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Scottish Sun
7 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
UK's ‘celebrity train station' is renting out carriages for overnight stays – it's like Orient Express on the cheap
One is found in the village that was used in a classic police drama ALL ABOARD UK's 'celebrity train station' is renting out carriages for overnight stays – it's like Orient Express on the cheap Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOR a unique stay, have you ever considered booking a converted train carriage? North Yorkshire Moors Railway has two kitted out carriages and a station house that retain their train heritage charm, but look so glam it'll feel like travelling on the Orient Express. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Goathland Camping Coach is found on the platform that featured in Harry Potter and Heartbeat Credit: Charlotte Graham 6 The converted carriages look like they belong in a luxury hotel Credit: NYMR While these carriages might look like they belong on the Orient Express, the prices are very different. The trip on famous luxury train can set you back thousands, in some cases up to £61,000 - but a stay in one these costs from £495. For TV and film fans, the Goathland Camping Coach the one for you. The camping coach sits just above the Goathland station that doubled as Hogsmeade in the very first Harry Potter film. It was also used a lot in ITV's Heartbeat and for any die-hard fans of the police drama, Goathland village was used for filming between 1992 to 2010. It became the fictional village of Aidensfield and there's even a souvenir shop, Goathland Garage Gifts, that's dedicated to selling Heartbeat merchandise. As for the carriage itself, the Goathland Camping Coach has been fully converted and can sleep up to four people. The compact kitchen features dark tiles and farmhouse green cupboards and is fully kitted out with an oven, grill, microwave, toaster, kettle and fridge freezer. There's a cosy sitting area with a squishy sofa and flat-screen TV, plus a bathroom with a shower. There's a dining table too to enjoy meals together and it's right by the window so you can watch trains and passengers going by. I stayed in London's coolest hotel room - with racing simulators, cocktail bar AND you can take the dressing gowns home 6 Inside is surprisingly spacious and up to four people can stay there Credit: NYMR 6 The Grosmont Station House looks nothing like it would have done when it was in use Credit: Little Vikings It has one standard double and one twin bedroom, and all have cosy bedding and pillows. For anyone visiting with their dogs, you can have up to two furry friends stay in the carriage with a surcharge of £50 per stay. The Grosmont Station House is a restored station house with all the modern amenities you need for a train-inspired stay. The pretty property sleeps up to five people in two bedrooms, both have king size beds and the family one has an extra single bed. As well as a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge freezer, there's a bathroom with a bath and shower. It's safe to say it looks worlds away than an original station house it would have been. To get there, you can hope on the train like from Middlesbrough to Whitby. 6 The Levisham Camping Coach has a spacious living area with comfy seating Credit: NYMR The Levisham Camping Coach is perfect for a cosy autumn or winter stay. From the windows, you get incredible views of the countryside and there's even a chance of catching a glimpse of wildlife too and the dark skies are great for stargazing. Inside are three bedrooms that can sleep up to five people. Like the others there's a fully modernised kitchen and bathroom. The living area has a curved sofa bench with soft seat cushions and it takes advantage of the long carriage space. Stays in all three types of accommodation start from £495 for a three night stay - for more information go to For train fans, check out one of Europe's most beautiful Art Deco train stations with private tours and clocks that are always wrong. And here are five abandoned train stations that are now beautiful hotels with bedroom carriages and huge grand lobbies.
The Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
UK's ‘celebrity train station' is renting out carriages for overnight stays – it's like Orient Express on the cheap
FOR a unique stay, have you ever considered booking a converted train carriage? North Yorkshire Moors Railway has two kitted out carriages and a station house that retain their train heritage charm, but look so glam it'll feel like travelling on the Orient Express. 6 6 While these carriages might look like they belong on the Orient Express, the prices are very different. The trip on famous luxury train can set you back thousands, in some cases up to £61,000 - but a stay in one these costs from £495. For TV and film fans, the Goathland Camping Coach the one for you. The camping coach sits just above the Goathland station that doubled as Hogsmeade in the very first Harry Potter film. It was also used a lot in ITV's Heartbeat and for any die-hard fans of the police drama, Goathland village was used for filming between 1992 to 2010. It became the fictional village of Aidensfield and there's even a souvenir shop, Goathland Garage Gifts, that's dedicated to selling Heartbeat merchandise. As for the carriage itself, the Goathland Camping Coach has been fully converted and can sleep up to four people. The compact kitchen features dark tiles and farmhouse green cupboards and is fully kitted out with an oven, grill, microwave, toaster, kettle and fridge freezer. There's a cosy sitting area with a squishy sofa and flat-screen TV, plus a bathroom with a shower. There's a dining table too to enjoy meals together and it's right by the window so you can watch trains and passengers going by. I stayed in London's coolest hotel room - with racing simulators, cocktail bar AND you can take the dressing gowns home 6 6 It has one standard double and one twin bedroom, and all have cosy bedding and pillows. For anyone visiting with their dogs, you can have up to two furry friends stay in the carriage with a surcharge of £50 per stay. The Grosmont Station House is a restored station house with all the modern amenities you need for a train-inspired stay. The pretty property sleeps up to five people in two bedrooms, both have king size beds and the family one has an extra single bed. As well as a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge freezer, there's a bathroom with a bath and shower. It's safe to say it looks worlds away than an original station house it would have been. To get there, you can hope on the train like from Middlesbrough to Whitby. 6 The Levisham Camping Coach is perfect for a cosy autumn or winter stay. From the windows, you get incredible views of the countryside and there's even a chance of catching a glimpse of wildlife too and the dark skies are great for stargazing. Inside are three bedrooms that can sleep up to five people. Like the others there's a fully modernised kitchen and bathroom. The living area has a curved sofa bench with soft seat cushions and it takes advantage of the long carriage space. Stays in all three types of accommodation start from £495 for a three night stay - for more information go to For train fans, check out one of Europe's most beautiful Art Deco train stations with private tours and clocks that are always wrong. And here are five abandoned train stations that are now beautiful hotels with bedroom carriages and huge grand lobbies. 6
Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Hollyoaks' Nikki Sanderson and Emmerdale star give 'happy' update following soap exit
The former Hollyoaks star, 41, has updated fans after quitting the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson has updated fans following her soap exit after 13 years. The actress, 41, debuted her character Maxine Minniver on the Channel 4 show back in 2012 and featured in some major storylines, including domestic violence and miscarrying a baby. In April 2025, Maxine departed the village in a taxi after making plans to escape the country alongside her daughter, Minnie. Following her soap exit, Nikki has shared a stunning selfie alongside her former Emmerdale star boyfriend Anthony Quinlan, who played Peter Barton on the ITV soap. Taking to Instagram, the pair, who have been dating since 2022, posed for a photo and shared their 'happiness' as they enjoyed a holiday together in Majorca, Spain. Nikki captioned the post: "Another happy holiday had. A short break in the place we love the most." Fans of the two soap stars wasted no time in flooding the comments section with their well wishes for the couple, with one person writing: "Awww you both look really well and happy." A second said, "Lovely picture. I hope you are having a lovely holiday. You look gorgeous." A third gushed, "You make such a lovely couple." Nikki revealed in March that she had quit Hollyoaks after starring as Maxine Minniver for 13 years. Before filming her final scenes in April, the actress told The Mirror that the decision to walk away was 'incredibly difficult'. She explained: "Deciding to leave was an incredibly difficult decision for me because Maxine is a huge, huge part of my life – and a part of my life that I've loved. "It's difficult to think, 'It's time', and it wasn't an instant or overnight decision, it took me a long time to make it and it was something I genuinely fought with myself about, but I'm lucky that I could talk to people around me and get people's opinions." Nikki added: "I'm grateful that I've had the stability for so long, now I've just got to embrace the instability of not knowing what's next." She also confirmed that she is not done with the soap world and would jump to Coronation Street if given the chance. Between 1999 and 2005, the star took on the role of Candice Stowe in ITV's Coronation Street. A year later, Nikki appeared in Holby City as Monica Southworth. Between 2008 and 2009, Nikki played Dawn Bellamy in Heartbeat, and in 2012, she also landed the role of Amy Harris in Casualty.
The Irish Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Heartbeat's Tricia Penrose reveals she's engaged after romantic Tenerife proposal
HEARTBEAT fan-favourite Tricia Penrose has revealed she's engaged. The ITV show actress, 55, was surprised with a huge diamond ring on what was her seven year anniversary with her now-fiance. Advertisement 6 Heartbeat's Tricia Penrose has revealed she's engaged Credit: Instagram 6 Her man Chris popped the question with a stunning diamond ring Credit: Instagram 6 Tricia is best known for playing Gina in Heartbeat Credit: Alamy The screen star took to her Instagram page for an excited upload to her main grid in which she showed off her shiny new bling. Tricia, who played She donned a blue shirt and thick-rimmed glasses, with her blonde hair in loose waves over her shoulders. Tricia placed her left hand - featuring her new jewellery - on her partner Chris' chest as he grinned. Advertisement read more heartbeat Another image saw her zoom in on the rock so her followers could get a closer look. In her caption she gushed: "Our seven year anniversary and heading off to Tenerife. "Chris has proposed to me! OMG very happy. "Happy anniversary to my fiance love you to bits." Advertisement Most read in Drama Exclusive Her celeb pals including former Corrie star Denise Welch were quick to hit the like button on her happy news. LOVE STORY Tricia married TV presenter Mark Simpkin in 2003, and the couple had two children. Heartbeat star Tricia Penrose looks unrecognisable 12 years after show ends An insider at the time said: "They decided to go their separate ways after realising they had grown apart and it would be better for everyone." Advertisement She then found The pair went Instagram official back in 2021 and she shared a selfie pouting during a date night and captioned the shot: "Lovely night with my gorgeous fella" alongside several love hearts. The screen queen then posted another photo of her and beau clad in bathrobes in front of a seaview. Writing alongside the beaming shot, she penned: "Lovely weather today on a bank holiday". Advertisement Away from her work on Heartbeat, she appeared on Brookside, Coronation Street and Emmerdale and also took part in Celebrity Big Brother in 2013. These days Tricia looks very different, having swapped her brunette hair for a blonde do. The star now works as a presenter on BBC Radio Manchester. 6 She was previously married to Mark Simpkin Credit: Rex Advertisement 6 She found love with Chris shortly after her divorce Credit: Twitter 6 Tricia has switched up her brunette locks for a blonde style of late Credit: Twitter
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Heartbeat's Tricia Penrose reveals she's engaged after romantic Tenerife proposal
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HEARTBEAT fan-favourite Tricia Penrose has revealed she's engaged. The ITV show actress, 55, was surprised with a huge diamond ring on what was her seven year anniversary with her now-fiance. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Heartbeat's Tricia Penrose has revealed she's engaged Credit: Instagram 6 Her man Chris popped the question with a stunning diamond ring Credit: Instagram 6 Tricia is best known for playing Gina in Heartbeat Credit: Alamy The screen star took to her Instagram page for an excited upload to her main grid in which she showed off her shiny new bling. Tricia, who played Heartbeat's Gina Ward for 18 years, showcased a picture showing her and her other half smiling in a restaurant. She donned a blue shirt and thick-rimmed glasses, with her blonde hair in loose waves over her shoulders. Tricia placed her left hand - featuring her new jewellery - on her partner Chris' chest as he grinned. Another image saw her zoom in on the rock so her followers could get a closer look. In her caption she gushed: "Our seven year anniversary and heading off to Tenerife. "Chris has proposed to me! OMG very happy. "Happy anniversary to my fiance love you to bits." Her celeb pals including former Corrie star Denise Welch were quick to hit the like button on her happy news. LOVE STORY Tricia married TV presenter Mark Simpkin in 2003, and the couple had two children. Heartbeat star Tricia Penrose looks unrecognisable 12 years after show ends They split in 2021 after 18 years of marriage and now live separately in Cheshire. An insider at the time said: "They decided to go their separate ways after realising they had grown apart and it would be better for everyone." She then found a new man in her life, her now-fiance Chris - two weeks after her divorce from her husband of 18 years. The pair went Instagram official back in 2021 and she shared a selfie pouting during a date night and captioned the shot: "Lovely night with my gorgeous fella" alongside several love hearts. The screen queen then posted another photo of her and beau clad in bathrobes in front of a seaview. Writing alongside the beaming shot, she penned: "Lovely weather today on a bank holiday". Away from her work on Heartbeat, she appeared on Brookside, Coronation Street and Emmerdale and also took part in Celebrity Big Brother in 2013. These days Tricia looks very different, having swapped her brunette hair for a blonde do. The star now works as a presenter on BBC Radio Manchester. 6 She was previously married to Mark Simpkin Credit: Rex 6 She found love with Chris shortly after her divorce Credit: Twitter
