Tricia Penrose, who played barmaid Gina Ward in Heartbeat's Aidensfield Arms for 18 years, has bought The Goathland Hotel – the real-life setting used in ITV's long-running show. The Goathland Hotel is popular worldwide for its role as the Aidensfield Arms in the TV series which ran from 1992 to 2010. “I am now the proud owner along with two local businessmen of The Goathland Hotel well known as The Aidensfield Arms where I played Gina Ward for 18 years. The recognisable pub in Goathland, on the North York Moors, has long been a draw for Heartbeat fans and tourists. As a result of its fame, The Goathland Hotel welcomes thousands of visitors throughout the year from fans of Heartbeat from across the globe.