North Yorkshire Moors Railway

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is one of Yorkshire's most popular tourist attractions, carrying its passengers on a relaxing journey through the scenic North York Moors National Park. The 18-mile (29 km) line is one of the longest heritage lines in the United Kingdom and runs between the picturesque market town of Pickering and the village of Grosmont.

The railway first opened in 1836 as the Whitby and Pickering Railway as a means of transporting both goods and passengers to and from the East Coast. It continued to run until 1965; as with so many lines in the UK, the infamous Beeching Report of 1963 had recommended its closure. A preservation society was formed a couple of years later and, after a number of open weekends and 'Steam Galas' had been run for the society's members, the railway re-opened as the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in 1973.

Today, carefully restored carriages are hauled by diesel and steam locomotives along the route, which features what is believed to be one of the oldest railway tunnels in the world. There are a number of stops along the route including Levisham, Newton Dale Halt and Goathland, perhaps better-known as Aidensfield in Yorkshire Television's 'Heartbeat'. Goathland station also appeared in the first Harry Potter film as Hogsmeade station.

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York, Dales & Moors 2012
A fantastic short break in the historic city of York

From our base in the ancient city of York, discover vintage steam railways and the impressive Castle Howard amidst Yorkshire's beautiful scenery on this fantastic break.

Departures from June to September
from £448
Yorkshire & Northumberland 2012
Enjoy an 8-day rail holiday around Yorkshire and Northumberland

Scenic rail journeys bring to life the history and wild, natural beauty of Yorkshire & Northumbria on this wonderful 8-day tour. Following in Viking and Roman footsteps, we visit historic York, Chester's Roman Fort, Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne.

Departures from June to October
from £685
York Mystery Plays 2012

Combine picturesque Harrogate, excursions on heritage railways and time exploring the historic city of York with an evening enjoying a spectacular performance of the world-famous York Mystery Plays in the city's Museum Gardens.

Departures from July to August
from £395
Yorkshire in the 1940s 2012
Take a step back in time and discover Yorkshire in the 1940's

Admire Yorkshire as we travel through Brontë Country and experience York and its amazing history. We absorb the highlights of Pickering during its transformation for the annual 'Railway at War' event.

Departures from October to October
from £358
Yorkshire Christmas Market 2012
Historic steam railways and York's Christmas markets

Based in the spa town of Harrogate, experience the Christmas Markets in York, enjoy two vintage steam rail journeys with a festive theme and visit the historic house of Castle Howard in its full Christmas glory.

Departures from November to December
from £315