Goathland Railway Station is a landmark in Goathland, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), Carrington (1995) and Heartbeat (1992) among other productions. Built in 1865, it was designed by Thomas Prosser (North Eastern Railway architect), and is Grade I listed. It is owned by North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Location: Goathland, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Goathland, North Yorkshire
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-8307, SRC-11388 - Appeared in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (movie, 2001)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-8307, SRC-11388 - Appeared in Carrington (movie, 1995)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11388, SRC-12049, SRC-12485 - Appeared in Heartbeat (tv, 1992)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-12047, SRC-11388, SRC-12486 - Owned by North Yorkshire Moors Railway
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11388, SRC-12245, SRC-12487 - Historic designation: Grade II listed
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12487, SRC-13094, SRC-13178 - Designed by Thomas Prosser (North Eastern Railway architect)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11388, SRC-12245, SRC-12487 - Historic designation: Grade II listed
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12245, SRC-11388, SRC-12487 - Designed by Thomas Prosser (North Eastern Railway architect)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12487, SRC-11388, SRC-13179, SRC-12245 - Appeared in Keeping Mum (movie, 2005)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11388, SRC-12050, SRC-12877, SRC-12488 - Built in 1865
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11388, SRC-12245, SRC-12487 - Built in 1865
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12487, SRC-11388, SRC-13179 - Appeared in All Creatures Great and Small (tv, 1978)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-12048, SRC-11388, SRC-12488
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11388 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goathland_railway_station (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12047 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heartbeat_(British_TV_series) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12048 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrowby (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12049 — https://www.reelstreets.com/films/carrington/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12050 — https://railwaymoviedatabase.com/keeping-mum/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12245 — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1295785 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12485 — British Railway Movie Database – Carrington (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12486 — Countryfile (BBC Countryfile Magazine) – Where was Heartbeat filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12487 — National Transport Trust – Goathland Station (heritage sites) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12488 — Visit Goathland – Goathland Station (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12877 — Keeping Mum – Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13094 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Listed_buildings_in_Goathland (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13178 — Wikidata — North York Moors Railway Goathland Station (Q26583487) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13179 — Heritage Gateway — Goathland Station listing (1295785) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8307 — Movie-Locations.com — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was All Creatures Great and Small filmed?
Goathland Railway Station, in Goathland, North Yorkshire, is a real-world filming location used for All Creatures Great and Small. This property has also appeared on screen in Carrington, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Heartbeat, Keeping Mum.
Where was Carrington filmed?
Goathland Railway Station, in Goathland, North Yorkshire, is a real-world filming location used for Carrington. This property has also appeared on screen in All Creatures Great and Small, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Heartbeat, Keeping Mum.
Where was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone filmed?
Goathland Railway Station, in Goathland, North Yorkshire, is a real-world filming location used for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. This property has also appeared on screen in All Creatures Great and Small, Carrington, Heartbeat, Keeping Mum.
Where was Heartbeat filmed?
Goathland Railway Station, in Goathland, North Yorkshire, is a real-world filming location used for Heartbeat. This property has also appeared on screen in All Creatures Great and Small, Carrington, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Keeping Mum.
Who designed Goathland Railway Station?
Goathland Railway Station was designed by Thomas Prosser (North Eastern Railway architect).
Where is Goathland Railway Station located?
Goathland Railway Station is located in Goathland, North Yorkshire.