Hogsmeade is the magical village near Hogwarts featured in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books.
The village is described as the only entirely non-Muggle settlement in Britain and was founded by Hengist of Woodcroft. Hogwarts students who have reached the required year may visit on supervised weekends, provided they have signed permission. Harry, Ron, and Hermione frequently visit Hogsmeade to shop, eat, and gather information.
Important locations include the Three Broomsticks inn, run by Madam Rosmerta; Honeydukes sweet shop; Zonko’s Joke Shop; and the Hog’s Head pub. The village also becomes strategically important during the series, including the resistance gathering connected with Dumbledore’s Army.
Hogsmeade is distinct from Diagon Alley, the London shopping street for witches and wizards. Godric’s Hollow is a village with magical and Muggle residents, while Little Whinging is the Surrey suburb where Harry grows up with the Dursleys. These settings are sometimes confused because all appear repeatedly in the books.