Nestling between the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors – only one hour from Scarborough, Leeds and Durham and half an hour from York - easy access with good roads and a main line railway.

Interesting shops, hotels, restaurants and inns surround Thirsk’s large cobbled Market Place where a market is held on Monday and Saturday.

Near the Market Place you will find:-
The World of James Herriot based in the original surgery.
The 15th century church known as ‘The Cathedral of the North Riding’.
Thirsk Racecourse, which holds regular meetings during the summer plus many other events.
Thirsk Museum, birthplace of Thomas Lord, the founder of Lords Cricket Ground.
The Ritz Cinema dating from 1912, run by volunteers and showing the latest releases.

The perfect place to stay and discover North Yorkshire.