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Thirsk, the
'James Herriot's Town' - as it was this town as Darrowby that
featured in the James Herriot's vet books.
Alf Wight was the
"real" James Herriot, a veterinary surgery who practiced at
23 Kirkgate, now the centrepiece of "The World of James Herriot"
Visitor Centre.
Thirsk has a central
cobbled market square surrounded by shops, and places to eat.
Its existence is largely due to its location at the bottom
of the Hamilton Hills and its use as a staging post for coaches
going north from London. Still in existence are the eighteenth
century Three Tuns and Golden Fleece.
Thirsk has another
famous son, Thomas Lord, who founded Lords Cricket Ground.
14 Kirkgate houses Thirsk Museum and is where he was born.
Leisure facilities
include The Ritz Cinema, an 1912 building a Swimming Pool
with sauna and gym facilities. At the centre of Thirsk lies
the cobbled market square surrounded by shops and places to
eat.
Thirsk is well known
for its connections with horse racing. The racecourse started
in the 18th century and holds 12 Flat meetings a year between
April and September, including two evening meetings.
St Mary's Church is
worth a visit, over 500 years old, built on the site of a
Norman church.
The town has an annual
festival in the second week in July.
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Map of Thirsk |
What
To See -
Thirsk Tourist Attractions
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 The
World of James Herriot, 23 Kirkgate Thirsk, YO7 1PL ,
a £1.4 million development project created living quarters as
it was in the 1940's and 1950's, and has sets of the TV series
All Creatures Great and Small. Plus displays of veterinary
history and interactive exhibits Shop Open:Easter-September
10:00 - 18:00 Oct-Easter 11:00-16.00 Tel: 01845 524234 
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Museum, 14/16 Kirkgate, local history in eight rooms
, including the infamous Busby Stoop Chair and documents relating
to Thomas Lord and James Herriot. Open: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 10:.00-16:00pm
Tel: 01845 527707
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Solid Wood Furniture , The Maltings, Station Works, Thirsk,
YO7 4NY, quality hardwood furniture makers, exhibits showing
the craftsmen Open: Apr-Sept: Mon-Sat:10:00-17:00 Sun:11.00
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Bank & White Horse, take the A170 east towards the
East Yorkshire Moors to reach Hamilton Hills where Sutton Bank
at the top of an escarpment gives great views towards the Pennines,
walks, nature trail with lake, and picnic area. On the other
side of the road follow the Cleveland Way to the White Horse
carved in 1857 by a local schoolteacher, 314 foot long. |
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Hall , at Coxwold off A19 or turn south from the White
Horse on the A170, Laurence Stern lived in this 500 year old
cottage when he wrote "Tristram Shandy" and "Sentimental
Journey" in the 1760's. Open: garden, Sun-Fri May-Sep, 11:00-16:30,
house, May-Sep, Wed 14:00-16:30, Sun 14:30-16:.30 Tel: 01347
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Priory, at Coxwold off A19 or turn south from the White
Horse on the A170, home of the Earls of Fauconberg and Wombwell
family, house with with Tudor, Jacobean and Georgian additions,
pictures, furniture and the tomb of Oliver Cromwell. 40 acres,
water garden, gardens and walks.2nd Apr - 28th Jun, Wed & Sun
only Grounds: 14:00-18:00, house 14:30 16:.45, and Easter Bank
Holiday Monday.Tel: 01327 868435 |
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Abbey, near Coxwold,YO6 4BD, ruined Abbey set in meadows,
shows the later development of Cistercian church, including
the beautiful floor tiles. Regarded once as one of the three
great monasteries of the north, alongside Rievaulx and Fountains.
Features the remains of large cloisters and the west front,
with its ruined great rose window, an example of early Gothic
architecture.Open: Apr-Sep; 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00, Oct; 10:00-13:00,
14:00-17:00 .Tel: 01347 868614 |
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Mouseman Visitor Centre, Kilburn, Y06 4AH , off A170
eastwards, Robert Thompson's is a family run business making
hand made domestic and ecclesiastical furniture in English oak,
all having the famous mouse trademark on. Visitor Centre: open:
Easter- Oct 10:00- 17:.00 daily , not Mon in Apr, May and Oct.
Showroom all year 08:00-17:00 Mon-Thu, 08:00-15:45 Fri, 10:00-12:00
Sat Tel: 01347 869100 |
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Hill Hall, Kirby Wiske, Thirsk, YO7 4EU, A61 west then
A167 north, an Edwardian house designed in 1912 by Walter H.
Brierley, contains the H.W. Mawer collection of antique furniture,
porcelain, paintings and clocks in room settings. Grounds with
lawns and walks. Open: Easter Sun & Mon and Bank Holiday Mondays
Jun-Sep Wed, 13:00 16:00 Tel: 01845 587206 |
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Where
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Church Lane Thormanby Thirsk YO61 4NN
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Situated within the quiet, rural village of Thormanby on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, The Old Rectory is a Grade II listed Georgian building 25 minutes’ drive from York.
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42 Market Place Thirsk YO7 1LL
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Situated between the Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, this hotel is listed as one of England's oldest coaching inns and overlooks the cobbled market place in Thirsk.
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Guest
Houses Bed & Breakfasts Inns and Other Hotels
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Sutton Road near Thirsk YO7 2ER
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Beside the North York Moors National Park, this 3-star hotel is surrounded by picturesque countryside. With free Wi-Fi and parking, it is less than 10 minutes’ drive from Thirsk Racecourse.
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Borrowby near Thirsk YO7 4AW
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On the edge of the beautiful North York Moors, Borrowby Mill features elegantly furnished rooms with views of the Yorkshire countryside. Guests can enjoy its hearty, home-cooked breakfasts.
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Thirsk Tel: 0844 847 1200
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Set in the heart of a pretty village lying between the North Yorkshire Moors and Dales, this single storey barn conversion makes a superb holiday base. Boasting a hot tub in its private Italian style garden with lawned area and a pub serving food 100…...
Sleeps 8 + t/cot
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Sowerby near Thirsk YO7 3AG Tel: 01244 357717
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Wheelhouse Cottage is a beautiful brick built barn conversion, situated one mile from Sowerby in the Vale of Mowbray....
Sleeps up to 6 in 3 bedrooms
. Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 225.00-890.00
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 01244 357717
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Bagby near Thirsk YO7 2PQ Tel: 01244 357717
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Full of charm and period character, this cottage is perfect for summer and winter holidays The cosy living room boasts an open fire for chilly afternoons and the property comes with a quaint cottage garden for an evening outdoors....
Sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms
. Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 180.00-308.00
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 01244 357717
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Days Out in and around Thirsk
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to Leyburn then down Wensleydale
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Towns near Thirsk To Visit - straight line distance:
Northallerton Tourist Information (8.39 miles) Ripon Tourist Information (9.73 miles) Bedale Tourist Information (10.77 miles) Helmsley Tourist Information (11.39 miles) |
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Area
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Information
Centre
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Market Place, Thirsk
YO7 1HA
Tel: 01845 522755
Email: thirsk@ytbtic.co.uk |
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