About Thirsk

Located in the heart of North Yorkshire, the picturesque market town of Thirsk, with it’s twice weekely farmers market held on Monday’s and Saturday’s on the cobbled market square which is edged by a wide selection of shops, restaurants and pubs.

Thirsk is famous not only for it’s racecourse and it’s 15th Century church, but also as the home of former vet and author James Herriot (All Creatures Great & Small).

Whether you are looking to enjoy country pursuits such as walking, fishing or horse riding, or for the more adventurous - quad biking, gliding or clay pigeon shooting - Thirsk makes an ideal holiday or short break destination.

Suggested Places to Visit:

• Thirsk Racecourse - www.thirskracecourse.net
• The World of James Heriott Museum - www.worldofjamesherriot.org
• Heriott Attractions Group - www.herriotdaysout.com
• Fountains Abbey - www.fountainsabbey.org.uk
• Harlow Carr Botanical Gardens - www.rhs.org.uk/whatson/gardens/harlowcarr
• Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Furniture - www.robertthompsons.co.uk
• North York Moors Railway - www.nymr.co.uk