Thirsk
Thirsk is a market town in North Yorkshire, 23 miles north of York, with a population of 5900 in 2021. It's best known for its racecourse and as the home of the veterinarian and author known as James Herriot.Places of Interest
Highlights include The World of James Herriot and Thirsk railway station.
The World of James Herriot
Museum
World of James Herriot Ltd is a visitor attraction…
Thirsk railway station
Railway station
Thirsk railway station is on the East Coast Main Line…
Ritz Cinema
Movie theater
The Ritz Cinema on Westgate, Sowerby, North Yorkshire, England is a small cinema run by volunteers.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Thornton-le-Street and Balk.
Thornton-le-Street
Hamlet
Thornton-le-Street is a village and parochial and… Thornton-le-Street is situated 2½ miles northwest of Thirsk.
Balk
Hamlet
Balk is a hamlet and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England, just east of Thirsk. Balk is situated 3 miles east of Thirsk.
Thirsk
- Locality
- …lies at an elevation of 118 feet (36 metres)
- Location
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Latitude
54.2347° or 54° 14′ 5″ north
Longitude
-1.3407° or 1° 20′ 26″ west
Open location code
9C6W6MM5+VP
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Lambert Memorial Hospital and Thirsk Castle.
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