Great bit of old movie nostalgia, Scenes of Brief Encounter were filmed at the station platform cafe. The Station Heratidge Centre is well worth a visit. We would liked to have taken the train along the coastal track to Whitehaven but sadly along with others we saw struggling with the parking payment system we gave up. I estimate that Northern Rail probably lost a considerable lot of revenue during our time at the station. We eventually parked in a nearby supermarket carpark for two hours without charge. We had made the train ride to Whitehaven several years ago when parking payment system was easier. Carnforth area is beautiful country side and close to The Lakes.

Wonderful Surprise! We got off at the wrong station (the train doors didn't open at the stop we wanted!) but ending up at Carnforth was a wonderful surprise. I had no idea that many scenes from the 1945 film Brief Encounter were shot here. The Heritage Centre was fabulous and the staff absolutely lovely. It was also good to visit the tea room.

Visited on a rainy day when passing through. Actually quite interesting. Free to visit and can donate. Cafe/bar next door served good homemade cakes which was also a bonus.

What a lovely little place! Very friendly staff. Parking right outside. Spotlessly clean throughout. Excellent cafe serving the best coffee ideas in a long time. Great exhibitions.