott\u2019s Every Flavour Beans.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Josh Andrews and Kally Loren from Capital FM will also be hosting an interactive quiz with mystery prizes up for grabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A group of men dressed in Harry Potter robes and uniforms\" class=\"wp-image-61270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A group of men dressed in Harry Potter robes and uniforms\" class=\"wp-image-61270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NikitaAchanta_Culture_HarryPotterEvent_Image3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>While you can compete for quiz prizes in teams, all houses get along on this magical evening. Credit: Coal Exchange Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ieuan said approximately 250 people will be in attendance but in line with Covid-19 safety guidelines the staff will be wearing face masks and will take lateral flow tests prior to the event to ensure everyone\u2019s safety.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets cost \u00a332.50 for adults and \u00a317.50 for children. More information about the event can be found&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/cardiff\/restaurants\/the-coal-exchange\/wizard-and-witches-afternoon-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. Guests are highly encouraged to sport their house colours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a pint or two of Butterbeer but remember not to kiss any dementors!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Choosing house colours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Ever wondered which house you would be in based on your favourite location in Cardiff? Created by Nikita Achanta.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Untitled-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A boxout depicting which Hogwarts house a person would be in based on their favourite place in Cardiff\" class=\"wp-image-61277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Untitled-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Untitled-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Untitled-1-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Untitled-1-1366x683.jpg 1366w, 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