In the lush, rolling hills of The Shire – sorry, New Zealand – lies a place straight out of the world of fantasy: Hobbiton. A place that had existed merely as a movie set facade until now, visitors can step through the door of a Hobbit Hole and into a meticulously styled home fit for a Baggins. 

From today you can stroll past the familiar sights from the movie set of the quaint village lanes, the vibrant gardens, and the iconic hillside burrows that we’ve all smiled at on our Insta-feeds and straight through the whimsical wagon-wheel door. 

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Encounter cosy hearths, kitchens adorned with copper pots, snug sleeping nooks and the essence of hobbit life, food glorious food. The Hobbit Hole features a labyrinth of fully themed rooms: an entry hall, two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, and dining area, equipped pantry and a parlour complete with a crackling fireplace. 

Hints of the inhabitants’ family lineage is seeded throughout, with heirlooms and trinkets from generations of Hobbits from yesteryear and a well-stocked pantry with all the fixings to cater for the Hobbits’ seven daily meals.

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The immersive exploration will now be a part of all tours at Hobbiton Movie Set. 

The project was brought to life by renowned illustrators and concept designers John Howe and Alan Lee, known for their work on Middle-earth, alongside renowned Art Director for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and Project Manager for Hobbiton Movie Set Brian Massey, and Production Designer Ra Vincent. 

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The expert team of artists, set designers, gardeners, and landscapers will finalise the finishing touches, including several ‘Easter eggs’ throughout the interior of the Hobbit Hole to be enjoyed by different levels of the fandom.

Full details (and such adorable pictures) and bookings can be found at the Hobbiton Tours website; hobbitontours.com

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