Arriving at Hogsmeade station

Goathland station — Goathland, North Yorkshire

In the Northern England guide · Plan a day here

On screen

The Hogwarts Express pulls into a small country station at night. Hagrid gathers the first-years and leads them down to the boats that will carry them across to the castle.

The place today

A heritage station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway steam line, with a tea room and a shop. Trains run seasonally, and only on special dates in winter, so check the railway’s timetable before you go.

Did you know? British TV viewers also know the station as Aidensfield in the ITV series Heartbeat.

Sources: North Yorkshire Moors Railway · movie-locations · Wikipedia EN