The police house can be
found approximately 70 miles away from Goathland, in the small picturesque
village of Askwith alongside the river Wharf near Ilkley, West Yorkshire.
It is actually situated opposite a pub called The Black Horse. However the
camera work in Heartbeat makes it look as if its overlooking the moors in
Aidensfield, and unless you knew otherwise you'd never guess that the
house is filmed at a separate location. The house is privately owned
and although interior scenes were shot on location originally, they now
have reconstructed the interior and even a small section of the front of
the house in studios located in Leeds. All of the more recent series have
been filmed using these studios for inside scenes.
The site of the
police station can be found in the town of Otley, -West Yorkshire. It
actually was a real police station in past years. Again the interior shots
are now filmed in reconstructed studios but during the early series the
actual site was used. In the court yard outside the station, on screen you
now see the small porch filled in with white board. This isn't the case in
very early episodes. This is probably to over come the problem that
whenever the door opens, from inside the ‘station’ you would see that it
was in a studio, whereas when the real site was used the porch way is
clear - there is no white board, and when characters enter or leave the
station you used to be able to see the street outside! and from looking
at the location, the building adjacent to the police entrance is the site
they use for the outside of the court room.
Goathland alias
Aidensfield can be found in the North York Moors National Park, North
Yorkshire, near Whitby. This is where the majority of the other locations
can be found.
The pub that plays the
Aidensfield Arms is really named The Goathland Hotel. It can be found just
up from the station on the left if you enter the village from the station
end, or on the right hand side near the end of the village if you approach
from the Pickering direction into Goathland . It is situated opposite the
Aidensfield garage. Until recently they used the pub for the outside and
interior scenes, but as the filming schedule grew in demand, it meant the
landlord had to close too often to accommodate filming, so again studios
were built to the exact replica. Signed pictures of the cast can be seen
displayed in the snug and Heartbeat postcards can be purchased here. It is
a cosy comfortable pub, especially as a log fire is very often ablaze
giving a very warm welcome with a friendly atmosphere. There are many
pictures on the walls of local history and traditions of
Goathland.
The village
hall can be found in Goathland, just before the turn off to Beckhole. This
is the site of many community events in Aidensfield and the actual site is
still used at present for all the filming of scenes involving the hall -
no studios are currently used. On screen the hall looks a reasonable size,
all mAnner of events are held here, including house auctions, talent
competitions and village dances of all kinds and even a rest area for the
victims of a train crash in series 3. But when you visit the site the hall
looks surprisingly small - the effect of clever filming with many extras
filling the hall gives the impression that it is a lot larger. It is in a
quaint building that fits in well with the character of the
village.
This is the garage and
funeral directors now run by Bernie Scripps in the show, but it originally
belonged to Malcolm Mostyn the local mechanic. The sign - ‘Mostyn’s Garage
and Funeral Directors’ is permanently on display outside the garage and
all the filming still takes place on the actual site. The garage can be
found opposite the Goathland Hotel. Many 1960’s cars and bikes are often
parked around the garage a lot of which are often seen on screen, as are
the 1960’s style petrol pumps.
The stores in Aidensfield include: 'Aidensfield Stores', a
village store , the Moors outdoor Visitor Centre and of course the Post
Office, plus tea rooms, all of which are found on the main street in
Goathland.
This
is Aidensfield Post Office the name Aidensfield stays up permanently) The
Post Office was run by Blaketon during the later half of series 7 and
throughout series 8. The inside of the post office has now been
reconstructed in studios (Leeds) but the exterior shots are still filmed
on site. During filming the windows are dressed with 1960's
items.
Inside the Aidensfield Stores (which
is now the permanent name of the shop) and also in the Post office, many
Heartbeat souvenirs can be purchased, including T-shirts, key rings,
videos, CD’s, books, bookmarks, chocolate, fudge and even Greengrass’ Ale!
Also in these shops , signed photos and pictures of the cast can be seen
but unfortunately most aren't available to buy.
This location featured in the series a lot
from the end of series 5 - 7. It is where Nick first met Jo, and it being
her place of work as a teacher at the school it became an ever more
prominent location. The actual Goathland School site is used, which can be
found just off the main road through Goathland if you take the side
turning off near the car and coach park. It is the building with red
railings (although during the first 7 series they were green) outside and
a playground on the right. Juliette Gruber often has children from the
school as her class in the show.
This can be found (coming from the Pickering direction) on
the right, leading into Goathland, just up from the church. From the
outside it is surprising how recognisable it is - the garden outside with
old farm machinery, sheds and caravans round the back make it look
obviously like Claude’s place! From this site you really feel as of you’ve
just stepped into Heartbeat! However the interior shots have been filmed
in a different farm house which is apparently very tidy from the outside!
(kind of vice verse from the house shown above which is used for exterior
scenes) but inside the designers turn it into Claude’s home. Now studios
are often used for interior shots.
The church used in the
series is the church in Goathland. This can be found opposite the Mallyan
Spout Hotel (where the cast sometimes stay) on the way into Goathland if
you approach from the Pickering direction. This is the site of many
poignant moments in Heartbeat, particularly Kate’s funeral and Nick and
Jo’s wedding which attracted Heartbeat’s highest audience. Its not only
external shot that are filmed here but also the interior scenes. It is a
small picturesque church, very peaceful and blends in well with the
surrounding countryside. One of the stained glass window is a picture of
St.Aiden - which might have something to do with
Aidensfield!
Goathland station plays Aidensfield
station in the series. The station has featured a great deal in the
programme, it’s steam railway which is a popular attraction for visitors
to the area plays an important part in Heartbeat. It is often the method
of transport the characters use to and from Aidensfield. Regulars like
Nick’s Mum and Auntie Eileen usually arrive by train, and guest artists
also tend to turn up and leave via the train. It’s during Alex Ferrenby’s
return journey from London one time when the train crashes in one episode
(‘Rider’s of the Storm’) making it one of the most dramatic episodes. Nick
even finds himself chasing Claude driving a runaway train in ‘We’re all
Allies Really’! A dramatic episode in series 8 called 'Fire and Ashes'
features the station in the emotional scene when Mike tells Maggie of
Neil's death. The ticket office is also used in the show. On the opposite
side of the track more Heartbeat merchandise can be purchased in the small
station shop.
The house
that is used for the surgery can be found on the corner of the village
just after you pass the shops if you approach from the station end of the
village. The surgery was originally run by Dr Ferrenby but Kate Rowan
takes over when he retires. The interior shots of the surgery were also
filmed in this house - in fact visitors can stay there as the people who
own it run a bed and breakfast. The house is called Glendale B&B.
Kate has her own surgery (series 4) after
Alex’s death. The location of this can be found not far from Ferrenby's
surgery - its almost just across the road. It is the small house with a
white door next to a wall very near to the bench and statue that is seen
as the titles finish on the programme.
During series 7
Neil Bolton takes over the village practice and in series 10 this position
is assumes by Tricia Summerbee.
Whitby Abbey
is a major land mark in Whitby, it overlooks the town and harbour and
therefore hosts spectacular views of the surrounding area. It is probably
best known in Heartbeat as being the setting where Phil plans to propose
to Gina in 'A Long Weekend' (series 10), - which unfortunately does not go
to plan. Phil waits for Gina at the Abbey all evening, with wine and
flowers in a rain storm, but Gina fails to turn up due to a
misunderstanding on David's part.
Therefore Phil's
attempts at a romantic gesture are in vain, but the location provides a
perfect back drop for the emotional scene.
This building in
Whitby has featured many times in Heartbeat as an Antiques Dealers e.g.
'What the Butler Saw' series 7. During this episode Nick and Phil chase a
con man butler to this building once they find out he had been stealing
antiques from the houses in which he had worked.
The 'Antiques
Dealers' is in Whitby and runs parallel with one of the main shopping
streets called 'Skinner Street'Whitby often doubles as 'Ashfordly' in the
series.
You may recognise
this B&B over looking Whitby as the place where Nick takes Kate for
their wedding anniversary in series 2 'Secrets'.
However things
don't go according to plan when Kate objects to the unsuitable room Nick
had accidentally reserved. She insists they return home. At the end of the
episode Nick makes it up to her by taking her to a lavish hotel in
beautiful grounds. (which looks very similar to 'Home Farm' in Emmerdale!).
This cricket ground was
featured in the episode 'Giving the Game Away' (series 6). In this episode
Phil is playing in the cricket match as well as 'Erol' a guy Nick knew
from a case in London. Erol is being victimised by a man who followed him
to Aidensfield, so he stays on the field in public view for his own safety
for as long as possible. He eventually runs off the field and is chased
down an alley by the shops in the village where Phil and Nick break up the
struggle. The cricket field is situated just behind the Goathland
Hotel which plays the 'Aidensfield Arms'
This is Whitby Golf Club
- often referred to in the series, especially as Blaketon's main hobby is
having a game of golf. This site is not always the course used but on the
whole it features the most strongly. It is probably best known for the
episode 'Gone Tomorrow' (series 5) where Alf has an encounter with a UFO!
In this episode a triangular shaped mark is found on the golf course -
evidence of visitors from another planet! Alf is badly affected by the
experience but recovers with the help of hypnosis! The golf course
can be found on the way out of Whitby heading towards 'Sandsend'.
Approaching from this direction it is on your right overlooking the
sea.
Grosmont Station
sometimes features as if it was 'Aidensfield Station' (Although Goathland
Station is the usual choice). Grosmont Station has the added extra of a
level crossing which is sometimes featured in the series. For example this
station appears as if it was in 'Aidensfield' as early as series 1 in the
episode; 'Outsiders'. In this episode Nick and Kate see a tourist
notice about a famous waterfall beauty spot. Nick convinces Kate they
should visit it and eventually goes as far as suggesting they take a tent
and camp beneath the stars by the waterfall!
This is the beach sometimes featured in
Heartbeat. You might remember it most from 'Bringing it All Back Home'
series 3 - when many of the locals organise a bus trip to Whitby to hear
Gina's singing debut in a club there. Nick and Kate walk across this beach
as they discuss the future of their careers. Here they talk to a little
girl whom they meet again on the pier (also seen here). From the pier Nick
sees her Dad is drowning out at sea and runs for help to a phone near the
bandstand.
This is Saltburn pier
where Mike goes to in series 8 'Forbidden Fruit'. In this episode he is is
taken off a case due to romantic involvement with the the murder victim's
sister Rachel. He stays in Saltburn for a few days at a B&B that Phil
suggested - which doesn't prove as relaxing as he had hoped! Gina also
turns up at the Pier because she visits Saltburn for the day as she
believes everyone has forgotten her birthday. Rachel turns up and becomes
jealous when she see Mike with Gina and wrongly assumes she's his
girlfriend. Mike just about stops Rachel from throwing herself off the end
of the pier, just as he discovers it was she who committed the
murder.
This is the pub
where Mike goes to in series 9 'Negative Vibes' when he thinks Jackie is
having an affair and had been meeting another man here. It turns out she
had been meeting a man who had been black mailing her for money in return
for some photo negatives of her sister doing revealing modelling. Her
sister wants the pictures to be kept private but the man is threatening to
expose them.
This pub is
situated right next to the station in Grosmont.
Whitby and Scarborough are often mentioned in the series, especially
when referring to police head quarters or division. Whitby often being the
place where some of the regulars go out in the evening, i.e. Gina singing
in clubs or where Phil and Nick or Mike go out at night whether it be for
pleasure or work. Many lines of their police enquiries leads them to
Whitby. Middlesborough, Leeds, North Alerton and York are also mentioned. Fictitious towns such
as Ashfordly,
Elsinby, Strensford and Eltering are also prominent and are incorporated
as if they exist in the real life geographic area. Eltering is
where children are evacuated to in the episode with the unexploded bomb -
villages like this are often played by the nearby towns and villages like Pickering and Grosmont. It is the market in Whitby that doubles as Ashfordly Market Place.
Whitby usually plays 'Ashfordly'.
The police house can be
found approximately 70 miles away from Goathland, in the small picturesque
village of Askwith alongside the river Wharf near Ilkley, West Yorkshire.
It is actually situated opposite a pub called The Black Horse. However the
camera work in Heartbeat makes it look as if its overlooking the moors in
Aidensfield, and unless you knew otherwise you'd never guess that the
house is filmed at a separate location. 
The site of the
police station can be found in the town of Otley, -West Yorkshire. It
actually was a real police station in past years. Again the interior shots
are now filmed in reconstructed studios but during the early series the
actual site was used. In the court yard outside the station, on screen you
now see the small porch filled in with white board. This isn't the case in
very early episodes. This is probably to over come the problem that
whenever the door opens, from inside the ‘station’ you would see that it
was in a studio, whereas when the real site was used the porch way is
clear - there is no white board, and when characters enter or leave the
station you used to be able to see the street outside! and from looking
at the location, the building adjacent to the police entrance is the site
they use for the outside of the court room.
The pub that plays the
Aidensfield Arms is really named The Goathland Hotel. It can be found just
up from the station on the left if you enter the village from the station
end, or on the right hand side near the end of the village if you approach
from the Pickering direction into Goathland . It is situated opposite the
Aidensfield garage. Until recently they used the pub for the outside and
interior scenes, but as the filming schedule grew in demand, it meant the
landlord had to close too often to accommodate filming, so again studios
were built to the exact replica. Signed pictures of the cast can be seen
displayed in the snug and Heartbeat postcards can be purchased here. It is
a cosy comfortable pub, especially as a log fire is very often ablaze
giving a very warm welcome with a friendly atmosphere. There are many
pictures on the walls of local history and traditions of
Goathland.
The village
hall can be found in Goathland, just before the turn off to Beckhole. This
is the site of many community events in Aidensfield and the actual site is
still used at present for all the filming of scenes involving the hall -
no studios are currently used. On screen the hall looks a reasonable size,
all mAnner of events are held here, including house auctions, talent
competitions and village dances of all kinds and even a rest area for the
victims of a train crash in series 3. But when you visit the site the hall
looks surprisingly small - the effect of clever filming with many extras
filling the hall gives the impression that it is a lot larger. It is in a
quaint building that fits in well with the character of the
village.
This is the garage and
funeral directors now run by Bernie Scripps in the show, but it originally
belonged to Malcolm Mostyn the local mechanic. The sign - ‘Mostyn’s Garage
and Funeral Directors’ is permanently on display outside the garage and
all the filming still takes place on the actual site. The garage can be
found opposite the Goathland Hotel. Many 1960’s cars and bikes are often
parked around the garage a lot of which are often seen on screen, as are
the 1960’s style petrol pumps.
The stores in Aidensfield include: 'Aidensfield Stores', a
village store , the Moors outdoor Visitor Centre and of course the Post
Office, plus tea rooms, all of which are found on the main street in
Goathland.
This
is Aidensfield Post Office the name Aidensfield stays up permanently) The
Post Office was run by Blaketon during the later half of series 7 and
throughout series 8. The inside of the post office has now been
reconstructed in studios (Leeds) but the exterior shots are still filmed
on site. During filming the windows are dressed with 1960's
items.
Inside the Aidensfield Stores (which
is now the permanent name of the shop) and also in the Post office, many
Heartbeat souvenirs can be purchased, including T-shirts, key rings,
videos, CD’s, books, bookmarks, chocolate, fudge and even Greengrass’ Ale!
This location featured in the series a lot
from the end of series 5 - 7. It is where Nick first met Jo, and it being
her place of work as a teacher at the school it became an ever more
prominent location. The actual Goathland School site is used, which can be
found just off the main road through Goathland if you take the side
turning off near the car and coach park. It is the building with red
railings (although during the first 7 series they were green) outside and
a playground on the right. Juliette Gruber often has children from the
school as her class in the show.
This can be found (coming from the Pickering direction) on
the right, leading into Goathland, just up from the church. From the
outside it is surprising how recognisable it is - the garden outside with
old farm machinery, sheds and caravans round the back make it look
obviously like Claude’s place! From this site you really feel as of you’ve
just stepped into Heartbeat! However the interior shots have been filmed
in a different farm house which is apparently very tidy from the outside!
(kind of vice verse from the house shown above which is used for exterior
scenes) but inside the designers turn it into Claude’s home. Now studios
are often used for interior shots.
The church used in the
series is the church in Goathland. This can be found opposite the Mallyan
Spout Hotel (where the cast sometimes stay) on the way into Goathland if
you approach from the Pickering direction. This is the site of many
poignant moments in Heartbeat, particularly Kate’s funeral and Nick and
Jo’s wedding which attracted Heartbeat’s highest audience. Its not only
external shot that are filmed here but also the interior scenes. It is a
small picturesque church, very peaceful and blends in well with the
surrounding countryside. One of the stained glass window is a picture of
St.Aiden - which might have something to do with
Aidensfield!
Goathland station plays Aidensfield
station in the series. The station has featured a great deal in the
programme, it’s steam railway which is a popular attraction for visitors
to the area plays an important part in Heartbeat. It is often the method
of transport the characters use to and from Aidensfield. Regulars like
Nick’s Mum and Auntie Eileen usually arrive by train, and guest artists
also tend to turn up and leave via the train. It’s during Alex Ferrenby’s
return journey from London one time when the train crashes in one episode
(‘Rider’s of the Storm’) making it one of the most dramatic episodes. Nick
even finds himself chasing Claude driving a runaway train in ‘We’re all
Allies Really’! A dramatic episode in series 8 called 'Fire and Ashes'
features the station in the emotional scene when Mike tells Maggie of
Neil's death. The ticket office is also used in the show. On the opposite
side of the track more Heartbeat merchandise can be purchased in the small
station shop.
The house
that is used for the surgery can be found on the corner of the village
just after you pass the shops if you approach from the station end of the
village. The surgery was originally run by Dr Ferrenby but Kate Rowan
takes over when he retires. The interior shots of the surgery were also
filmed in this house - in fact visitors can stay there as the people who
own it run a bed and breakfast. The house is called Glendale B&B.
Kate has her own surgery (series 4) after
Alex’s death. The location of this can be found not far from Ferrenby's
surgery - its almost just across the road. It is the small house with a
white door next to a wall very near to the bench and statue that is seen
as the titles finish on the programme.
Whitby Abbey
is a major land mark in Whitby, it overlooks the town and harbour and
therefore hosts spectacular views of the surrounding area. It is probably
best known in Heartbeat as being the setting where Phil plans to propose
to Gina in 'A Long Weekend' (series 10), - which unfortunately does not go
to plan. Phil waits for Gina at the Abbey all evening, with wine and
flowers in a rain storm, but Gina fails to turn up due to a
misunderstanding on David's part.
This building in
Whitby has featured many times in Heartbeat as an Antiques Dealers e.g.
'What the Butler Saw' series 7. During this episode Nick and Phil chase a
con man butler to this building once they find out he had been stealing
antiques from the houses in which he had worked.
You may recognise
this B&B over looking Whitby as the place where Nick takes Kate for
their wedding anniversary in series 2 'Secrets'.
This cricket ground was
featured in the episode 'Giving the Game Away' (series 6). In this episode
Phil is playing in the cricket match as well as 'Erol' a guy Nick knew
from a case in London. Erol is being victimised by a man who followed him
to Aidensfield, so he stays on the field in public view for his own safety
for as long as possible. He eventually runs off the field and is chased
down an alley by the shops in the village where Phil and Nick break up the
struggle. The cricket field is situated just behind the Goathland
Hotel which plays the 'Aidensfield Arms'
This is Whitby Golf Club
- often referred to in the series, especially as Blaketon's main hobby is
having a game of golf. This site is not always the course used but on the
whole it features the most strongly. It is probably best known for the
episode 'Gone Tomorrow' (series 5) where Alf has an encounter with a UFO!
In this episode a triangular shaped mark is found on the golf course -
evidence of visitors from another planet! Alf is badly affected by the
experience but recovers with the help of hypnosis! The golf course
can be found on the way out of Whitby heading towards 'Sandsend'.
Approaching from this direction it is on your right overlooking the
sea.
Grosmont Station
sometimes features as if it was 'Aidensfield Station' (Although Goathland
Station is the usual choice). Grosmont Station has the added extra of a
level crossing which is sometimes featured in the series. For example this
station appears as if it was in 'Aidensfield' as early as series 1 in the
episode; 'Outsiders'. In this episode Nick and Kate see a tourist
notice about a famous waterfall beauty spot. Nick convinces Kate they
should visit it and eventually goes as far as suggesting they take a tent
and camp beneath the stars by the waterfall!
This is the beach sometimes featured in
Heartbeat. You might remember it most from 'Bringing it All Back Home'
series 3 - when many of the locals organise a bus trip to Whitby to hear
Gina's singing debut in a club there. Nick and Kate walk across this beach
as they discuss the future of their careers. Here they talk to a little
girl whom they meet again on the pier (also seen here). From the pier Nick
sees her Dad is drowning out at sea and runs for help to a phone near the
bandstand. 
This is Saltburn pier
where Mike goes to in series 8 'Forbidden Fruit'. In this episode he is is
taken off a case due to romantic involvement with the the murder victim's
sister Rachel. He stays in Saltburn for a few days at a B&B that Phil
suggested - which doesn't prove as relaxing as he had hoped! Gina also
turns up at the Pier because she visits Saltburn for the day as she
believes everyone has forgotten her birthday. Rachel turns up and becomes
jealous when she see Mike with Gina and wrongly assumes she's his
girlfriend. Mike just about stops Rachel from throwing herself off the end
of the pier, just as he discovers it was she who committed the
murder.
