Harry Potter · Filming location
Goathland Station, North Yorkshire Moors Railway
In the story · Philosopher's Stone (film 1, 2001)
A real filming location. This small station on the moors is Hogsmeade station, where the Hogwarts Express stops and Hagrid calls the first-years to follow him.
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Where to stand for the photo
From the footbridge, frame the platform and the old station buildings; a steam train at the platform makes it look like the film.
Getting there
- Address: Goathland, Whitby YO22 5NF
- Transport
- Steam train on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Pickering or Whitby on running days; about 2 hours by car from Durham.
- Access
- Heritage railway, with steam trains on set days of the year only: check the timetable on the railway's site. The station and the village are free to walk around.Dates and times on the official site: nymr.co.uk
Public sources (2)
Sources found on October 20, 2026.
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Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Where to eat nearby
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story