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As someone that lives in North Yorkshire I'll address a few things, but let's not forget, this film is fiction and doesn't claim to be factual.

Yes The main airport in Yorkshire is Leeds Bradford, a quick taxi or bus to Leeds would put the main character into Leeds, one of the biggest cities in the UK but does it matter? No.

Leeds Bradford airport isnt served by a steam train, but, in the North Yorkshire Moors and Dales (where this is set) there is a steam train to go around the towns and villages, so not as wrong as many point out.

Knarebrough (the town used as the main base) is beautiful, obviously it has areas of new build houses and trading estates, but in the town centre and direct outskirts, it's old and stunning, it's also not in the Dales or the Moors, but what fiction films are true to life?

It's a cheesy Christmas film that shows off Yorkshire's beauty, even if things are moved around a little.

Don't set your expectations high, take it for what it is and you won't be a Christmas Grinch like some reviewers.

I have only one criticism regarding the story line. At the beginning, the main character, Jessica, is sitting at a small rail station in the middle of what turns out to be, Yorkshire. She was enroute to Vienna for a concert. Her flight was canceled. She ends up taking a train twenty miles away from the town where I presume the airport was. This was confusing especially since I once lived in Yorkshire. One other detail that bothered me was the endless supply of winter coats, hats and scarves. When she was at the train station she had a small to medium sized suitcase. That being said, this was a nice love story set at Christmas time. It was a British version of a Hallmark Christmas movie. No swearing, no violence and predictable. The location where it was filmed was beautiful. It's worth a watch at the end of a hectic day.

G-rated, formulaic, and utterly predictable. Feel-good for the younger set. Too much soft focus and quirky music. But, the child and her gran are a delight. A respite from the felonious characters of other Christmas movies. Pretty location. Light a candle, drink a nog, and sour back with a Hallmark-style movie.

Anyone who lives in the UK would agree, this is pure unadulterated escapism. Opening Train Station and Steam Train proves it's lack of reality. Nothing like a Yorkshire accent from Andrew! If you like bubblegum movies, you'll enjoy it! ps. No fried bread on the breakfast!?

Full disclaimer, I love Hallmark Christmas movies. I now feel like I imagine Americans do when they watch them; do all small towns in America really have Christmas Tree farms and cookie factories? Probably not. For American tourists let me manage your expectations; the only airport in Yorkshire anywhere near is Leeds Bradford. If you were stranded at the airport you would get a taxi to the nearest premier inn. Never in all my time living in Leeds did a steam train with compartment pull up as part of a normal service! Don't get me started on the male lead's accent... other than that - terrible!

I assume the director cut his teeth on tv adverts

ok so the acting is awful

the cafe patrons are hilariously bad (hands up who wants to be in a christmas film?) a 'town cryer-a gram' is a brilliant idea

'andrew' is clearly from the south of england but the little girl is adorable "sweetheart"

it's a fantasy, we don't have 'steam trains' it's the 21st century or stationmasters although is he supposed to be santa?

But the biggest crime is no mention knaresboroughs most famous resident 'old mother shipton' no petrified well, no premonition's, no witches at all, a missed opportunity me thinks!

Clearly filmed at every time of the year except Christmas, English actors playing Americans (with varying levels of rubbish accent), Americans with indeterminate accents playing possibly English people, English people putting on deeply unconvincing over cooked Yaarkshire accents, some of the most appallingly wooden acting in some cases, and stupidly hammy in others. A plot thinner than a sheet of graphene. My wife was watching it on channel 5 and I ended up having to leave the room it was that bad. Low-rent nonsense that you should avoid. In the cast pantheon of Christmas films, this one is not just scraping the bottom of the barrel, it's somewhere underneath the barrel in the primeval sludge of leakage.

Smashing family film, humorous and heartwarming in a fabulous setting and with a memorable cast! Well done all 👍🏻

I loved this movie for personal reasons as it reminded me of my daughter who moved with her family to live in Canada.

Knaresborough was one of my memorable highlights when I visited Yorkshire many years ago.

I enjoyed the scenery, spirit of Christmas & romantic aspects. I didn't allow the accents to spoil it. Seeing a movie without Sci-fi, violence & swearing is a refreshing change.

My only disappointment is that we never heard singing at the end.

Lily James would have been perfect in the lead role as she has musical & acting talent & more music would have been a welcome addition.

Yes, it was twee, but glad we just happened to switch on the Tele and stumbled upon this movie.

It brought a tear or two to my eyes as I saw it through the eyes of a child with happy memories of the festive season shared with family as well as my visit to Knaresborough.

This gets off to a bad start: a steam train as a regular service from a train station attached to a regional UK airport? No; diesel or electric, I'm afraid.

The script really is terrible, with characters making consequential decisions with little believable motivation. The dialogue is atrocious. And some of the actors, especially the male lead, are so wooden they make the script and dialogue seem even worse.

It's just a horrible, horrible mess. I'm sure it's perfectly possible to made a pleasingly quirky film about a big city American woman in a rural English town, but this is a miserable attempt.

We really enjoyed his film. Great actors and great locations. A feel good film. The young girl steals the show. UK meets USA. We would highly recommend this movie if you looking for a well made, great location, Christmas feel good movie.

Why are Christmas movies always like this? It's a tired and baffling trope: a successful young woman, thriving in her career, suddenly drops everything-her ambitions, her hard-earned accomplishments, her entire life-just to chase after some random man she barely knows. It's absurd, unrealistic, and, quite frankly, infuriating. Yet, year after year, this storyline is trotted out as if it's the epitome of holiday cheer.

These movies often frame the woman's decision to abandon her career as some grand romantic gesture, portraying her career as cold and unfulfilling, and positioning her newfound love interest as the true key to happiness. It's a narrative steeped in traditional gender roles, where a woman's personal and professional achievements are seen as secondary to her ability to nurture a relationship or play a supporting role in someone else's life. The underlying message is clear: fulfillment for women doesn't come from their own ambitions but from sacrificing those ambitions for the sake of others.

The problem runs deeper than just this clichéd plotline. This recurring theme reinforces the idea that a woman's success is incomplete, even meaningless, without a man to validate it. It perpetuates the notion that a "proper" woman must prioritize family and relationships over everything else, even when it requires giving up her dreams. In the context of Christmas movies, this sacrifice is sugarcoated with festive lights, heartwarming moments, and the so-called "magic of Christmas." But in reality, this magic often comes at a steep cost: the erasure of women's agency, autonomy, and individuality.

Think about how these movies might play out in reverse. Imagine a successful man leaving behind his high-powered career to settle down with a woman he's just met, perhaps to run a quaint bakery in a picturesque small town. Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? That's because it's almost never portrayed that way. Men in these films are allowed to have both their careers and their romantic lives, often playing the role of the charming local who convinces the heroine to stay. The emotional labor and the sacrifice almost always fall on the woman.

What's most infuriating is how these stories reflect real-world dynamics. In many ways, the "magic of Christmas" is built on women's unpaid labor and emotional sacrifices. Who's wrapping the gifts, cooking elaborate meals, organizing family gatherings, and making sure everything feels "just right" for everyone else? It's often the women. These movies not only romanticize sacrifice but also normalize it, reinforcing the expectation that women should be the ones to shoulder these burdens-both on screen and in real life.

Moreover, these narratives ignore the many diverse ways people find fulfillment during the holidays. Not everyone dreams of abandoning their career for romance. Some might find joy in pursuing passions, spending time with chosen family, or even just taking a well-deserved break from work. Yet, these stories rarely explore alternative endings. Instead, they stick to the same formula, leaving little room for creativity or representation.

Of course, some might argue that these movies are just harmless escapism, and that's a fair point to an extent. But when the same storyline is repeated endlessly, it starts to shape cultural expectations and norms. Media is a powerful tool for storytelling, and when it consistently tells women that their value lies in their ability to sacrifice for others, it reinforces harmful stereotypes that are difficult to shake.

Wouldn't it be refreshing to see a Christmas movie where the woman doesn't have to choose between love and her career? A story where both are valued and celebrated equally? Or better yet, a narrative where her dreams and aspirations are just as central to the plot as her romantic interests? After all, isn't the true magic of Christmas about love, connection, and being true to oneself-not conforming to outdated gender norms?

Until then, we're left with the same tired trope: a successful young woman giving it all up for a man she barely knows, under the guise of Christmas magic. And frankly, that's not magical at all-it's just disappointing.

This was a lovely, family friendly, feel good Christmas film. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Great cast, lovely locations, laughs and romance, this film has a bit of everything! I'd highly recommend giving it a watch.

Good little film, nice to see the Yorkshire beauty rather than all the glitz and glamour of New York film's!!! Only annoying thing was the blasted kid saying " sweetheart" all the time......

Oh dear some of the acting is so bad it's embarrassing.

I recognise some faces, it not the lead male actor (playing Andrew?) he is as wooden as trees in his field. My sister, who couldn't see him but heard him, said what is David Beckham doing in a film about Yorkshire? He's so bad that we felt Vinnie Jones would do a better job - that's how bad he was. There were some parts obviously played by locals and they were just as bad (the ladies in the cafe ordering Angels).

The young girl who was mostly unintelligible, had a very annoying voice she kept saying sweetart I think she was saying sweetheart! An OK predictable, feel good film, but needs to be shelved or remade (or some voices dubbed- the lead male and young girl) to make it watchable and bearable!

This film is a disgrace to Britain's great filmmaking reputation, and I'm ashamed that this is out there!

Awful accents, they are all supposed to be in Yorkshire for heaven's sake, very poor, farcical story line, obvious ending, poor acting. Just wasted several hours of my time. Full of corn. Trying too hard.....Don't bother.

What an absolute gem of a film. With something for all of the family, this fab story of love and triumph offers romance, smiles at the touch of comedy with a smattering of tears to make a great storyline that cannot fail to please.

If you love a Christmas film, this has to be top of your list to watch.

If you watch no other film this festive season, watch this lovely family film.