Thirsk, Market town in Hambleton, Great Britain
The central Market Place of Thirsk features cobblestone streets surrounded by independent shops, traditional pubs, and local food establishments.
The settlement traces its origins to 500-600 BC, while the name Thirsk derives from the Old Norse word þresk, meaning fen or lake.
The World of James Herriot museum preserves the legacy of the veterinary surgeon and author who practiced in this North Yorkshire town.
The town offers free parking for one hour in the Market Place, with additional paid spaces available at Millgate car park, including electric vehicle charging stations.
Thirsk Railway Station, positioned on the East Coast Main Line, provides direct train connections to London, York, and Darlington throughout the day.
Location: Hambleton
Website: http://thirsk-tc.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.23273,-1.34205
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
The World of James Herriot
206 m
Church of St Mary
345 m
The Three Tuns
40 m
Thirsk Castle
231 m
Ritz Cinema
213 m
St Oswald's Church
726 m
Thirsk Town Hall
232 m
Church of St Lawrence
3.7 km
Church of St Felix
4.6 km
Church of St Wilfrid
2 km
Church of St Mary
3.7 km
Church of St Leonard
4.4 km
Thirsk Museum
158 m
St Leonard's Church
4.6 km
Market Clock By The Post Office
24 m
Town End Bridge, Sowerby
1.5 km
Thirsk Library
244 m
Mile-Post Approximately 50 Metres To South Of School
3.4 km
Mile Post Opposite Number 15
280 m
Thirsk Hall
300 m
Mile Post East Of Cocked Hat Farm
1.9 km
Nevison House
4 km
Sowerby War Memorial, North Yorkshire
800 m
Mile Post Outside Burniston
745 m
West Lodge Gateway To Thornton Stud With Flanking Walls, Gate, Railings And End Piers
4.4 km
Milestone, Breckenborough, nr entrance to farm
5.2 km
Milestone, N end of village
4.8 km
Milestone, Northallerton Road, outside Spa House
1.3 kmReviews
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