Places Of Interest

James Herriot

The World of James Herriot is a unique tribute to vet and author James Herriot. Based in his original surgery at 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire – the ‘Skeldale House’ of the Herriot books – it takes visitors on a journey back to the 1940s.

Thirsk, The Yorkshire Dales, Abbeys and Museums

The area abounds with natural features including Brimham Rocks, Mother Shipton’s Cave and Aysgarth Falls. Ancient sites such as Jervaulx, Rievaulx and Fountains Abbeys are well worth a visit as are the impressive museums of York, Beamish and Bowes.

Shopping

Boasting over 30,000 sq ft of inspired shopping Lightwater Valley Shopping is the perfect place to indulge yourself with a relaxing stroll through the charming indoor. Open all year round with free parking. 


Sport and Leisure

Thirsk Racecourse is one of Yorkshires most beautiful racecourses and a great choice for a day out, with high quality racing, good facilities and attractive surroundings.

Lightwater Valley Leisure Park features spectacular white knuckle rides, excitement and entertainment for all ages.

There are golf clubs at Bedale, Catterick, Richmond, Ripon, Romanby, Thirsk and Northallerton.

The Falconry U.K. Ltd Bird of Prey and Conservation Centre is nearby and a must for all bird lovers.

Black Sheep Brewery is situated at the gateway to Wensleydale, Masham. At this attraction you can learn how the Black Sheep Brewery was establishes in the early 90’s, find out about their range of traditional ales, discover how they are brewed and where you can drink them.