Guidebook for North Yorkshire
Food Scene
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25-27 Market PlGreat for deli items including bread, cheese and other delicious food etc..
Thomas the Baker
30 Market PlYorkshire chain which sell a large variety of bread, pastries, pasties and more…
Amazing options of fruit and veg. Our friends from London often shop here before going back on the train!
The Greengrocer Thirsk
93 Market PlAmazing options of fruit and veg. Our friends from London often shop here before going back on the train!
Located in Thirsk – this is our favourite place to eat in town. Although, we recommend booking as they do get busy!
Racha Thai, Bakers Alley, Thirsk, YO7 1HD
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Racha Thai Bistro
Bakers AlleyLocated in Thirsk – this is our favourite place to eat in town. Although, we recommend booking as they do get busy!
Racha Thai, Bakers Alley, Thirsk, YO7 1HD
Now a Michelin starred-pub; this is for the real foodies out there. You 100% need to book ahead to get in here, but it is well-worth it! Tommy Banks, the fantastic chef, featured on Great British Menu and is a local celebrity now!
The Black Swan, Oldstead,
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The Black Swan at Oldstead
Now a Michelin starred-pub; this is for the real foodies out there. You 100% need to book ahead to get in here, but it is well-worth it! Tommy Banks, the fantastic chef, featured on Great British Menu and is a local celebrity now!
The Black Swan, Oldstead,
This pub is approximately a 15min drive away, but it is the loveliest, proper Yorkshire country pub around. Serving a wide range of pub classics, it’s a great place to go after a walk or to enjoy a pint. There is a fantastic circular walk starting in Cowesby (the next door village), which takes you up to the moors and through a beautiful Rhododendron tunnel back into Cowesby – we would recommend doing then and then heading to the Dog & Gun after. You do need to book though – they are very popular.
The Dog & Gun
Main StreetThis pub is approximately a 15min drive away, but it is the loveliest, proper Yorkshire country pub around. Serving a wide range of pub classics, it’s a great place to go after a walk or to enjoy a pint. There is a fantastic circular walk starting in Cowesby (the next door village), which takes you up to the moors and through a beautiful Rhododendron tunnel back into Cowesby – we would recommend doing then and then heading to the Dog & Gun after. You do need to book though – they are very popular.
Arts & Culture
If you've read the books written by James Alfred Wight or watched 'All Creatures Great and Small' on TV, you'll love this award-winning attraction.
See where James Herriot, the world's most famous vet, lived, worked and relaxed. See his home and surgery; travel back in time to what life was like when James was a vet in Yorkshire. See the car he drove, step into the TV set, try your hand at being a vet and even experience what it was like to hide in a World War 2 air raid shelter.
Oh, and it is less than a 5min drive from here!
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World of James Herriot
23 KirkgateIf you've read the books written by James Alfred Wight or watched 'All Creatures Great and Small' on TV, you'll love this award-winning attraction.
See where James Herriot, the world's most famous vet, lived, worked and relaxed. See his home and surgery; travel back in time to what life was like when James was a vet in Yorkshire. See the car he drove, step into the TV set, try your hand at being a vet and even experience what it was like to hide in a World War 2 air raid shelter.
Oh, and it is less than a 5min drive from here!
The Gallery is a leading contemporary fine art gallery that was established in 1988, and it is named after the youngest Bell sister. It has been described as one of ‘Yorkshire’s best kept secrets’, and over the years it has earned the reputation as a place to view and purchase a wide range of works by local, national and international artists.
Exhibitions change monthly, representing and promoting an extraordinarily wide range of both established and emerging artists. The works shown include a broad range of media including painting, printmaking and ceramics. It is owned by our family - so we hope you find the time to pop in and take a look.
Zillah Bell Contemporary Art
15 KirkgateThe Gallery is a leading contemporary fine art gallery that was established in 1988, and it is named after the youngest Bell sister. It has been described as one of ‘Yorkshire’s best kept secrets’, and over the years it has earned the reputation as a place to view and purchase a wide range of works by local, national and international artists.
Exhibitions change monthly, representing and promoting an extraordinarily wide range of both established and emerging artists. The works shown include a broad range of media including painting, printmaking and ceramics. It is owned by our family - so we hope you find the time to pop in and take a look.
Thirsk Museum is located a little further into town – in the building where Thomas Lord (who founded Lord’s Cricket Ground) was born. It is well worth a look inside to learn more about Thirsk and the surrounding area.
Thirsk Museum
14-16 KirkgateThirsk Museum is located a little further into town – in the building where Thomas Lord (who founded Lord’s Cricket Ground) was born. It is well worth a look inside to learn more about Thirsk and the surrounding area.
Sightseeing
If you decide to wander through town, do find the time to pop into St. Mary’s Church – the one right in front of you when you open the front door.
This beautiful church dates to the 15th century and houses some wonderful stained glass windows. The church wardens often arrange exhibitions and displays to enjoy whilst you are there and keep an eye out for mice by the famous mouse-man Robert Thompson!
St Mary's Church
KirkgateIf you decide to wander through town, do find the time to pop into St. Mary’s Church – the one right in front of you when you open the front door.
This beautiful church dates to the 15th century and houses some wonderful stained glass windows. The church wardens often arrange exhibitions and displays to enjoy whilst you are there and keep an eye out for mice by the famous mouse-man Robert Thompson!
A World Heritage Site, set in beautiful countryside, Fountains Abbey offers an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate the range of England's heritage.
You can explore the magnificent 12th-century Abbey ruins and the only surviving Cistercian corn mill.
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Abadía de Fountains
A World Heritage Site, set in beautiful countryside, Fountains Abbey offers an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate the range of England's heritage.
You can explore the magnificent 12th-century Abbey ruins and the only surviving Cistercian corn mill.
Entertainment & Activities
With a splendid backdrop of the rolling hills on one side and lush vales on the other – it is one of those parkland courses which is simply a pleasure to play. The attractive 18-hole parkland course measures 6532 yards and is acknowledged as being one of the best in North Yorkshire, with excellent greens and fairways.
It is suitable for golfers of all levels.
Thirsk & Northallerton Golf Club
Northallerton RoadWith a splendid backdrop of the rolling hills on one side and lush vales on the other – it is one of those parkland courses which is simply a pleasure to play. The attractive 18-hole parkland course measures 6532 yards and is acknowledged as being one of the best in North Yorkshire, with excellent greens and fairways.
It is suitable for golfers of all levels.
This is a theme park approximately 30mins away – which features the longest rollercoaster in Europe (The Ultimate!).
There is a small zoo and over 40 rides and it is suitable for all ages. There is soft play for babies and more adventurous rides for the more grown ups.
It is open from March – November. Please check the website for specific dates and times.
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Parque temático de Lightwater Valley
Water LaneThis is a theme park approximately 30mins away – which features the longest rollercoaster in Europe (The Ultimate!).
There is a small zoo and over 40 rides and it is suitable for all ages. There is soft play for babies and more adventurous rides for the more grown ups.
It is open from March – November. Please check the website for specific dates and times.
Parks & Nature
We are just 40mins away from the beautiful Yorkshire coast – where you can enjoy towns such as Whitby, Filey and Scarborough. Our favourite places are Staithes and Runswick Bay – and the fish and chips everywhere are fab!
Yorkshire Coast
PeaksideWe are just 40mins away from the beautiful Yorkshire coast – where you can enjoy towns such as Whitby, Filey and Scarborough. Our favourite places are Staithes and Runswick Bay – and the fish and chips everywhere are fab!