Skip to content

Platform 9 3/4 Virtual Cache

Hidden : 9/1/2017
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   virtual (virtual)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

"Platform nine and three-quarters is the train platform from which students board the Hogwarts Express, the scarlet steam engine that brings students to and from Hogwarts. It can be accessed by walking straight through the apparently solid barrier between platforms nine and ten."



Platform Nine and Three-Quarters (Platform 9¾) is a platform at King's Cross Station in London. Magically concealed behind the barrier between Muggle Platforms Nine and Ten, this Platform is where Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry students board the Hogwarts Express on 1 September, in order to attend school.

In order for someone to get onto Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, they must walk directly at the apparently solid wall dividing Platforms Nine and Ten.

To claim this virtual cache you must visit Platform 9 3/4 and post a photo of the platform sign, showing yourself or your GPS Device/Smartphone.


The Hogwarts train leaves:
Monday - Friday 05:00 - 01:36
Saturday 05:00 - 00:36
Sunday 05:30 - 01:36

Platform 9 3/4 is in publicly accessible area with no access charge or staff interaction required.


Please note:
You can pose at the trolley with your chosen house scarf and wand for FREE if you are happy to queue. You can get a friend (or random muggle) to take a photo. You are not obliged to purchase anything.
If you do not wish to queue, a photo can be taken from anywhere on the concourse but must show the Platform 9 3/4 sign.


Virtual Reward - 2017/2018

This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between August 24, 2017 and August 24, 2018. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards on the Geocaching Blog.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybbx bhg sbe zhttyrf!

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)