These venues combine the rich history of railways and the stunning views of the Yorkshire landscapes including the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Park.
Families with children who love trains can delight in each of these heritage attractions.
. National Railway Museum, York
At the National Railway Museum, visitors can delve into the past, present and future of the railways in Yorkshire. Discover iconic locomotives, the history of engineering and you can meet innovative inventions such as Rocket and the fastest steam locomotive in the world. The National Railway Museum has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 18,416 reviews. Photo: Gary Longbottom
. Scarborough North Bay Railway
Scarborough’s seaside attraction is a great place to spend with the family, particularly with children. Not only will visitors learn all about the history of locomotives and railway, the scenery surrounding the venue will take your breath away. Families can discover the Sky Trail, the historic Water Chute, the Water Balls and take a relaxed ride on the boating lake. Scarborough North Bay Railway has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 1,014 reviews. Photo: Richard Ponter
9. Goathland Station
This famous station was the filming location for Hogsmeade Station in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and featured in the ITV programme Heartbeat as Aidensfield. The village of Goathland has a variety of shops and pubs and visitors can explore the national park. Goathland Station has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 813 reviews. Photo: James Hardisty