Tyla

To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders

Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications

Not now
OK
Advert
Advert
Advert

Man Transforms His Driveway into Diagon Alley For Charity

Mark Cunliffe

Published 
| Last updated 

Man Transforms His Driveway into Diagon Alley For Charity

Featured Image Credit: Pixabay

Despite being a muggle, this dad transformed his driveway into a replica of Diagon Alley to help raise money for pancreatic cancer research.

Jonathan Chambers from Seattle clearly knows a thing or two about magic, and spent just 17 days building the structures.

The idea came from a conversation he had with his two daughters, about doing something fun for Halloween last year.

Advert

It was then his youngest daughter who suggested Diagon Alley from the Harry Potter films, and the two of them rushed outside with their chalk and started to draw out plans.

Jonathan then spent months drawing up ideas, before realising he would need to hand his notice in at work to give him enough time to complete the elaborate plan.

The creation wouldn't have been possible without dozens of volunteers, and the attraction opened last Halloween.

Advert

The wizarding shopping street includes Eeylops Owl Emporium, Ollivanders wand shop, Quality Quidditch Supplies, Magical Menagerie, Flourish and Blotts bookshop and Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions.

Jonathan also created hand painted signs, 3D lanterns and even a Golden Snitch.

Speaking to Mashable, Jonathan said: "Harry Potter, this fantastical world is perfect theme for Halloween."

Advert

He said: "Diagon Alley is the perfect atmosphere for the holidays from Halloween through the New Year, and we plan to take advantage of the excitement for local charities.

"It took a lot of pre-planning and obsessing over all the details, most of which I did in my head. I did do quite a few drawings and a lot of research on each of the shops and the Alley itself."

People visiting were 'floored' by the results, and 'in awe' of what the family had created in such a short space of time.

Loading…

Advert

Most of the materials were donated to the dad, but he said he spent around £2,337 ($3000) on the project.

The attraction is currently closed but Jonathan promises to come back even bigger this year.

He continued: "I want people to be inspired to get involved. Make a difference with what you can impact, your community, the people in your immediate circle."

Topics: Harry Potter, Life News, Home, Real

Mark Cunliffe
More like this
Advert
Advert
Advert

Chosen for YouChosen for You

Life

Martin Lewis urges customers of British Gas, EDF, Octopus and OVO to send the same email before Monday

a few seconds ago

Most Read StoriesMost Read

NHS advice on pulling out ingrown hairs after father is given 4% chance of survival

2 days ago