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orkshire’s steam train heritage is big news in the film industry. Goathland Station doubles as the fictional Hogsmeade Station for the Harry Potter films for example, and the countryside, working steam locomotives and stone bridges turn up in many a Hollywood blockbuster.

Book yourself a first class, one-way ticket to York’s National Railway Museum, a previous winner of the European Museum of the Year award and a veritable treasure trove for those who love the hiss of steam and aroma of fired coal.

Little ones, and fans of the CBeebies Chuggington series will be blown away by the incredible and immense Flying Scotsman, or the beautiful, maroon Duchess of Hamilton. Mums and dads will love the incredible array of rolling stock and train memorabilia, including a train art installation and Art Deco train holiday posters section.

And bringing the museum fully into the 21st Century - what could be better than cruising around the whole museum on your own personal Segway machine?