North Yorkshire Moors Railway - (Goathland,Station)

Heritage carriages driven either by diesels or steam engines. Went on a diesel special weekend and could go to some sheds with engines being worked on. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Cute little railway station that not only transports you back in time, but as well right into the Harry Potter movies. The train station was used as a set for the Hogsmead station and therefore is worth a visit for any Harry Potter fan! There is almost no opportunity to park at the station, so I recommend parking in the village (there is a huge parking lot) and taking the short walk down to the station. A steam train is running there and it can get crowded, but as I stayed in the village I simply visited after the last train had left. Had the station all for myself then.

Goathland railway... beautiful quaint little station in stunning North Yorkshire surroundings. Well worth a visit, the village was the fictional village Aidensfield from the series Heartbreat. This is the perfect example of the great English countryside ❤️

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is a heritage railway in North Yorkshire, England. It runs through the North York Moors National Park and has a fascinating history. First opened in 1836 as the Whitby and Pickering Railway, it was planned by George Stephenson to open up trade routes inland from the important seaport of Whitby. Here’s what you need to know: Pickering Station: A must-see 1930s-themed station that transports you back in time to the steam era. The magnificent roof structure, reinstated to its original design, is a highlight. Don’t miss the traditional railway tea room for tasty meals and snacks. Levisham Station: Experience a 1912-styled railway station surrounded by the North York Moors. The Weighbridge Tea Hut serves visitors, walkers, and cyclists during weekends and special events. Goathland Station: This celebrity station became Hogsmeade Station in the first Harry Potter film and featured as Aidensfield in the ITV program Heartbeat. Explore the charming village of Goathland, visit the national park, or take a country walk along the Rail Trail. Grosmont Station: Home to the operating and engineering world of the NYMR, Grosmont houses steam and diesel locomotives. The George Stephenson tunnel leads to the shed shop, where you might catch a glimpse of engine work. Grosmont is the junction connecting Middlesbrough, Whitby, and the NYMR via the Esk Valley Line. Plan your visit and experience 24 miles of Yorkshire’s amazing scenery on this historic railway. 🚂

A great day out on the historic railway, learn about the route, how it came about, and learn about various stops, too. Best stop for me, Goathland, aka heartbeat land. Beautiful place, village and lovely and peaceful. The station itself is very pretty, and the guard had many a story with reference to Harry Potter movie. Very interesting and a nostalgic trip.

This trip is a full day (9.00am - 5.30pm) which was booked via Viator at £53 per person. This was a small group of 16 from across the globe. Driving through the Yorkshire moors stopping at a couple of lovely towns on route to Whitby and Mark our guide providing a fantastic commentary throughout the day with his knowledge of the AREA. At Whitby a must is Fish and Chips we headed to Trenchers were there can be a queue so would recommend lunch before sight seeing. In the afternoon we headed to the train station for our Steam train trip down the old Victoria line stopping at the station used in the first Harry Potter movie. Please note the train may not always be a steam and this can change at the last minute but does not take away from the trip itself. Final leg is a 80 min journey back to York.

Lovely station...star of Heartbeat and Harry Potter Beautifully restored

Lovely old station lovingly restored by volunteers and enthusiasts, excellent cafe with home cooked cakes