Thirsk, gateway to North York Moors National Park to the east and Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west, has a quaint market place, fine Georgian buildings, a Norman church, and great pubs, shops, restaurants, a cinema, and a leisure centre. Visit the World of James Herriott Museum, dedicated to the town’s famed vet and novelist, or explore the undulating countryside and Hambleton Hills. York and the East Coast are within easy reach.
