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Thirsk is a traditional market town in North Yorkshire, set in the Vale of Mowbray beneath the western edge of the North York Moors. The World of James Herriot museum and Thirsk Racecourse are in the town, and the viewpoint at Sutton Bank and the Kilburn White Horse are a short drive east. This page helps you find things to do in Thirsk, plus walks, road trips and places to eat and stay.

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The World of James Herriot
A museum in the former Thirsk home and surgery of vet and author Alf Wight, known as James Herriot.
Plan your visit →Racha Thai
Racha Thai is a restaurant in Thirsk. Find it at Baker's Alley. Check the current menu, opening times and booking arrangements before visiting.
Plan your visit →Four Ways Guest House
Four Ways Guest House offers guest accommodation in Thirsk. Confirm availability, arrival instructions and any access requirements before booking.
Plan your visit →Thirsk Museum
A local history museum on Kirkgate in Thirsk, in the birthplace of cricket administrator Thomas Lord.
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Local photographs are used where available. Cards labelled country inspiration show a named scene from the wider country, rather than that town. Category photographs illustrate the activity, not a particular business.
Moot Hall, Keswick — Kenneth Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Waterhead, Ambleside — Fitful · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Grasmere village — Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Kendal Castle — Sue · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Market Square, Penrith — Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Whitehaven harbour — Krautrock · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bampton bridge and village, Cumbria — Oliver Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
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