Home of the UK’s Most Popular Steam Railway!

Grosmont is best known for being home to the UK’s most popular heritage railway, The North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Just this year TWO Hollywood movies have shot scenes in and around this area, with Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford dropping by on production for the latest instalments of Mission Impossible and Indiana Jones!
But Grosmont has its own distinguished past, with a 13th Century monastery, a successful ironworks and one of the first railways in the world all calling this beautiful spot in the North York Moors National Park ‘home’. It's also a fixture on Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk.
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Grosmont House holiday accommodation - grosmonthouse.co.uk
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - www.nymr.co.uk
North York Moors National Park - www.northyorkmoors.org.uk
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[@6666steved]

Hi Andrew, I'm fortunate to be a member of the station group that takes care of Grosmont Station. Thought I'd seen most of the historical photographs of the area but your video has shown me some more and also taught me more of Grosmont's industrial history. Incidentally, at 11.00 into the video, the long grass on the left is a wildflower garden that was planted by the school kids some thirty years ago and which gets left to grow throughout the year, only being tidied at the end of the growing season. There's also another wildflower garden being cultivated by the station group in what used to be an allotment area in another part of the station.

[@lyndadavison8075]

I run out of superlatives about the detail and historical information you give us with your wonderful videos! I'm always left waiting for the next one - thank you Yorkshire Wanderer!

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thank you! 😊

[@dawnbetts400]

this was a truly beautiful video ,i love steam trains and come from Doncaster where the famous Mallard and flying scotsman were built ,my family have been asking what id like for my landmark birthday next year ,well you have sealed the deal i want to visit here and go on up to whitby on a steam train .

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Dawn! That's awesome - I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

[@MrAsBBB]

You are very natural at speaking to camera and with the detailed commentary and history it’s a winner. I love what this shows our lovely country in its best. A very well done

[@spankflaps1365]

As a steam enthusiast, I have to go to Grosmont all the time. There is always plenty of steam activity, and it’s rare to see a constantly working steam depot with such a big collection. It’s far better than going to either of the National Railway Museums, because they are modern buildings and everything is ‘stuffed and mounted’. Steam engines are the closest thing to a live ‘being’ that man has ever created, so you have to see them working. 2:56 Dave Edge Model train shop on the right, I always buy something from there. And there is another Model train shop in the Engine Sheds (upstairs).

[@almondocommando9938]

Fantastic channel Andrew.. Those cinematic drone shots are exquisite..

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thank you!

[@zygone723]

I have visited Grosmont several times mainly for the railway and the Tour de Yorkshire bike race and found your video added much extra detail as to the village, it's history and the surrounding area. Another superb video Andrew and the drone footage has shown me other places to hunt out on our next visit. Thank you for your time and effort in producing such a polished video.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks John!

[@whitemoor66]

Love the NYMR. Grosmont, Goathland and Pickering are lovely places to visit, especially by train.

[@TVHeartbeat]

I love Grosmont ❤

[@katthompson3852]

Brilliant! Grosmont Pickering line I've spent many a time riding these trains and when friends and family visited from abroad it was a must. What a trip down memory lane.... When this pandemic is done I will return to UK and stay in Grosmont and explore it out more as so much shown here did not know about. Wow so much more. Brilliant thank you.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Kat!

[@ScarbadosSlim]

Huge thumbs up for another really interesting video, Andrew. I've ridden through Grosmont many times, both through work and on my own motorbike wanderings around stunningly beautiful North Yorkshire , but never actually stopped to look around the village. I'm looking forward to actually doing that now.

[@emilyjesse6749]

Love this village

[@observer4916]

Glad you made a video about Grosmont. I have many a happy memory of visiting this place as a child with my father, watching the steam engines.

[@willsmith1478]

You always make the best informative videos of the area. Brilliantly done, Thank you

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Will!

[@stevejones9740]

It seems that I've been following you around the moors this summer Andrew. Just a couple of weeks ago I was on Stephenson's dismantled horse-drawn railway/tramway from Goathland to Grosmont (the 'Rail Trail'). Remarkably for a lifelong resident of Yorkshire, and frequent visitor to the NY Moors & coast, this was my first ever visit to either village. I've seen the signposts on the Pickering to Whitby road on countless occasions, but have always driven past - eager to reach the coast. Evidently, I've been missing out. The view over Grosmont from the hill above the rail tunnel was a sight to behold on the bright, sunny day of my visit. I hadn't planned to spend the rest of the day wandering around Grosmont station and its environs, but couldn't resist. As ever, your superb video and commentary has only added to my enjoyment of this beautiful area. Thank you once again.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks as always, Steve. I'm editing my next one now - a walk of the Rail Trail! Hope you enjoy it.

[@carolinehaythornthwaite2965]

Really enjoying these day trips, keep up the good work!

[@rachelmayes298]

Loved watching this. North Yorkshire looks so beautiful.

[@RelicaYT]

This is a TV quality production. Well done fellow Boro lad.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks William!

[@macjim]

It’s been a while since I was down at the railway, but when I did visit, I would mostly hang around the railway and only venture down towards the gallery end of the village. I knew about the iron works but had no knowledge of the brickworks… I’ve learnt something new. When visiting in the past, I mostly stayed in a B&B in Goathland (up until the B&B owner sold up (the new owner was a railway enthusiast and had turned it into a railway themed place)) then I found a secret (well, I’m keeping it a secret) B&B in Pickering. I’ve often thought about B&B in Grosmont or Levesham but I’m a real ale fan and have a dietary problem so I’m now limited where I can stay as I need to find a eatery that can suit my needs. Once this pandemic is over, I’ll get back to the railway and have a holiday… I have fond memories of my times down there. PS I’m a railway enthusiast and I work full time on a heritage railway in Scotland but I’d rather not stay in a themed B&B… As usual, a very nicely paced and informative show… best regards. PPS 65894... She's a lovely engine... Drove her when she was up in Scotland on my line... Oh, and what is the structure behind you on the river, next to the rickety bridge you were standing on?

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Goathland is a great place too and I'll be visiting it in my next video. I'm not sure what the structure is. I couldn't find anything when researching it.

[@yorkslad9589]

Excellent video. Was up there in the summer with a couple of friends who wanted to ride on the train. It was a great day but time meant we couldn't get off at Grosmont however I've walked the area often and your video reminds me it's time to get out there and revisit. I'd highly recommend the area to all your followers.

[@paulwatson2886]

As always, Andrew, I do so much enjoy your videos. Especially the one on Butlins Filey, where I used to attend the Filey Christian Convention week that was held every September at the end of the season. Skelton in Cleveland has a great history with its castle and two churches. If ever you were to consider making a video, that would be great. Thanks, Andrew.

[@salsa-trish2955]

Smashing thanks Andrew 🤩🤩

[@terryansell6641]

Thank you from NZ a very interesting video.

[@fill7t1]

I once drove over a Ford At the river esk in a Rav4 I once owned. I came out near the crossing that was bizarre experience! Don’t think I could have done in my current car. Andrew you have a relaxed presentation coupled with the music makes for pleasant viewing. Wish my Dad was still around he would have loved your vlogs, He was also a big steam enthusiast he served his time at north Road shops in Darlington.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers - glad you’re enjoying them 👍🏼

[@johnperkins7832]

Another very good film about Grosmont ..I stayed at Grosmont house and one of the cottages. Very nice place to stay. A beautiful part of England and very informative. Learnt some good history of the place !!. I watched all your films regarding Whitby and know the nymr. If you plan to do Pickering that would be great as it's where the line restarted in 1973 as the new terminus. Whole area is so interesting. Thanks for your hard work putting this together. Look forward to more content!

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers John!

[@adamaglionby7438]

Never really heard of Grosmont, now have to visit. Putting Portillo in the shade 😉Narrative, commentary, pacing, editing are all spot on, thank you.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Adam. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@annettechristina52]

Really enjoying your videos ,have walked a few of these as we live in Guisborough,keep them coming,xx

[@mlowbridge2988]

Yet another great video,love the stories and how you tell them,thanks

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Matthew!

[@wzahner]

Another delightful video!

[@jwilko7998]

Simply perfect, thoroughly enjoyed this, this Sunday morning! Thanks

[@wzahner]

Thanks!

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thank you!! That's really appreciated!

[@c1p1moore]

I must say I thoroughly love watching your content it's perfect precise & very informative giving me ideas for future vacation 👍 Thank you so much I can't wait for your next vlog 👏

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks as always Christopher 👍

[@markbennett6818]

As always . Really enjoyed the video 👍👍👍

[@dougiebarber8349]

Another brilliant video Andrew,always look forward to them.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Dougie!

[@richardhunt7582]

Excellent film as always 👍

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Richard!

[@shaunpbass8351]

Hi Andrew Really well researched and informative video.👍

[@gimbalair]

Nice video Andrew, I am a volunteer at the NYMR, working with the Junior Volunteer Group. Some great stuff in there that even I didnt know! When the Tour de Yorkshire cam a few year back, they had to tackle the big hill!

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks! Have you got much drone footage of the railway?

[@gimbalair]

I dont try. The odd time to give to my son as B roll for his movies. And bit over at Settle/Carlisle.

[@jillfoster6369]

Brilliant. This has brought back wonderful memories - thank you 👏

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Jill!

[@jeffallinson8089]

That was great; a hugely enjoyable look at a favourite place of mine! Not been to Grosmont for quite some time so need to address that as its such a lovely place and deservedly popular. Hard to believe that there was mining in the village. Thanks very much for your hard work and affort in researching and filming this video.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks John! Yes, it's a great little place!

[@jeffallinson8089]

@@NorthYorkshireWanderer Its Jeff actually lol

[@martinwedgeyt]

Another good'un. Thanks. M

[@timwhitehead8711]

Another interesting video thanks 👍

[@grimbarian9241]

What a lovely well made, informative video. Really enjoyable. Well done.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks!

[@karenrobinsononline3914]

I LOVE Grosmont & it's been so long since we visited - need to rectify that soon. Thanks as always for the little gems of history and info that you share.

[@chriswilliams7850]

Excellent video Andrew. Enjoyed 👍

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thank you Chris! 👍

[@steverock4329]

Didn’t even know that Grosmont existed until I watched your fabulous film. Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Steve!

[@naughtystudios]

Fascinating Video ❤️

[@926.repton]

That is my favourite place in the world

[@pollatso]

Brilliant vid cheers keep em coming 👍

[@pauljohnson4525]

Fantastic

[@damoog5985]

Nice one mate, thanks!

[@billhawksworth7637]

Another spot on video young man

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Bill!

[@jimmyscott9990]

Another great video, I myself love Yorkshire especially the coast and holiday there 3/4 times a year. I seen you and your family at Goathland station at the beginning of October, was going to say hello but felf a bit daft 😁👍🏻

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Jimmy. Ah yes, I was doing a bit of a recce for my next video and dragging them along! 😆 Was a good day out. Always feel free to say hello 👍

[@jontyjames9121]

I’ve said it before and will say it again, these videos make me miss being in Yorkshire but always produce a smile and are done in such an interesting and informative way, you can’t help but enjoy them. Great stuff as always Andrew

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Jonty!

[@sheilastallard]

Nor really a railway fan, but I do wonder how many railway models have been built based on Grosmont?. Keep em coming and Stay Safe!!

[@clivecfb]

Fantastic video. I love visiting the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway. Very interesting to learn more about the Grosmont area.

[@bryan3550]

More great work, Andrew. Thanks so much. Dying to visit the railway, but we're still in Lockdown here in Melbourne and won't be travelling overseas for a while yet...

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Bryan. There are worse places to be in lockdown than Melbourne! I've only spent a few days there but it's a wonderful city.

[@stevetrotter1286]

Great 👍

[@damedavidfrith55]

Thanks for another cracking ramble with usual info and history 5⭐️

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers David!

[@barbaraprest783]

Keep up the good work - l'm enjoying your wanderings very much

[@theworth123]

Great video once again. Makes me home sick. I was born in Saltburn by the Sea brought up in the Middlesbrough area during the fifties and sixties, with the smoke and dirt. Things seemed to be in mono, black and white in those days, but the smoke has gone and the dirt is swept away now while the shady green colours abound everywhere along the coast and fields. I lived in Canada for 6 years close the Rockies but returned home to North Yorkshire only to leave again 20 years later to live in Bulgaria by the Black Sea. Now at nearly 70, my thoughts are returning me back to home, your videos are giving me itchy feet to return.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Tony!

[@helenblackburn6162]

I can't wait to watch this video. I have thoroughly enjoyed the others. Next year I hope to visit Grosmont. This year I was able to visit Ellerburn, Dalby Forest, Staithes, Sandsend and Goathland all for the first time whilst staying on a campsite near Thornton Le Dale. Absolutely beautiful area and not far away from my home in Bridlington.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

All great places and will all be featuring in my videos at some point!

[@alanb5370]

Thank you. Simply splendid!

[@Martinkellydop]

Nice one Andrew. Very interesting, as always.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Martin. Just watched some of your videos and have subscribed - superb images! Particularly liked Flamborough Head & the Christmas Market 👍

[@Martinkellydop]

@@NorthYorkshireWanderer Cheers Andrew, lovely to hear, so pleased you liked them. Thanks for the encouragement. Best wishes.

[@kippen64]

Really enjoyed this video. It's videos like this one that allow me to have a good look at the UK. Have been an Anglophile since childhood.

[@paultaylor9652]

Another very interesting and enjoyable video, thanks sharing.

[@Richard-io9xe]

So pleased I stumbled on your channel a couple of months ago. First class presentation and content. Your use of drone footage is exceptional.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Richard!

[@craigedgar8647]

Another excellent video Andrew, brilliantly filmed and so relaxing to watch.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Craig!

[@davewright4380]

Another great video, I've really missed Grosmont since the pandemic started. Will return!

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Dave.

[@andrewcrofts531]

Another brill film Andrew. Very well put together and interesting too. Thank you.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Andrew!

[@sherryallen4537]

Thank you for this very interesting and informative video. I love to see and learn about various areas of England. Your videos are very well done and a joy to watch! All the best to you from Massachusetts!

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Sherry! Glad you're enjoying them.

[@rodsmith3911]

Don't believe what it says on the plaque about it being part of the ironworks. The brick structure is a part of Hodgkinsons Slag Crushing Plant used to turn the slagheap into road metal! Nice to see the village from someone else's point of view, and to see our house from above. Thanks for the advertising for the Co-op, as a long term committee member it is much appreciated. With half the village now holiday homes and second homes it's very hard to keep the facilities open, so the shop, pub and cafés welcome any publicity we can get. Keep the series going. I've enjoyed watching the Cinder Track videos and seeing some of the area from the drone, which gives everything a different perspective.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Rod! Really appreciate that. I’ve always liked Grosmont & we visit it often. Somewhere I’d be happy to live.

[@docholiday2076]

Really great channel. Informative. Educational, and quite relaxing to watch. Well narrated.

[@chrisbroadley1928]

Another really good video, as always very well presented and put together. Been here I don’t know how many times but you still managed to enlighten me to some things I never knew. Like, the name for a start. Thanks again. Keep them coming I know you put a lot of hard work into producing a quality video such as this for our enjoyment and we do appreciate it. Look forward as always to the next one. 👍🏻

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Chris! 👍

[@DesigntowinLew]

Great vlog , have visited Gosmont before quite a few years ago and was not aware of all the history . Thank you for enlightening me to that , clearly need to make another visit .

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Lewis!

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

Great video cobber

[@chopper602]

Suggest you contact the owner of the 'nymrfootage' KZbin channel, maybe something collaborative (he's also a steam engine driver).

[@pauldavison7393]

Great video. Very well put together. Been here quite a few times but you showed me some things tgat I hadn't seen before. Thanks again.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Paul!

[@pauldavison7393]

@@NorthYorkshireWanderer youre welcome, looking forward to more videos.

[@dannelson9040]

Andrew, I have totally enjoyed your Videos especially about NYMR Grosmont...Yorkshire. I have high hopes of soon visiting this area and fully using the NYMR rails visiting every station. I began learning about NYMR & watching the live Grosmont Webcam almost daily for over a year now. Can you recommend a guide with just part of your knowledge? Many thanks, Dan Nelson, Vero Beach, Florida

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Thanks Dan! Glad you’ve enjoyed the videos. The NYMR is brilliant, you’ll have a great time. There’s lots of info online (as you probably know) & I’m hoping to start doing some tours of the area soon.

[@DonMorte2]

Another great video! Can we start calling this man the Northern Tom Scott yet?

[@theodenking4611]

Love Grosmont, it’s great to travel on the NYMR and also drive along the roads visiting each of the stations. Have you visited Levisham it’s at the bottom of a valley and there is only a couple of buildings there including the station. The village is above the valley but I think very scenic especially with a steam train passing through

[@linedwell]

I've driven past signs for Grosmont, I'll maybe have to follow the arrow next time I see one. It looks amazingly Yorkshire-ish..

[@79geoffsharp]

Can you tell me where that sleeper footbridge at the end of the video is please? Thank you and great vid BTW 👍

[@steaders9721]

The presenter looks like a young griff Rhys Jones. Am enjoying the channel. My parents were from Bedale.

[@JakeYorkman]

Brilliant video mate, I love Grosmount. Beautiful village.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Jake. Hope you're enjoying Beni! 👍

[@JakeYorkman]

@@NorthYorkshireWanderer yeah been a good holiday mate. Have you sorted out the ghost tour at the Gran Hotel mate? I see there is one on 13th November.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

@@JakeYorkman I did get in touch with them but I’m not going to be free that weekend as I have some other filming planned. You should go along to it.

[@JakeYorkman]

@@NorthYorkshireWanderer yes I think I will mate and make a video 👍🏻. I will call them to see if I can film it.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

@@JakeYorkman great stuff, let us know how you get on mate!

[@alanwood5691]

Many thanks Mr Interesting,,,Keep em coming

[@diwarburton5369]

As always very infromative, thank you so much. Does the name Grosmont have a french origin? I am going by the pronunciation.

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Di. Yes, it got its name from the priory run by the 'Grandimontines' from France.

[@asbonescemetery]

Fantastic first class video as always I my self got told off for calling it a tunnel walkway to the engine shed by a volunteer of the railway he was a school teacher he called it a cutting due to the length ????? Thanks

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

Cheers Andrew! Definitely a tunnel in my book! Both signs at 11:30 before the entrance call it a tunnel 👍

[@leeheppell1593]

Hi how about doing one about the tv show heartbeat and the other one the was done in Whitby

[@NorthYorkshireWanderer]

My next video starts in Goathland and shows a few recognisable spots from the programme!

[@barbaralamson7450]

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[@Simon_Nonymous]

Any video where moors is a two syllable word has to be God's country. Another great video - who's Tom Cruise then?

[@kokobwild2413]

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