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About Thirsk

A small market town in North Yorkshire, famous for its 15th-century church, racecourse, Thomas Lord, and from being the place Darrowby was based on, which is the town featured in the James Herriot books.

Thirsk has a traditional market that takes place on Mondays and Saturdays. The market square is surrounded by a variety of shops, cafes, and historic buildings.
The Thirsk Museum provides insights into the town's history, featuring exhibits on local industries, notable residents, and the life of James Herriot.

Thirsk is situated in close proximity to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering access to beautiful countryside and scenic landscapes.
The town features historic architecture, including timber-framed buildings and Georgian townhouses, adding to its character.

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Cod Beck Reservoir near Osmotherley. North York Moors.

Osmotherley (6 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire

(9.7 miles, 15.5 km, direction N of Thirsk)

Osmotherley is a beautiful unspoilt village on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, it lies surrounded by moors and pastureland between the Cleveland and Hambleton Hills...

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Ripon (205 Pictures) a Historic City in the county of North Yorkshire

(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction SW of Thirsk)

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Helmsley (172 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire

(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction E of Thirsk)

The town itself is very pretty with lots of interesting stone buildings set around a market square where visitors can find attractive craft and gift shops, as well as cafe's and no less than four former coaching inns...

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Knaresborough (131 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire

(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction S of Thirsk)

This attractive market town lies in the high reaches of Yorkshire above Harrogate. It is overlooked by the peaceful waters of the River Nidd which is spanned by a magnificent.....

West Park United Reformed Church

Harrogate (190 Pictures) in the county of North Yorkshire

(18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction SW of Thirsk)

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The World of James Herriot Museum (15 Pictures)

(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)

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The Kilburn White Horse (5 Pictures)

(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction E)

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Byland Abbey

Byland Abbey (12 Pictures)

(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction E)

It would be hard to find a more perfect setting for the gracious ruins of centuries old Byland Abbey than this remote valley spot.....

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Rievaulx Abbey (116 Pictures)

(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction E)

Rievaulx Abbey is situated on 15 acres in the valley of Rye approximately 3 miles from Helmsley in Northern Yorkshire and was.....

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Ripon Cathedral (28 Pictures)

(9.9 miles, 15.8 km, direction SW)

The present Cathedral at the heart of Ripon is built upon the spot of a monastery founded by Bishop Wilfrid of York in the year.....

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Duncombe Park (2 Pictures)

(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction E)

This magnificent historic mansion has a rich, colourful history. The house is an impressive Baroque style building overlooking.....

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Helmsley Castle (30 Pictures)

(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction E)

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