Heritage railway stations · Yorkshire & the Humber
Knaresborough railway station
In or near Scriven.
Knaresborough railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Knaresborough · 0.0 km
- Paid entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Knaresborough railway station is located in North Yorkshire, with the postcode HG5 9AA. Entry is free, and the station is wheelchair accessible. The nearest railway station is Knaresborough, which is approximately 0 km away.
About
Knaresborough railway station is a Grade II*-listed building in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Knaresborough Castle and Museum offers visitors a glimpse into the history of the area, featuring the castle keep and museum exhibits. The grounds are accessible year-round, providing a scenic environment for exploration.
From the Wikipedia article
Knaresborough railway station is a Grade II listed station serving the town of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire, England. It is located on the Harrogate Line 16.75 miles (27 km) west of York and is operated by Northern Trains, who provide all passenger train services.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
arriving at the station in 1992]] The East and West Yorkshire Junction Railway (E&WJR) was opened from York (Poppleton Junction) to a temporary terminus known as Hay Park Lane, Knaresborough on 30 October 1848. The E&WYJR was absorbed by the York and North Midland Railway on 1 July 1851. Three weeks later, with the completion of the stone viaduct crossing the River Nidd at Knaresborough on 21 July 1851, the temporary station was closed and a new Knaresborough station opened on the current site just beyond the stone viaduct. In 1865 the North Eastern Railway replaced the 1851 station with a new one designed by Thomas Prosser. The station was rebuilt c.1890. Beyond the platforms eastbound is…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.0090, -1.4703
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Knaresborough
- Postcode
- HG5 9AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harrogate and Knaresborough
- Nearest railway station
- Knaresborough — 0 km
- Opening
- Summer: Tue–Sun 9:30am–4:30pm; Winter: Wed–Sat 10am–3:30pm
- Official site
- www.northyorks.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2848537 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Knaresborough railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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The Mitre plaque
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Water Tower At Knaresborough Station
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Lord Inman Plaque
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Free Grammar School Plaque
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Old Dye House
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The Indigo Mill
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Blind Jack plaque
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Knaresborough Viaduct
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Crown Inn Plaque
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School Plaque
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Knaresborough House plaque
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Commercial Inn
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
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The Mitre plaque
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Water Tower At Knaresborough Station
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Lord Inman Plaque
Lord Inman Plaque — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Free Grammar School Plaque
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Old Dye House
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The Indigo Mill
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Bilton Caravan Park
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The Groves Inn
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Royal Oak Public House Next To No 2
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The Old Royal Oak Between Nos 7 And 9
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knaresborough railway station?
- Knaresborough railway station is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG5 9AA), in the parish of Knaresborough.
- What is Knaresborough railway station?
- Knaresborough railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knaresborough railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Knaresborough, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HG5 9AA.
- Who owns Knaresborough railway station?
- Knaresborough railway station is owned by Northern Trains.
- Is Knaresborough railway station a listed building?
- Knaresborough railway station is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Knaresborough railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Knaresborough railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knaresborough railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Knaresborough, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HG5 9AA.