Welcome to Thirsk

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 streets. The town is also famous for being the birthplace of James Herriot, the author of the popular book "All Creatures Great and Small."

Thirsk has a rich history that dates back to the Roman 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 with a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants. The town's market is held twice a week and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Thirsk is also home to several museums, including the World of James Herriot, which celebrates the life and work of the famous author.

Thirsk is surrounded by stunning countryside, including the North York Moors National Park and the Yorkshire Dales. The town is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Sutton Bank National Park Centre offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular spot for paragliding and hang gliding. Thirsk is also home to several golf courses, including the Thirsk and Northallerton Golf Club, which offers a challenging course set in beautiful surroundings.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
All Saints Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Paul Conway	Green Lane East Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1NB 1845523058 School Website
Thirsk Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Chandler	Hambleton Place Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1SL 01845524349 School Website
Sowerby Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Keeley Ungerechts	Topcliffe Road Sowerby Sowerby Primary Academy Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1RX 1845523037 School Website
Thirsk School And Sixth Form College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Emma Lambden	Topcliffe Road Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1RZ 01845522024 School Website
Keeble Gateway Academy Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Hope	Inspiration Way Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1TS 1845448227 School Website
South Kilvington Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Butterworth	Stockton Road South Kilvington Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 2LR 1845523191 School Website
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Crocker	Carlton Miniott Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 4NJ 1845522088 School Website
Breckenbrough School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:9-19 Head Teacher Mr Simon Bannister	Sandhutton Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 4EN 1845587238 School Website
Alanbrooke Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Keeley Ungerechts	Alanbrooke Barracks Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3SF 1845577474 School Website
Knayton Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abigail Clay	Stockton Road Knayton Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 4AN 1845537291 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thirsk Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4LS 1.14 Miles

Northallerton Boroughbridge Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AN 7.99 Miles

Knaresborough Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA 16.30 Miles

Cattal Station Road, Cattal, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DT 16.34 Miles

Starbeck High Street, Starbeck, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA 17.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Toms Taxis 07739 392551 7 Pinfold Pl, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1BP 0.13 Miles
Prices Taxis 01845 522709 115 Norby Est, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1BL 0.29 Miles
K A Taxis 07817 858077 41 Norby Est, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1BN 0.38 Miles
Dale Taxis Of Thirsk 01845 522745 13 Alexander Cl, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1AR 0.39 Miles
Chapmans Taxis Thirsk 07960 568299 Springfield Close, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1FH 0.46 Miles
Adm Taxi's 07593 886556 Hambleton View, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1EH 0.56 Miles
Atkinsons Taxis 01845 522473 70 Kings Meadows, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PB 0.79 Miles
B Line Taxis 07927 152949 Stockton Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 2NB 1.09 Miles
Ed The Taxi 07866 594954 Anvil House, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3HS 3.59 Miles
Syd's Taxis 07807 726583 45 Chapel Garth, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3HU 3.65 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Market Place Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Market Place Thirsk Right 2Nd Aperture Stamped Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Newsham Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Newsham Road Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Town End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ingramgate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Topcliffe Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sowerby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hambleton Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shire Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Mary's Walk Thirsk Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
York Road Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
York Road Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Thirsk Delivery Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lambert Medical Centre 01845 523157	The Lambert Medical Ctr. 2 Chapel Street Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1LU
Thirsk Doctors Surgery 01845 440462	The Health Centre Chapel Street Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1LG
Topcliffe Surgery 01845 577297	The Surgery Long Street, Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RP
Dishforth Medical Centre	Dishforth Medical Centre Dishforth Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3EZ
Helperby	Main Street Helperby North Yorkshire YO61 2NS

Local Stores

Thirsk - Market Place
32 Market Place
Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 1LB
01845 523261
Store Website
0.02 miles

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SPAR Nursery Garage
Nursery Garage
York Road
Sowerby
Thirsk
YO7 3AA
01845 524572
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Beningbrough Equine Veterinary Practice
18 Danum Avenue Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1RU 07841 575376 beningbroughequine@gmail.com Website 0.52 miles

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Medivet 24 Hr Thirsk - Skeldale Veterinary Centre
York Road Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3BT 01845 522297 thirsk@medivet.co.uk Website 0.54 miles
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Thirsk Veterinary Centre
Thirsk Rural Business Park Blakey Lane Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3AB 01845 444681 Admin@thirskvetcentre.co.uk Website 0.88 miles
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Bishopton Veterinary Group Ltd
Caxton Lodge Inspiration Way Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1TS 01845 405014 thirsk@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 0.97 miles

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Sandhill Veterinary Services Ltd
Bbp House, 14 Keld Close Barker Business Park Melmerby Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 5NB 01845 578710 vets@sandhillvet.co.uk Website 6.89 miles
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D A &Amp; D T Wittrick
The Veterinary Surgery The Link Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 1DG 01609 773401 8.09 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx Bankrievaulx Helmsley Lancashire 9.29 miles

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Cod Beck Osmotherley
Quarry Ln Northallerton Lancashire DL6 3AL 11.05 miles Sheep Wash, Osmotherley Near Northallerton.

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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 12.37 miles Studley Royal Car Park Is Accessible Through Studley Roger Village

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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 12.67 miles

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Beningbrough Hall
A Fantastic Circular, River Walk With Views Across The Parkland And To The Hall, Taking In The River, Woodlands And The Wider Estate. YO30 1DD 15.63 miles Signposted From The A19 And A59 Over Toll Bridge.

Nidd Gorge
Set In A Steep Wooded Valley, Nidd Gorge Has Over 140 Acres Of History. A Great Walk On The Northern Side Of The Woodland, Taking In The Dramatic Scenery Of The Wood And River. HG5 9HE 15.92 miles From The A1, Take Exit 47 Onto The A59 Towards Harrogate And York. Follow The A59 Over One Roundabout And At The Second Roundabout Take The Third Exit To Follow The A59. Continue Into Knaresborough And Onto High Street. From High Street, Take The B6165 Towards Ripley. After Around 1.5 Miles You Will Find The Car Park Just Before Scotton Drive.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	23°C	20.6°C	21.5°C	21.9°C	23.5°C	24.4°C	26°C	27.8°C	29.3°C	27.4°C	24.5°C	22.3°C
Feels Like	25.3°C	21.8°C	21.5°C	21.9°C	26°C	27.1°C	29.5°C	30.9°C	31.3°C	28.5°C	26°C	24.9°C

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Temp	20.4°C	18.6°C	17.4°C	16.6°C	20.2°C	24.8°C	29.2°C	27.5°C	26.2°C	27.1°C	23.8°C	19.7°C
Feels Like	20.4°C	18.6°C	17.4°C	16.6°C	20.2°C	26.6°C	32°C	30.1°C	28.3°C	28.9°C	24.6°C	19.7°C

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