In a ranking of the most beautiful railway stations in the country, this Edwardian-era gem in Wales with a stunning view of the River Dee has secured the top spot
This railway station set in a picturesque village has ranked among the most beautiful in the UK.
Located in Wales, this station topped the list with its impressive view – beating out architectural gems in Scotland and well-known hubs like St Pancras.
Travel site, Love Exploring, has ranked the most beautiful railway stations in the UK of 2025, featuring a mixture of countryside gems and sleek city hubs. Of the 24 stations on the list, the top spot was secured by a little-known hub in Wales.
Berwyn Station in Denbighshire is the most beautiful railway station in the UK, according to Yahoo. Despite being top of the list, you likely haven’t heard of – let alone visited – this lovely stop.
Known as ‘The Station in the Gorge’ Berwyn first opened in 1865 as part of the Llangollen Corwen Railway. It is situated between the A5 road and the River Dee.
From the platform, commuters and locals can enjoy a beautiful view of the river as well as the surrounding Welsh countryside. The river can be crossed by the restored Chain Bridge, which leads to the town’s Chain Bridge Hotel.
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The station itself is a half-timbered Tudor building designed to match the historic Chain Bridge Hotel. It closed to passengers in the 1960s but reopened in the 1980s, as part of the heritage Llangollen Railway.
Berwyn stations was restored to its Edwardian glory by a group of dedicated railway volunteers. It was reportedly built for the convenience of locals and continues to be a popular hub for holidaymakers headed for Dee Valley.
Llangollen Railway is the only standard gauge heritage railway in North Wales. The journey from Berwyn is a peaceful 10 miles travelling through some of the most beautiful scenery in Wales.
The line is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and remains close to the waters of the river for most of its stretch, gently weaving through the Dee Valley. The views from the carriages are a real treat, no matter the season.
According to the official Llangollen Railway website, all the stations along the track are of a classic Victorian design and each station has been recreated in a 1950s Great Western colour scheme. In the heyday of railway transport, it carried people to the seaside on holiday and today it is a premier tourist attraction of North Wales.
Visitors can travel to Glyndfrdwy, Carrog and Llangollen from Berwyn. There are also special journeys that take place annually to really enjoy the majesty of the area.
One such journey is the Santa Special where visitors can ride on the Llangollen Railway steam train to meet Santa and his elves on board. A great idea for a family-friendly winter holiday.
The most beautiful UK railway stations listed
- Berwyn Station, Denbighshire, Wales
- St Pancras International, London, England
- Cromford Station, Matlock, Derbyshire, England
- Oakworth Station, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England
- Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh, Scotland
- Ribblehead Station, Carnforth, North Yorkshire, England
- Grange-over-Sands Station, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England
- Wemyss Bay Station, Renfrewshire, Scotland
- Great Malvern Station, Malvern, Worcestershire, England
- Glasgow Central, Glasgow, Scotland
- Shrewsbury Station, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
- Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol, England
- Kings Cross Station, London, England
- Stamford Station, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England
- Huddersfield Station, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
- Nottingham Station, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
- York Station, York, North Yorkshire, England
- Norwich Station, Norwich, Norfolk, England
- Cardiff Central, Cardiff, Wales
- Newcastle Central, Newcastle, England
- Paddington, London, England
- Whitehead Station, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Birmingham New Street, Birmingham, England
- Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, England
