North Yorkshire Moors Railway Tours

Venture into the wild and windswept lands of the North York Moors on this full-day tour from York. Visit the lively market town of Helmsley and the photogenic village of Hutton-le-Hole; enjoy a brisk walk across the moors; and learn the legacy of Dracula and Captain James Cook in the seaside resort of Whitby. Next, spot filming locations from British TV series Heartbeat and the Harry Potter movies in Goathland, where you’ll board the famous North Yorkshire Moors steam railway for a spectacular ride home.

Take a day out from York on your own private tour to explore the North York Moors National Park and Whitby, passing by the famous Kilburn White Horse hill figure and visiting the market town of Helmsley, the village of Goathland (Heartbeat and Harry Potter filming location) and the fishing port of Whitby. See Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books), visit the Captain Cook Museum, shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion or sample Fish 'n' Chips from the famous Magpie Cafe. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this private minicoach tour, for any group size up to a maximum of 15.

Get the best from medieval York with the York Pass, a flexible pass that lets you save as you sightsee. With your pass, gain free admission to 30 top York attractions such as magnificent York Minster, York’s Chocolate Story, Clifford’s Tower and more. Choose a 1-, 2- or 3-day pass to suit your schedule, and receive a free, accompanying York guidebook. Plus, your pass offers savings on many attractions outside the city, including the stunning stately house that is Castle Howard, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, and others.

Discover the rugged beauty of rural north England on this 8-hour North York Moors and Whitby day trip from York. Explore the medieval town of Helmsley, home to quaint shops and a medieval castle. Delve into the North York Moors National Park for panoramic views over the rolling countryside. Soak up Whitby’s seaside atmosphere at your leisure, perhaps visiting Whitby Abbey, the port or the Captain Cook Museum. Return via the Hole of Horcum and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

Escape the city for the wild landscapes of the Yorkshire moors on this full-day tour from York. Set out on a scenic drive through the North York Moors National Park; visit sites from the Harry Potter movies in Goathland and snap photos of landmarks like Beggar’s Bridge, Hutton-le-Hole and Rosedale Abbey. Enjoy free time to explore the seaside resort of Whitby, where you can learn the legacy of Dracula and try the town’s famous fish and chips (own expense), before visiting the market town of Helmsley.

Step back in time on a tour of the magnificent Castle Howard, stroll the idyllic estate gardens and learn how the stately home was used as a filming location for Brideshead Revisited. After lunch at a traditional tea room (own expense) in Pickering, pose for photos by landmarks like Beggar’s Bridge and Rosedale Abbey; visit the pretty villages of Hutton-le-Hole and Egton; and explore the lively market town of Helmsley.

Take a journey on board the Wizard Bus Tour and explore iconic Harry Potter film locations, a fun-filled day out for all Wizarding fans lasting 8 hours! Travel to Durham Cathedral and explore the cathedrals chapter house which was Professor McGonagall’s classroom. Your journey will then continue to Grosmont Station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, where you will climb on board a heritage steam train and travel to Goathland Station the original Hogsmeade Station. Not only will you be able to see the original film locations from Harry Potter you will also have a light-lunch at Grosmont Station and receive Magical Money where you will be able to buy a souvenir! From there you will then stop and have pictures at the Hole of Horcum and then travel to York Shambles, the inspiration for Diagon Alley.