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The World of James Herriot, Thirsk

#3 among attractions in Thirsk

Top attraction, Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
The World of James Herriot
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The World of James Herriot
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The World of James Herriot, Thirsk

Facts and practical information

Coordinates: 54°14'0"N, 1°20'42"W
Address

23 KirkgateThirsk YO7 1PL United Kingdom

Contact
+44 1845 524234
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Opening hours
  1. Monday10 am - 4 pm
  2. Tuesday10 am - 4 pm
  3. Wednesday10 am - 4 pm
  4. Thursday10 am - 4 pm
  5. Friday10 am - 4 pm
  6. Saturday10 am - 4 pm
  7. Sunday10 am - 4 pm
Local time: 00:00
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The World of James Herriot – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Thirsk Racecourse, St Mary's Church, Zillah Bell Gallery, Ritz Cinema.

  • thirsk racecourse0.5 miW
    Horse track, Gambling, Sport venue

    Thirsk Racecourse, Thirsk

    13 min walk • Thirsk Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England. The course is a left handed oval of about 1 mile 2 furlongs with a 3 furlong finishing straight and a 6 furlong chute. The present course opened in 1923, but racing had taken place on the old course over 200 years earlier.

  • st marys church thirsk~580 ftN
    Church

    St Mary's Church, Thirsk

    3 min walk • St Mary's Church, Thirsk is a Church of England parish church in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. The church is a grade I listed building.

  • zillah bell gallery thirsk~280 ftSE
    Art gallery, Museum, Shopping

    Zillah Bell Gallery, Thirsk

    2 min walk • The Zillah Bell Art Gallery is an independent contemporary art gallery housed in a Grade II Listed Building in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England.

  • ritz cinema thirsk~870 ftS
    Nightlife, Cinema

    Ritz Cinema, Thirsk

    5 min walk • The Ritz Cinema on Westgate, Sowerby, North Yorkshire, England is a small cinema run by volunteers. The building was originally the Mechanics' Institute for Thirsk and Sowerby, but was converted into a cinema in 1912. Today, it is probably one of Britain's oldest operating cinemas.

  • st oswalds church thirsk0.5 miSE
    Church

    St Oswald's Church, Thirsk

    14 min walk • St Oswald's Church is a Church of England parish church in Sowerby, North Yorkshire, England. It is named after Oswald of Northumbria.

  • thirsk sowerby institute~860 ftS
    54°13'52"N • 1°20'39"W

    Thirsk & Sowerby Institute, Thirsk

    5 min walk • City hall

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The World of James Herriot open?

The World of James Herriot is open:
  • Monday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The World of James Herriot?

Nearby attractions include Zillah Bell Gallery, Thirsk (2 min walk), St Mary's Church, Thirsk (3 min walk), Thirsk & Sowerby Institute, Thirsk (5 min walk), Thirsk Racecourse, Thirsk (13 min walk).

Where to next? Visit england England region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United Kingdom.

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