Heartbeat TV series, Aidensfield (Goathland) North Yorkshire Moors, Dr.Ferrenby's house is Glendale House bed and breakfast Click to see Heartbeat video (Part One) Click to see Heartbeat video (Part Two) Goathland station was the setting for Hogsmead station in the first Harry Potter movie, but the village is better known as Aidensfield , in the Yorkshire TV series, Heartbeat. On 26th November,1991, Heartbeat began filming in Goathland, and became a TV success, since it first appeared on our screens on the 10th April 1992, with "Changing Places" - the first of a trial series of 10 episodes. The Heartbeat TV series drew a regular audience of around 14 million viewers each week and had a fixed family slot each Sunday evening in the UK, and has won several TV awards . Heartbeat is not just popular here in the UK, but it also has a huge following in many other countries such as Australia, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, China, Cyprus, Greece, and most of Europe.

It is shown in Kenya, India, Hong Kong, Israel, South Africa, the Caribbean ..... the list goes on. It has recently become very popular in Iran, where the muslim leaders have praised it as "true family entertainment!". It is even shown on the small Pacific Island of Vanuatu. In the whole of Heartbeat's 17 years, there have only been a few buildings in the village that have been used as "regulars". They are the Post office, Aidensfield Stores, the Goathland Hotel (Aidensfield Arms), Mostyn's Garage, (now Scripps), Greengrass's farm, and Glendale House (Dr.Ferrenby's surgery). The Final episode "Sweet Sorrow" was shown on 12th September, 2010. That episode was number 373. For the entire 17 years, Heartbeat was in ITV's top 5 performing shows. In the first three series, Glendale House featured as Dr. Ferenby's surgery, where Dr.Kate Rowan, (Niamh Cussack) wife of PC Nick Rowan, (Nick Berry) worked until Dr.Ferrenby drowned on a fishing trip.

Kate Rowan herself, sadly, died of leukaemia in the 5th series. Bill Maynard, who played the part of Claude Greengrass, unfortunately suffered a real life heart attack, and had to leave the programme. He has since appeared in a spin off series, called "The Royal" - a 60s hospital drama set in Scarborough, but using some of the Heartbeat actors, and a lot of the scenery from around Goathland. The first three blocks of photographs on this page are from the first three series of Heartbeat, starting in April 1992, when Glendale House featured as Doctor Ferrenby's house. Glendale House can be seen in most of the photos. A lot of them are scanned from old 35mm photos, and home video, but all the photos from page 2 onwards are digital - and better quality. Episode 1 "Changing Places", starring Nick Berry and Niamh Cusack, was aired on 10th April 1992 Heartbeat - the TV series Heartbeat - the TV series ?

Heartbeat is a long-running and highly popular TV series produced originally by Yorkshire Television, and subsequently by ITV, in the UK: since its first screening on Friday 10th April 1992, the show ran to over 350 hour-long episodes, in 18 series, of which the last was broadcast on Sunday 12th September 2010. According to the cutting from from Woman magazine, sent to Nicholas Rhea by a fan, Heartbeat placed it in the top ten most watched programmes of the decade. And it all began with Nicholas Rhea's books. Heartbeat Constable novels by Nicholas Rhea. The stories feature an English policeman in a rural village in North Yorkshire during the 1960's, although cast changes and story developments have resulted in group of village characters sharing the attention with the local village bobby. The Heartbeat title refers to an English bobby 'on the beat', the medical stories that are woven into each episode, and the way each programme puts a finger on the pulse of the rural community of Aidensfield.

Heartbeat The last episode of Heartbeat was broadcast Sunday 12 September 2010, but despite the passage of time the much-loved series is not forgotten - in the UK and around the world. In the summer of 2016 it appeared in a new form - for the first time ever, Heartbeat came to the stage, starring members of the TV cast. With use of video footage and a clever set, this touring production recreated the atmosphere of the 1960s rural Yorkshire settings. David Stockwell, Gina Ward, PC Geoff Younger and a number of other of the most popular characters starred in the two-hour live stage production with a brand-new script. The show toured the UK between April and July 2016: see the archived schedule here . Heartbeat Although there have been no new episode of Heartbeat since September 2010, the show is still much loved, in the UK and around the world - and of course that includes Yorkshire! In April 2014, Nicholas Rhea was delighted to find Heartbeat magazine. It came in at no. 65, a few positions above rhubarb! Top of the poll was, of course, Yorkshire pudding.

Heartbeat Special Another book from Nicholas Rhea is something rather different: a lavishly illustrated book about the making of Heartbeat . It includes input from the makers and stars of the show, as well as the author's own unique inside information. It is published by Mortons of Horncastle , and can be ordered from them via its own dedicated web site , now only available in a digital edition, where you can also see some of its many pictures, and read extracts from the text. Heartbeat For a long time, although we received many enquiries about whether Heartbeat is available on DVD, Nicholas Rhea could only point out that this up to ITV, not him! (He explains that among the things which make Heartbeat so special are the use of original sixties records, and the frequent appearances of guest stars. Both of these factors would involve ITV in obtaining clearances before they could authorise DVDs of the series - something that could not have been foreseen when the original contracts were drawn up, long before DVDs were invented.) But in September 2010, Network DVD released a boxed set of three DVDs, containing the whole first series - ten episodes of classic Heartbeat .

This first series sees Nick and his doctor wife Kate (Niamh Cusack) settling in Aidensfield, having left the bustle of London behind. As villagers' initial suspicion gives way to acceptance, the couple become increasingly involved, both professionally and personally, in the daily life of the rural community. Bill Maynard also stars as the irrepressible Claude Jeremiah Greengrass, with guest appearances from, among others, Philip Glenister, Annette Crosbie, Eleanor Bron, John Duttine and Elizabeth Spriggs. Once the ice was broken, the party just went on. Sixteen series are now available on DVD, not to mention two series of related hospital drama, The Royal . Caution: the disks are in Region 2 / PAL format; this means that it may not be compatible with DVD players outside Europe. We know that there are Heartbeat fans all over the world, and hope that this first release will be followed by other formats. There is now another way to enjoy the Heartbeat experience on DVD: Heartbeat: A nostalgic return to Aidensfield is a rare opportunity for all fans, to join Derek Fowlds ( Oscar Blaketon ) in a nostalgic and personal journey back to the village of Aidensfield.

Watch him catch up with old friends and revisit film locations used in the series. This is an independent, limited edition production, but is available for order from Amazon . Caution: the disks are in Region 2 / PAL format; this means that it may not be compatible with DVD players outside Europe. We know that there are Heartbeat fans all over the world, and hope that this first release will be followed by other formats. Heartbeat It was very sad to witness the last-ever episode of Heartbeat and I did feel sorrowful when I recalled the dedication and hard work of the writers, cast and crew some of whom had been with the programme from its very beginning. Without them, there would have been no Heartbeat . It is difficult for me, sitting in my study at home, to appreciate just how wide the appeal of Heartbeat? has been. Only this morning in my daily paper, there is a letter from a viewer in Australia, echoing his sadness at its demise. And in the past couple of weeks, I've had more messages from Canada, Australia, Tasmania, Belgium, Finland, Denmark and Norway, not forgetting, of course, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and England. Truly the programme had world-wide appeal.

But all good things must come to an end. Heartbeat? has successfully concluded its long run of 18 years, and it was inevitable that it must end at some point. I thank everyone who was involved in its production and all who have supported the series, some being keen viewers from Day 1. There will be many repeats, of course, and a DVD is now available and so for some time to come we can continue to indulge in its charm, nostalgia, wonderful characters and spectacular countryside. Thank you to everyone from Nicholas Rhea Rhoda Walker (Mrs Nicholas Rhea) was present when the last episode was filmed, and sent us this description: As the partner of Nicholas Rhea, I get invited to certain events and last Friday I went with him to a Heartbeat party in Leeds. It was a glittering occasion held in the stunning Corn Exchange building, with over 200 people; Heartbeat actors, scriptwriters, lighting technicians, make-up girls - in fact all the numerous people who have been involved in the making of Heartbeat for the past 17 years.

This event was billed as a 'Farewell Party' and I thought it might be a sombre occasion but, on the contrary, everyone looked relaxed and happy in their party frocks and dinner jackets. We were all there to celebrate Heartbeat , say goodbye to friends and colleagues and talk about hopes for the future. I'm sure we'll soon be seeing many of the actors in new roles. I chatted to Steven Blakely (we are pictured together, above), who joined Heartbeat straight from drama school to play the loveable rookie constable, Geoff Younger. He said how much he'd enjoyed working on the series and later this year expects to be touring Europe with a theatre group putting on Shakespeare plays. Rupert Ward-Lewis (Don Wetherby) is going back to London and William Simons (Alf Ventress) has already moved back there. Some of the production staff are going to work on Emmerdale and others are taking time out for a while. But everyone I spoke to said they were very sad to be leaving and would miss Aidensfield and the North Yorkshire moors.

We watched some nostalgic clips from the series and there were a few misty eyes when the scene came up where a bereft Nick Rowan stood in the moonlight at the door of the police house on the night Kate died (sniff, sniff). Finally, Keith Richardson, head of YTV drama, made a speech, thanking everyone and saying that the Heartbeat team had been like a big extended family. Nicholas Rhea adds: For me, personally, it has been a delight to have my stories and characters portrayed in such a successful television series and I have been involved right from the start.

Heartbeat filming is finished but the screening will go on, so keep watching and I will keep writing my Heartbeat (C) Yorkshire Television HEARTBEAT paperbacks published by Headline based on the TV SCRIPTS: #Heartbeat - Constable on Call (1993) #Heartbeat - Constable in Control (1994) For later ones, go to HEARTBEAT paperbacks published by Headline, most containing more than one original 'Constable' story: #Heartbeat - Constable Among the Heather (1992) This book contains 'Constable Among the Heather', 'Constable in Disguise' and 'Constable by the Stream'. #Heartbeat - Constable Across the Moors (1993) Contains 'Constable On the Hill', 'Constable Around the Village' and 'Constable Across the Moors'. #Heartbeat - Constable Around the Green (1994) Contains 'Constable Around the Green' and 'Constable Beneath the Trees'. The above contains another 470 pages of fine reading. Of many enjoyable and amusing tales, my vote for the funniest group goes to the chapter "Dog with a bad name".

Alfred features in the very best, when he manages to sneak into the dog show and "attend" to the needs of the various lady dogs on show. A weird assortment of puppies soon appear in all parts of the countryside, much to the horror of their owners! Highly recommended. (JT: May, 2009) #Heartbeat - Constable Along the Lane (1995) Contains 'Constable by the Sea', 'Constable Along the Lane' and Constable through the Meadow'. #Heartbeat - Constable v. Greengrass (1996) #Heartbeat - Constable in the Dale (1996) Contains 'Constable in the Dale' and 'Constable on the Prowl'. #Heartbeat - At the Gate (1997) The CONSTABLE books were originally published in hardcover by Hale in the UK and St Martins Press in the USA.. Many are available in LARGE PRINT from Magna and Thorpe and on AUDIO CASSETTE from Soundings Ltd.

The Australian agent for both formats is Ulverscroft Large Print Books Ltd, PO Box 953, Crows Nest NSW 2065, phone (02) 9436 2622. Below is the list of original titles as published by Hale in hardcover: # Constable on the Hill (1979) # Constable on the Prowl (1980) # Constable around the Village (1981) # Constable across the Moors (1982) # Constable in the Dale (1983) # Constable by the Sea (1985) As a seasonal break from his usual village beat, Nick finds himself involved with holiday makers and their problems. Read how he copes with a man who has lost his false teeth in the sea and a medical man who wants to give away his cash when drunk - among other things.

"Guaranteed to put a smile on your face!" (John: 1997) # Constable along the Lane (1986) # Constable through the Meadow (1988) # Constable at the Double (1988) 2 Across the Moors/Around the Village # Constable in Disguise (1989) # Constable among the Heather (1990) # Constable by the Stream (1991) # Heartbeat Omnibus 1 (1992) Hill/Prowl/Dale # Heartbeat Omnibus 11 (1993) Lane/Meadow # Constable around the Green (1993) # Constable beneath the Trees (1994) # Constable in Control (1994) # Constable in the Shrubbery (1995) # Constable versus Greengrass (1995) # Constable about the Parish (1996) # Constable at the Gate (1997) # Constable at the Dam (1997) # CONSTABLE OVER THE STYLE (1998) ISBN 0 

7090 6071 8 A further amusing collection of short stories relating the adventures, in and around Aidensfield in the North Yorkshire Moors, of PC Nick Rowan, Sgt Blaketon, PC Alf Ventress and the irrepressible Greengrass.

One of the most intriguing tells of the farm lad in love with the doctor's secretary who spells out her name on the hillside using live sheep. She passes by on her bicycle each day, you see. There are a series of stories involving ASRO, the Aidensfield Search and Rescue Organisation, originally formed to aid those lost in snow and foggy conditions. Another story in centred on the mysterious Home Farm above the village of Elsinby, holiday place to the stars. And there is the phantom knicker-nicker and the self-proclaimed artist who erects his masterpiece before disappearing into the sunset, not forgetting the driver who never obeys red traffic lights. Good fun for all readers. (John: August 1998) # Constable under the Gooseberry Bush # Constable in the Farmyard # Constable Around the Houses (2000) ISBN 0 7090 6643 0 Nick relates numerous fascinating stories about local houses and their occupants plus yet more amazing events featuring our Aidensfield regulars, culminating in Sgt Blaketon's retirement.

A great read as always and in my humble opinion, the best of the best 10/10 (John: July 2007) Note: My hardback copy of this book fell apart by the time I'd finished it; very poorly manufactured. I suggest you avoid the Robert Hale hardback and look for an American edition. AUDIO RECORDINGS # CONSTABLE DOWN ON THE FARM (1999) ISBN 1 86042 574 7 Available on 7 cassettes from Soundings Ltd. Another enjoyable series of PC Nick Rowan's adventures on the North Yorkshire Moors, read by that stylish narrator, Christopher Kay. Greengrass creates bedlam in Aidensfield when he buys a gigantic traction engine, part of a plan to separate caravan-towing tourists from their pounds and pence. There's the mysterious bottle thief, the nudist camp and perhaps the most remarkable character ever introduced, Tabatha Gumlock. This lovely lady goes through life paying no attention to the date or day. Ensuring this lady gets to important appointments causes Nick many problems.

Greengrass running down a hill out of control backwards in an old car and the memorable Sgt Blaketon preparing to retire to the local post office give much cause for amusement. Not to be missed. J.8.2000 For later ones, go to # SOME ASSURED (2004) Available on 7 CDs from Magna Story Sound, read by Graham Padden. Matthew is an ex-butcher who swaps his job behind the counter for a mostly out of doors occupation, puttering around the countryside on his stinkbike. Pretty much in the enjoyable style of the 'Constable' books, what would seem to be a less than exciting occupation turns out to be a collection of entertaining adventures in the hands of our master storyteller. Selling insurance to everyone from churchmen to little old ladies is often more exciting than solving crimes. Recommended for all ages, especially if they have Yorkshire connections. J.9.2006 REVIEWS of other novels. IMPORTANT NOTE. Make sure you check under Peter N.Walker as well as Nicholas Rhea when scouring bookshop and library shelves!

DS Mark PEMBERTON series FALSE ALIBI by Peter N Walker, Constable London, 1991 ISBN 0 09 470700 6 The author's first Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton novel, finally unearthed by the now addicted reviewer. Chief Constable Charles Moore places Mark in a strange situation: the latter is to 'arrange' for the body of a recently deceased 60 year-old woman to be 'placed' where it will be found in such a way that the discovery will initialize a murder investigation. It's an exercise, according to Mark's boss, something to fire up and test the troops, flush out all the local crims, turn the town upside down. But is Mark being given the full picture? What's the real reason for such an unheard-of event? Mark expects the body to be found by a known blagger who walks his dog past the same spot each day. Although I'm reading this series out of order, each provides an equally entertaining read, and each can stand alone as a fast-paced yet highly detailed story of police investigative procedures.

Each can also stand as a view of Yorkshire life with the day to day doings of all concerned beautifully portrayed with a constant thread of humour running along just below the surface. Just when you're relaxed, something unexpected will happen: the pace of the story will alter and events will hit you right between the eyes! (John: June 10, 1998) GRAVE SECRETS by Peter N Walker, Constable London 1992 ISBN 0 09 471710 9 Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton isn't happy with his current assignment: to provide protection for a soon to be released child-killer. Louisa Mary Potter has convinced her parole board that after 25 years imprisonment she is a reformed person and fit to rejoin the outside world. She had been found guilty of killing three little girls while three others had also disappeared without trace. Mark decides that he will reopen investigations into the latter three. He wonders what is really responsible for the killer's release. There is far more to this case than meets the eye. Why are the security forces involved and what secret had the little girls died for?

The second of the Pemberton crime mysteries and another wonderful book with the usual twists and turns to keep you guessing until the last few pages. No one can write so convincingly of authentic police procedures like Peter Walker and yet maintain the reader's total interest. (John: July 1, 1998) FAMILY TIES by Nicholas Rhea, Constable London, 1994 ISBN 0 09473030 X The American Vice-President is coming to North Yorkshire on a private visit to look up a link with his family tree. Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton and his hand-picked team are given the task of internal security at his proposed retreat, Thirklewood Hall, formerly a girls' school. As this will involve a lot of spare time, Mark decides to pre-empt the Americans: he will use the H.O.L.M.E.S. police computer system to carry out an in-depth look into the Hartley family. What follows is a fast-paced investigation covering a bewildering range of topics. What appears to be an unsolved murder is uncovered - or was it a suicide? Another exciting mystery from the author, almost 'unputdownable'!

(John: May 26, 1998) SUSPECT by Nicholas Rhea, Constable London, 1995 Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton of Rainesbury CID had a problem on his hands. Inspector Vic Hadley had been off on stress-related sick leave. He'd shot dead a civilian during a bungled bank raid while in charge of his local firearms unit, been accused of cold-blooded murder by the deceased man's brother and the press. Hadley insisted the man had a shotgun at the time but the weapon could not be found, or so it seemed. He'd been cleared after an investigation and now would come to work under Mark's control on the HOLMES police computer. He would be allowed to set his own hours. A series of murders put Hadley in the frame due in part to his expressed desire to clear the streets and moors of evil-doers. This story moves along at a sparkling pace as you find yourself taken through the at times laborious but always interesting police investigative processes. A great read, guaranteed to keep you guessing.

(Reviewed by John: May, 1998) CONFESSION by Nicholas Rhea, Constable London, 1997 Another Mark Pemberton crime mystery, featuring a serial killer who picks a victim once a year and has done so for more than a decade. This story is even more exciting than SUSPECT and, for a change, I'm writing this review before reaching the climax! The story begins with a terrifying crash of a red MGB, from which Mark and his girlfriend remove a red-haired young man. The latter confesses to the priest accompanying the trio that he committed a murder, then dies. Mark only hears the confession, that the victim was female, and that's it. The priest, naturally, cannot reveal what other words were uttered. Thus Mark and his CID team are soon occupied in a comprehensive investigation involving classic car events, antiques and a trail of raped and murdered prostitutes, all of whom were wearing sandals! Another excellent read.

(Reviewed by John: May, 1998) DEATH OF A PRINCESS by Nicholas Rhea, Constable London, 1999 Alicia Milverdale, late of Milverdale Hall and last in her line, is found dead in a field, shot by a marksman from a distance, according to the scientific police team. DS Mark Pemberton has other worries on his mind but soon gives full attention to this disturbingly mysterious death. Who has the most to gain? Was it one of the locals, someone from outside of the village or even someone known to the deceased? Nicholas Rhea has again come up with a highly readable crime story, filled with the usual attention to detail and interesting supporting players. As always there is the ring of authenticity from this master craftsman. (Reviewed by John: August, 2000.) For later ones, go to DI Montague PLUKE series OMENS OF DEATH by Nicholas Rhea, Constable London, 1996 You won't meet a more superstitious policeman than Detective Inspector Montague Pluke of the sub-divisional police station at Crickledale, a small market town on the edge of the North York Moors.

The appearance of a deceased and naked female at the Druids Circle gives Pluke the opportunity to use his detecting powers and knowledge of superstitions. He soon discovers the dark underbelly of the outwardly respectable town. Will he solve his, and the town's, first murder before retiring to a life of cataloguing horse troughs? Yet another swag of fascinating characters from the pen of Nicholas Rhea: Pluke and his adoring wife, Millicent; Pluke's offsider and driver, Detective Sergeant Wayne Wain; uniformed Sergeant Cockfield pronounced Cofield and many others. Every reader will find a character to his or her liking. Amusing and fast-paced, see if you can find out who did it before the remarkably dressed Detective Inspector. Hopefully only the first of a series of novels featuring Pluke.

(Reviewed by John: May, 1998) SUPERSTITIOUS DEATH by Nicholas Rhea, Constable, London 1998 ISBN 0 09 478620 8 The long-awaited second novel featuring the remarkable Detective Inspector Montague Pluke, who walks to work each morning clothed in a coachman's greatcoat with fitted cape, beige spats, bow tie, and of course a panama hat atop his fine head of hair. The discovery of a blonde and beautiful yet unidentified girl in a shallow grave near the small Yorkshire town of Crickledale gives our hero an opportunity to employ his unusual knowledge of superstitions to help solve the case. This book, though, is not all about solving a case. It's about the fascinating characters who inhabit Pluke's 'turf': the local inhabitants, the police, the suspects. Police procedures are as before detailed in full - in an entertaining manner. Ensure, though, that you read OMENS OF DEATH beforehand.

(Reviewed by John: August, 1998) For later ones, go to THE CAST (First four series) NICK BERRY came to fame as Wicksy, the Queen Vic barman in 'Eastenders', before clinching the lead in HEARTBEAT. Who could resist that smile? Nick also stormed up the pop charts with his first single, 'Every Loser Wins', back in 1986, so his performing the title song came naturally. The over-40s feel protective towards him, the younger ones find him cool, men find him pally, the type of bloke you'd be happy to share a drink with. You'd even trust him with your car keys. Strangely enough, or maybe because of this, Nick doesn't seem to rate cover stories in any of the local magazines. It's always Niamh who has her family details flashed repeatedly through the weekly periodicals. Stage actress NIAMH CUSACK was cast as Dr Kate Rowan, from all reports on the whim of Executive Producer Keith Richardson who felt that she and Nick Berry balanced each other perfectly. There certainly was a chemistry in the way these two people reacted when on screen together.

Niamh spent many months researching her role, working with doctors who practiced during the 1960s. Daughter to the late and great Irish actor Cyril Cusack, sister to Sinead, Sorcha and Catherine, Niamh wasn't too wrapped up in the clothes and music of the 1960s and felt that the writers had made her character out to be too serious. She put this down to Kate being a counter to Greengrass and Blaketon. It came as no surprise when she left the series. DEREK FOWLDS, alias Sgt Blaketon, is an actor well known to viewers of English shows the world over, due to his co-starring role in 'Yes, Minister' and the sequel, 'Yes, Prime Minister'. Derek IS Blaketon as portrayed in the original stories. Could you imagine any other actor in the part?

Derek gained an honours diploma at RADA where he trained 1958-1960 and once admitted that the person he would most like to meet was Jane Fonda, A Londoner, born September 2, 1937, Derek was also seen in 'Robin's Nest' and 'Edward the Seventh'. He also played the human partner of 'Basil Brush'! (Basil was a fox.) FRANK MIDDLEMASS, who appeared as Dr Alex Ferrenby will be remembered for his appearances in 'To Serve Them All My Days' (a 13-part TV series similar to the movie 'Goodbye, Mr Chips') and 'War and Peace'. BILL MAYNARD as Greengrass quickly polarized viewers, who either love him or hate him. In the original stories Greengrass was just one of many eccentric characters. For some reason he was selected for stardom and he has certainly fulfilled that role. Bill was born in Farnham, Surrey on October 8, 1928.

He moved to TV in a series called 'Great Scott - It's Maynard' (starring Terry Scott - wonder what ever happened to him?) and much later appeared in 'Coronation Street'. His first film appearance was in the movie version of 'Till Death Us Do Part'. See the scan of TV FUN ANNUAL above. Film Locations - TV Locations The Wrinkled Stocking tea rooms Nora Batty's house The canal at Slaithwaite Last of the Summer Wine was first broadcast on BBC television in January 1973, making it Britain's longest running TV comedy series. Every single episode has been written by Roy Clarke. The male characters are all in their 'twilight years' but act as if in their second childhood! Bill Owen (who played Compo) made the area his second home. He died in July 1999 and is buried nearby in the village of Upperthong. Many of the canal scenes in Last of the Summer Wine were filmed at Slaithwaite, which is frequently used as a location in ITV's 'Where the Heart Is'. Slaithwaite features in the canal section of this web site.

Bamforths produced their saucy seaside postcards of nagging (buxom) wives and their (scrawny) hen pecked husbands at Holmfirth. Bamforths were also producers of 'Magic Lantern' slide shows and silent films. Goathland - 'Heartbeat' Aidensfield Arms + TV crew and actors Goathland's village green Heartbeat, from Yorkshire TV, is set in the 1960s, and features the community of Aidensfield and its police force. The village of Goathland is in the North York Moors National Park and features as the village of Aidensfield. The Aidensfield Stores are used as the Post Office, and the Goathland Hotel features as the Aidensfield Arms. If you're lucky, as we were, then it's possible to visit Goathland and see them filming (picture 3). Goathland's railway station and the preserved North Yorkshire Moors Railway also appear in the series. (Note:- Goathland station appears as Hogsmeade station in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone).

Aidensfield police house is actually in Askwith and the police station is 60 miles away, in Otley! (Just like it would be if the series was representative of life now!) The fishing port of Whitby is often used as a location. A page about Whitby appears in the Out and About section of this website. Downham - 'Whistle Down the Wind' & 'Born & Bred' Downham village Assheton Arms Damens station Downham village in Lancashire is a film maker's dream. It has no TV aerials, no intrusive overhead cables, no double yellow lines, but lots of photogenic ducks! The Assheton family have been lords of the manor since 1558 and they still ensure that Downham retains an air of tranquility. Downham was used as a location in the 1961 film Whistle Down the Wind, starring Alan Bates and Hayley Mills. The film tells how three children assist an escaped convict they find in their barn, convinced that he is Jesus. Local children starred in the film. The farm used in Whistle Down the Wind was Worsaw End Farm (picture 2 above).

Pictures 3 and 4 are locations for the BBC's comedy drama Born & Bred. This is another nostalgic series, with predictable story lines. It's 'easy watching' TV, in the same mould as Heartbeat, Monarch Of The Glen, Where the Heart is and Ballykissangel. Downham's village pub, the Assheton Arms features in the programme as The Signalman's Arms. Damens railway station ( Britain's smallest) is 20 miles from Downham and is seen as Ormston in the TV series. Wharfedale - 'Calendar Girls' Kilnsey Crag Kettlewell Calendar Girls (released 2003) stars Helen Mirren, Julie Walters and John Alderton. The film was inspired by the true story of eleven ladies from Rylstone Women's Institute in North Yorkshire. They decide on ways to raise funds for leukaemia research in support of Angela Baker's husband John, who is suffering from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. By producing a calendar of themselves in the nude they hope to sell a few hundred copies, and the rest, as they say, is history!

Burnsall was used as the location for the annual village show, although it's referred to in the film as 'Kilnsey Show'. The Tennants Arms at Kilnsey was the public house where the men awaited the production of the calendar and where they held the press conference. Kettlewell was used as the fictional village of Knapely. Other locations used in the film were Settle (where I was born), also Skipton and Ilkley. Heartbeat Tour of Filming Locations | Brit Movie Tours Book this tour Heartbeat Tour of Filming Locations Set in the 1960’s, Heartbeat proved a hit with audiences all over the world for nearly two decades. Now, you can visit the locations of Aidensfield and Whitby where much of the show was filmed. The 6 hour tour will take you to some of the key locations from the show and showcase the beautiful scenery and history of the North Yorkshire Moors. Setting off from York your first stop of the day will be Whitby, the seaside town perhaps most famously linked with Dracula and Captain Cook, but which featured as itself in Heartbeat.

Here, you will get a guided tour of the town taking in locations used in the filming of the show. Then you’ll have the opportunity to take lunch in one of the town’s world-renowned fish and chip shops. Finally, it’s off to the village of Aidensfield, the village most associated with the show and where most of the locations can be found. A guided tour of this charming village will include Bernie Scripps Garage and Funeral Parlour, plus the train station that was featured as Aidensfield station in Heartbeat and as Hogsmeade in the first Harry Potter film. You will also see the post office and stores and, of course, there will be time to treat yourself to a drink in the Aidensfield Arms pub. Your tour will then return to central York.

Get a tour of the seaside town of Whitby and discover its links to Heartbeat, Dracula and Captain Cook See the glorious heather moorland of the National Park Visit Aidensfield station transformed into Hogsmeade for the first Harry Potter film Treat yourself to a drink in the Aidensfield Arms pub Visit Bernie Scripps Garage and Funeral Parlour Television's Heartbeat Country Located on Our Doorstep • The Victoria Hotel Television's Heartbeat Country Located on Our Doorstep Explore Aidensfield And The Heartbeat Film Locations Featured On Television We are very fortunate that television's Heartbeat Country is located right on our doorstep so you can easily explore Aidensfield and the Heartbeat film locations featured on TV. Robin Hood's Bay is also on the edge of Heartbeat Country made famous by the popular television drama series based on the life and times of a country policeman that was centred upon the rural village of Goathland, known on TV as Aidensfield. This is only a short drive away, passing through typical stone-built Yorkshire villages, beautiful green countryside and the famous purple heather moorlands on route. Nearby Whitby is another popular Heartbeat location.

Heartbeat Country extends over quite an area, but its main location is Aidensield (Goathland) which possesses many of the settings and scenes featured on your television screens. These include the Police House, the Nurse's Flat, Aidensfield Stores, Aidensfield Post Office, the Aidensfield Arms, Scripps or Aidensfield Garage and Aidensfield Station. This station also featured in the famous Harry Potter movies. An ideal place from which to start your exploration of Heartbeat Country is the Moors Coffee Shop and Village Store in the village of Goathland. Here you will be able to obtain three excellent guidebooks featuring the series and the area; these titles are Aidensfield, Heartbeat Country Photoguide and the story of Heartbeat Country, all Discovery Guides published by Discovery Publishing UK Limited. For Heartbeat memorabilia, please visit and for more details of the Aidensfield Stores and Moors Coffee Shop please visit Therefore staying at Robin Hood's Bay for your holiday provides you with a great choice of places to visit, not just coastal locations, but also inland locations such as Heartbeat Country, Herriot Country and Captain Cook Country, all of which include areas of the famous North York Moors National Park.

And one final important point worthy of mention is that one alternative way of exploring the National Park and these famous regions is by the North York Moors Railway which runs from Whitby and Grosmont to Pickering through the most beautiful rural countryside. Located at picturesque Robin Hood's Bay near Whitby on the North Yorkshire Heritage Coast, we offer excellent hotel accommodation, bed and breakfast accommodation and holiday accommodation throughout all seasons. We have a lovely panoramic Sea View Restaurant, Bay View Coffee Shop & Tearoom and Yorkshire Bar serving bar meals. Our historic hotel is an ideal venue for weddings, wedding receptions, private parties and corporate functions. We are an ideal base for exploring the treasures of the North York Moors National Park and places such as Scarborough, Runswick Bay and Staithes along the coastline, as well as nearby Goathland, Heartbeat Country, Captain Cook Country and Herriot Country. Gift vouchers "Excellent hotel" Really enjoyed this hotel. We had a large suite overlooking the moors facing west and were very comfortable. Service and staff were very accommodating and the food at dinner and breakfast were more than satisfactory. Strongly recommended. "Lovely stay" Just had three nights stay in August. Great location had a sea view paid a little extra. Well worth it.

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The staff are very friendly and professional, food is excellent and nothing was too much trouble. To top it off there is a beautiful view of Robin Hoods Bay, who could ask for more! heartbeat information,photo's and autographs The Police House 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 Police Station - Ashfordly 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 ï¿½stationï¿½ 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. Aidensfield Village 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 Aidensfield Arms Pub 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 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. Mostyns Garage 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 - ï¿½Mostynï¿½s Garage and Funeral Directorsï¿½ 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 1960ï¿½s cars and bikes are often parked around the garage a lot of which are often seen on screen, as are the 1960ï¿½s style petrol pumps. Village Post Office and the Aidensfield Stores 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. [back to top] 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, CDï¿½s, books, bookmarks, chocolate, fudge and even Greengrassï¿½ Ale! Also in these shops , signed photos and pictures of the cast can be seen but unfortunately most aren't available to buy. Aidensfield Primary School 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. Claude Greengrass' House 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 Claudeï¿½s place! From this site you really feel as of youï¿½ve 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 Claudeï¿½s home. Now studios are often used for interior shots. The Church 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 Kateï¿½s funeral and Nick and Joï¿½s wedding which attracted Heartbeatï¿½s 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! Aidensfield Railway Station Goathland station plays Aidensfield station in the series. The station has featured a great deal in the programme, itï¿½s 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 Nickï¿½s Mum and Auntie Eileen usually arrive by train, and guest artists also tend to turn up and leave via the train.

Itï¿½s during Alex Ferrenbyï¿½s return journey from London one time when the train crashes in one episode (ï¿½Riderï¿½s of the Stormï¿½) making it one of the most dramatic episodes. Nick even finds himself chasing Claude driving a runaway train in ï¿½Weï¿½re all Allies Reallyï¿½! 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. Dr Ferrenbyï¿½s Surgery 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, Neil and Tricia's Surgery Kate has her own surgery (series 4) after Alexï¿½s 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. Antique Rooms - Whitby 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. Bed and Breakfast in Whitby 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!). Cricket Grounds 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' Whitby Golf Club 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 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! Whitby Beach (Harbour) 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. Saltburn Pier 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.

Station Tavern Pub (Grosmont) 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. Other Locations Mentioned in the Series 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'.

Question: In which fictitious village is the TV series Heartbeat set
Answer: Aidensfield