Whenever someone asks me what my nerdy passion project is, I tell them Minecraft Hogwarts. I have been building Hogwarts in Minecraft since 2016 in what has become my magnum opus.
About the project
Since March 2019, I have been recreating Hogwarts Castle from Harry Potter in Minecraft. The project combines research into the castle’s architectural design with detailed reconstruction and interior accuracy.
Command blocks, data packs, and custom textures and models help bring the castle to life.
Alongside Hogwarts, I have built the Ministry of Magic, Azkaban, Malfoy Manor, and the Burrow.
I documented this journey on YouTube, where my channel has grown to over 38,000 subscribers and 7.5 million views. I have also produced a 34-episode tutorial series guiding viewers through the castle’s construction.
The Castle
Magic
The castle wouldn’t be magical without movement.
The stairs also rotate…
Custom Textures and Models
50+ custom models and textures bring the magic of the castle to life and break the boundaries of classical Minecraft. All made by me!
The Wizarding World
Ministry of Magic
Azkaban
The Burrow
Malfoy Manor
Timeline
"Hogwarts is never finished..."
February 2019
Episode 1 of Let's Build Hogwarts is released
July 2019
After a break, work resumes on the East Wing. I also release my Discord server to start building a community.
September 2019
The East Wing is re-worked to improve its accuracy. I commit to trying to release weekly episodes of my Let's Build series.
October 2019
The Astronomy Tower is added. Its design will be updated multiple times.
November 2019
The East Wing is largely finished. Work on the West Wing begins.
December 2019
Work on the Grand Staircase Tower and Great Hall begins. It's really starting to look like Hogwarts.
February 2020
The Prisoner of Azkaban castle extension is added, as well as the surrounding landscape.
April 2020
Some major re-work on the East Wing. The Viaduct Entrance, Central Tower, and Bell Towers are all re-designed.
April 2020
The Quidditch Pitch is added to the surrounding landscape.
May 2020
The Great Hall is re-designed to a more accurate form and pushed backwards to allow for a more accurate viaduct.
July 2020
The Great Lake and Scottish mountains are built using World Painter.
August 2020
The Forbidden Forest is added.
August 2020
The Transfiguration Courtyard is re-designed to be more accurate to Durham Cathedral. The Bell Towers are also re-designed.
October 2020
Several subtle updates are made, which nonetheless took lots of time and research. Updates include the Boat House, Astronomy Tower, Quad, Great Hall, Grand Staircase Tower, and various small turrets.
October 2020
My favourite feature of the Hogwarts landscape: the braided river from Buckbeak's Flight.
October 2020
The landscape beneath the main castle is overhauled by hand rather than using World Edit, to maximise its accuracy.
April 2021
I commission a render of Hogwarts and the grounds after a series of subtle modifications to the landscape and castle.
April 2022
Custom window models are implemented to improve accuracy and maximise interior space. Hogwarts takes a back seat as my studies become more intense.
August 2023
The Glenfinnan Viaduct and Hogsmeade Station are added into the surrounding landscape.
To be continued...