Catch the Harry Potter Hogwarts Express on unique Yorkshire train journey

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Fans of Harry Potter have a particular love of the Yorkshire countryside too, as this is where many iconic scenes from the films were shot.

The likes of picturesque Goathland, in North Yorkshire – also the home of Heartbeat – and centres like York have become synonymous with the wizarding movies.

 

Now fans of the hugely popular franchise have another good reason for visiting the county, as trips are being offered in the very carriages that were used in the scenes of young students heading to Hogwarts, reports Yorkshire Live. Rides in the crimson carriages along the Settle to Carlisle line are currently available to book through West Coast Railways.

The Pendle Dalesman trips take a scenic route along the line and a heritage steam train is doing the hauling.

 

Lancaster to Carlisle

Departing: Lancaster, Preston, Blackburn, Clitheroe

The Pendle Dalesman - Steam along the S&C - Running Tuesdays (Steam both outbound and return)

Running Tuesday's on 18^th and 25^th May, 8^th and 29^th June, 20^th and 27^th July, 10^th, 17^th and 31^st August and 21^st September 2021

 

The journey will take in the Ribblehead Viaduct (Image: Birmingham Post and Mail)

 

The carriages have been restored to their former glory, and passengers can experience what it might be like as a young witch or wizard as you travel through the stunning North Yorkshire countryside. As well as the carriages used for filming, there will also be "carriages served throughout the golden age of rail".

 

The line traverses North Yorkshire for an ever-favourite journey on the Settle to Carlisle Railway.

You can enjoy the stunning Yorkshire Dales scenery as the train heads through Settle and over the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.

From there, the train goes into Blea Moor tunnel - the longest on the line - and then along Dentdale as it passes through the highest station on the line, Dent.

 

THE SETTLE TO CARLISLE LINE

First opening to passengers in 1876, the Settle - Carlisle line takes in 20 viaducts, 14 tunnels and countless beautiful vistas along its 72 mile track. This historic line travels across the stunning Pennine hills, showcasing the English countryside at its best.

From Hellifield one of the oldest steam engines in service today is a sight to behold as the engine builds up sufficient steam for the highlight of your journey on the famous Settle to Carlisle line.

 

(Image: westcoastrailways)

The stunning scenery continues north to the more gentle landscape of the Eden Valley, the Eden Gorge before finishing at the border city of Carlisle.

Passengers will be offered a couple of hours or so for a break where they can explore the city.

After the break, the route takes passengers back along the Settle to Carlisle line for the final part of the journey.

 

The Settle to Carlisle line first opened to passengers in 1876 and takes in 20 viaducts and 14 tunnels, with the track stretching for 72 miles.

 

There are three scheduled remaining trips in 2021 - on August 17 and 31 and on September 21. Departure stations include Lancaster, Preston, Blackburn, Clitheroe and Long Preston.

 

To find out more information or book tickets, click here.