Welcome to Thirn

Thirsk is a small market town located in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England. The town is situated on the River Cod Beck and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Thirsk is known for its historic architecture, including the 15th-century St. Mary's Church and the Georgian townhouses that line the market square. The town is also home to the World of James Herriot museum, which celebrates the life and work of the famous veterinarian and author.

Thirsk has a rich history that dates back to the Viking era. The town was an important trading center during the medieval period and was granted a market charter in 1201. Today, Thirsk is a bustling market town that attracts visitors from all over the world. The town is home to a variety of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as a weekly market that sells fresh produce and handmade crafts.

Thirsk is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The town is located on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, which offers miles of hiking and cycling trails through stunning landscapes. The nearby Cod Beck Reservoir is a popular spot for fishing and boating, while the Thirsk Racecourse hosts regular horse racing events throughout the year. Whether you're looking for history, culture, or outdoor adventure, Thirsk has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Thornton Watlass Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Wood	Thornton Watlass Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4AH 01677422685 School Website
Aysgarth School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Jonathon Anderson	Newton-Le-Willows Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1TF 1677450240
Mowbray School Community Special School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Hargreaves	Masham Road Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2SD 01677422446 School Website
Crakehall Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mike White	The Green Crakehall Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1HP 01677422515 School Website
Bedale Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Turnbull	Firby Road Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2AT 01677422401 School Website
Masham Church Of England Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Lawson-Ross	1 Millgate Market Place Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4EG 01765689200 School Website
Bedale High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Tom Kelly	Fitzalan Road Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2EQ 01677422419 School Website
Snape Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Wood	Ings Lane Snape Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2TF 01677470380 School Website
Hunton And Arrathorne Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samuel Donaldson	Hunton Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1QB 01677450342 School Website
Hackforth And Hornby Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Wood	Hackforth Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1PE 01748811698 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Northallerton Boroughbridge Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AN 10.20 Miles

Thirsk Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4LS 12.39 Miles

Darlington Bank Top, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA 18.14 Miles

Dinsdale Middleton Lane, Middleton St George, Durham, DL2 1AA 18.71 Miles

North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 19.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
North Yorkshire Taxi Co Ltd 01609 772295 8A Market Pl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 3.31 Miles
Coopers Cabs 01677 424252 8A Market Place, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 3.31 Miles
Taxis R Us 01677 424252 8A Market Pl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 3.31 Miles
Hello Taxis And Coopers 01677 424252 8A Market Place, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 3.31 Miles
Alans Taxis 01677 423543 9D Market Pl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1ED 3.33 Miles
Proctors Taxis 01677 422932 3 Glebe Cl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2EB 3.35 Miles
Ladybird Private Hire 01765 688688 11 Swinton Terrace, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4HS 3.45 Miles
M Y Private Hire 01969 623596 River View/Hillfoot, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5PH 5.93 Miles
Sharp Hill Private Hire 07710 812143 Sharp Hill Farm Park Lane, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QY 6.22 Miles
Garrison Cars 01748 836666 S View, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7QH 6.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thirn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lodge Clifton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rookwith Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornton Watlass Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burrill Bedale - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Ellington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Yard Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Le Willows - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornton Steward Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burton House D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellingstring Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crakehall - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Masham Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Crakehall - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station (Ripon) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Glebe House Surgery 01677 422616	Glebe House Surgery 19 Firby Road Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2AT
Masham Branch Surgery	Market Street Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4DZ
Leeming Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Medical Centre Leeming Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 9NJ
Leeming Medical Centre	Leeming Medical Centre The Medical Centre Leeming Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 9NJ
Fylingdales Medical Centre	Fylingdales Medical Centre Leeming Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 9NJ

Local Stores

Masham
7 Leyburn Road
Masham
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 4ER
01765 689087
Store Website
3.13 miles

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SPAR Bedale
Aiskew Garage
Aiskew
Bedale
DL8 1DD
01677424205
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Yoredale Vets
High Burton Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4BS 01765 689422 enquiries@yoredalevets.co.uk Website 2.04 miles
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Forrest House Veterinary Group
Forest House Veterinary Group 13 North End Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1AF 01677 422124 gemma.gouder@forresthouse@veterinary.co.uk Website 3.36 miles
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Bainbridge Vets Ltd
Unit 3, Herriot Court Leyburn Business Park Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5QA 01969 650263 reception@bainbridgevets.co.uk Website 6.62 miles

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Yoredale Vets
Unit 1/2 Leyburn Business Park Harmby Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5QA 01969 623024 enquiries@yoredalevets.co.uk Website 6.62 miles
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Morton Veterinary Consultancy Limited
Clifton House Morton On Swale Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 9RH 7.52 miles


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Catterick Garrison Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 7A Princes Retail Park Catterick North Yorkshire DL9 3EN catterick@vets4pets.com 7.69 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hackfall Woods
Lovely Walk Through The Woods By A River. A Few Ruins To Explore If You Don't Mind The Hills. Unnamed Road Lancashire 5.29 miles

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Studley Royal Deer Park
Walk Through Deer Park, Possible Encounters With Deer Of Varying Sizes. Chair Walk Ripon Lancashire HG4 3DY 11.09 miles Studley Royal Car Park Is Accessible Through Studley Roger Village

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Aysgarth Falls
Aysgarth Falls Include A Number Of Small Waterfalls Which Create Beautiful Dramatic Scenery And Are Part Of The River Ure. The Walk Begins By Walking Through Woodland And Across Pasture Fields, Before Turning Back To Arrive At The Three Waterfalls - Lower Force, Middle Force, And High Force. DL8 3TH 12.87 miles The Walk Starts And Finishes From The Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre, Which Has A Pay-And-Display Car Park, Toilets And Cafe. It Is Marked With Brown Tourism Signs From The A684 In Aysgarth Village.

Aysgarth Waterfalls
Take Approx 1.5-2 Hours. There Are 3 Beautiful Waterfalls To See Along The Way. Church Bankcentre Aysgarth Leyburn DL8 3TH 12.91 miles

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Ripley Castle Dog Walk
Hollybank Lane In Ripley Offers A Scenic Walk That Takes You Around The Outside Of The Ripley Castle Walls. Ripley Castle Itself Unfortunately Cannot Allow Dogs Inside The Grounds Due To The Herd Of Deer That Live There, However The Walk Along Hollybank Lane Is A Fantastic Alternative. Oak Cottage Ripley Castle Estate Ripley Harrogate HG3 3AY 16.31 miles This Walk Is Down Hollybank Lane Which Takes You Around The Outside Of The Castle Walls.

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Cod Beck Osmotherley
Quarry Ln Northallerton Lancashire DL6 3AL 17.76 miles Sheep Wash, Osmotherley Near Northallerton.

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