Thirsk is a small market town, the real-life Darrowby of the 'James Herriot' books.

• An attractive Market Square (market on Mondays and Saturdays) with a range of shops, restaurants, pubs, cafés and art galleries.
• The World of James Herriot across the road from The Gallery.
• Leisure Centre with pool and gym, horse racing, cinema (the lovingly-restored 'Ritz'), museum.
• Pleasant local walks beside Codbeck River.
• St. Mary's Church

Thirsk is ideally situated for touring the Yorkshire Dales to the west and the North York Moors to the east.

• Within half an hour - Sutton Bank, Kilburn White Horse, Helmsley Castle and Rievaulx Abbey more than fill a day out.
• All within 40 minutes - to the west, Ripon, Knaresborough, Harrogate and Richmond are worth a visit and are gateways to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.
• Much of the North York Moors National Park is accessible within an hour's drive, including parts of the spectacular Heritage Coast, Whitby and many charming villages.