Thirsk is a small market town in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England. The local travel links are located a mile from the town centre to Thirsk railway station and 20 miles to Teesside International Airport. Thirsk is a popular tourist destination attracting visitors, especially with Thirsk Racecourse and the North York Moors. The town lies in the Vale of Mowbray, twenty miles north of York. Cod Beck runs through the centre of Thirsk - the area to the east of the river is called Old Thirsk. Thirsk's chief modern claim to fame is as the home of the veterinary surgeon and author James Herriot. Source: www.wikipedia.org.uk
Local Attractions :
World of James Herriot : www.worldofjamesherriot.org
Thirsk Racecourse : www.thirskracecourse.net
Catterick Racecourse : www.catterickbridge.co.uk/
Falconry UK Ltd : http://www.falconrycentre.co.uk/
Other Popular Attractions in Yorkshire