Wands at the ready! If your house is Potter-mad, you’ll love looking back at the magical Harry Potter range Aldi once brought to stores nationwide. From wands and lunch bags to duvet covers and craft kits, it was a treasure trove for young witches and wizards — and it’s exactly the kind of Specialbuys drop Aldi loves to bring back every so often.
It’s been well over two decades since J.K. Rowling’s first Harry Potter book was published, but the magic hasn’t faded one bit. Whether your kids are just discovering the books or have read them a dozen times, a bit of Wizarding World gear always goes down well.
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When this range landed in Aldi, kids had their hearts set on the “I’m Up to No Good” lunch bag, a light-up wand and a new duvet cover, while plenty of parents were stocking up on notebooks, Top Trumps and other small bits that make brilliant gifts.
If you’re the crafty type, keep an eye out for Harry Potter crochet and felt sets so you can make your own set of characters, knitting kits with everything you need for a house-colour hat, or fat quarter fabric bundles for sewing projects and fabric crafts.
Here’s our pick of the range — great inspiration if you’re planning a Potter-themed gift, party or costume, or just curious what all the fuss was about.
Our Pick of the Aldi Harry Potter Range
School Supplies
From top left: Harry Potter pencil case (various styles) €2.99, lunch bag (various styles) €5.99, and a light-painting wand €14.99 — the kind of prices that made this range so popular at the time.
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Felt Figures
Harry Potter four-character felt kits (various styles available) were €4.99 each — a lovely rainy-day project for turning fabric scraps into your favourite characters.
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Felt Figures
A second style of the four-character felt kits, also €4.99 each, gave kids even more characters to choose from and make.
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Harry Potter Crafts
Knit kits (various styles) were €4.99 each, and packs of five fat quarters (various styles) were €5.99 — ideal for anyone keen on a Potter-themed sewing or knitting project.
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Bed Linen
Reversible single duvet sets (various styles) were €14.99 each — a simple way to give a bedroom a Wizarding World makeover.
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Summer PJs
Shorty summer pyjama sets, in ages 3–10 (various styles), were €4.99 — perfect for warm nights curled up with a Harry Potter book.
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School Bags
Hogwarts backpacks (black or burgundy) and a Hogwarts messenger bag were €12.99 each — a fun way to carry books to school, or just around the house.
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What were your favourites from Aldi’s Harry Potter range? Leave a comment below and let us know — we’d love to hear which pieces your family loved most, and if you spot Aldi bringing the magic back again, we want to hear about that too!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this exact Aldi Harry Potter range still in stores?
No — this was a limited-time Specialbuys-style collection, so it’s long since sold through. We’ve kept it here as a look back at what was in it and as inspiration for similar finds.
Does Aldi still do Harry Potter or Wizarding World ranges?
Aldi periodically brings out licensed and character-themed Specialbuys collections, so it’s worth keeping an eye on their website and in-store middle aisle if you’re hoping for something similar.
What kind of things were in the range?
It covered a lot of ground — school supplies like pencil cases, lunch bags and backpacks, bedding and pyjamas, and craft kits including felt figures, knitting sets and fabric bundles for sewing projects.
Where can I get more Harry Potter-inspired ideas for kids?
Have a browse of our other Harry Potter features below for food ideas, places to visit, book recommendations and more.
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