Starring York
Epic Adventure Filming Locations
Great Outdoors, North York Moors
Itinerary
Starring York: Epic Adventure
Follow in the footsteps of wizards, spies, knights and explorers. From Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible stunt rides on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Harry Potter’s first glimpse of Hogsmeade at Goathland Station, York and the Moors have set the stage for legendary journeys. Charge through castles, steam through valleys, and discover beautiful landscapes. This is your chance to star in an epic adventure.
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Starring York
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In this Itinerary
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Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning
Witness the location where Tom Cruise clung to the roof of a speeding heritage train on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The Grosmont–Pickering stretch became the setting for one of the most daring stunts in cinema. Ride the line yourself and experience the same sweeping landscapes - no stunts required.
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Harry Potter
The quaint Goathland Station was famously featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. This charming station on the Moors welcomed Harry Potter and his friends to the wizarding world. Arrive by steam train and you’ll feel the magic of that first Hogwarts journey. A must-visit for any Harry Potter fan.
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
In 2021, Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones was filmed on the North York Moors Railway and at Grosmont’s engine sheds, transforming the station into a WWII base. Explore the station and depot to see where Indy’s action-packed escape unfolded.
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The Runaways
This heartwarming family drama follows three children and two donkeys across the Moors. This film is set entirely in the North York Moors National Park - from Levisham to the coast at Robin Hood’s Bay, the film captures Yorkshire’s wild beauty. Start planning your visit to the North York Moors and step into the children’s adventure.
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Commando 3
Bollywood action met historic York in Commando 3, with a motorcycle chase scene filmed in the Shambles and riverside. Enjoy wandering the cobbled streets and see how the city can transform into a stage.
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