Dobby's Grave

Film fans following the Harry Potter trail will find this spot on the stunning Pembrokeshire coast where the beloved house-elf met his end. The grave sits on Freshwater West beach, marked by a simple pile of stones that devotees have built into a proper memorial over the years. It's essentially a patch of sand dunes where Warner Bros filmed Dobby's death scene in The Deathly Hallows.

Expect crowds during school holidays - this has become a proper pilgrimage site for Potter enthusiasts. The beach itself is absolutely magnificent though, stretching for miles with proper Atlantic waves that make it popular with surfers. Worth combining with a walk along the coast path rather than making a special trip just for the grave.

Kids who've read the books will love the connection, though younger ones might find it a bit sad. The location is free to visit and accessible year-round, though parking can be tricky in summer. Allow an hour or two to explore the wider beach area. From nearby holiday parks around Pembroke, it's a straightforward drive to what's become an unexpected tourist attraction. The grave itself takes five minutes to see, but the beach deserves much longer.