Goathland Station lies on the preserved North Yorkshire Moors Railway in the North York Moors National Park. Opened in 1865 on the Whitby and Pickering line, its stone buildings and tall footbridge have changed little in more than a century. The station and nearby village are also famous as ‘Aidensfield’ in ITV’s long‑running series Heartbeat. Visitors can wander the platforms, browse the converted goods shed tea room and gift shop, and explore walking trails to waterfalls and heather‑clad moors. The heritage steam railway runs daily in season, making Goathland one of England’s most atmospheric rural stations.