North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Pickering, North Yorkshire

Heritage steam railway running 24 miles from Pickering through the North York Moors via Goathland (Hogsmeade station in Harry Potter) to Grosmont and Whitby.

Official website Directions Where to stay

Mooch tip Stop at Goathland for the 'Heartbeat' village and Hogsmeade station.

Visiting

Opening times: Main season approx late March-early November; winter specials
How long to allow: Half to full day
Best time to go: Autumn heather and colour
Accessibility: Accessible carriages - book ahead

Getting there

Address: Pickering Station, Park Street, YO18 7AJ
Parking: Pickering pay car parks
Nearest station: Whitby or Grosmont (Esk Valley line)
Other ways: Coastliner bus to Pickering

Places to stay near North Yorkshire Moors Railway

The White Swan InnPickering · £££ · 0.1 km away

The Black Swan InnPickering · £££ · 0.1 km away Bramwood Guest House B&BPickering · £££ · 0.2 km away

BW Forest Vale HotelPickering · £££ · 0.2 km away Crossways B&BPickering · £££ · 0.5 km away The Old MansePickering · ££ · 0.5 km away

See all places to stay around Pickering

More to do nearby

Photo coming soonSeaside & theme parksFlamingo LandKirby Misperton, North Yorkshire · 5 km awayPaid entry Photo coming soonHistoric house & gardensCastle HowardMalton, North Yorkshire · 16 km awayAdults from £13

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