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Goathland railway station serves the village of Goathland in the North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire, England. The station first opened in 1865 as “Goathland Mill” and was named as such due to its proximity to the watermill on the Murk Esk River adjacent to the station.

With minimal alterations in the last 100 years, the station has managed to survive the changing times and remains this day part of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. If you are eager to go on a train ride, you can check the timetable to book a ticket or simply explore the station without one. After taking pictures and soaking in the atmosphere, I recommend visiting the Goathland Station Café.

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The Goathland Station Café

This unique, one-of-a-kind tea room is located inside the station and is a converted 1922-style goods shed. The café is walker and dog-friendly, and guests are welcome to sit inside or outside to watch the trains come and go. Passengers are also welcome to take goods purchased onto the trains.

Goathland Station café serves various drinks, savories, cakes, sweet treats, and ice creams. I recommend trying their sandwiches and scones. They also serve some yummy hot chocolate. Opening times vary according to train schedules and are as follows:

Bronze Timetable Dates: 9.30am to 5.00pm
Silver Timetable Dates (Sundays): 10.00am to 4.45pm
Gold Timetable Dates: 9.30am to 4.45pm

Film and Television Appearances

Apart from bringing in visitors who appreciate its old charm, the station and its environment have appeared in various TV productions, including:

• The Harry Potter films, as Hogsmeade station
• Heartbeat, as Aidensfield station
• All Creatures Great and Small
• Keeping Mum
• Carrington

Stay in a Vintage Train Carriage at Goathland Station

Did you know that holiday accommodation is available at Goathland Station? Sitting behind the platform lies a vintage camping coach. The camping carriage includes a living room, a kitchen, a twin bedroom and double bedroom, and a shower room.

To check availability and book the camping carriage, click here

Parking

You will find a car park next to the station that allows all-day parking for a single fee.