Thirsk
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.237, -1.341 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 43 82 |
| Population: | 9,953 |
| Dialling code: | 01845 |
Thirsk is a compact market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, sitting close to the southern edge of the North York Moors within the district of Hambleton. It retains a traditional market-town feel with narrow streets, independent shops and a regular market, and is well connected by road and rail to larger centres which helps a mix of local trade, commuting and light industry.
The town is perhaps best known as the real-life base of the vet and author James Herriot, with a popular museum drawing visitors, and for Thirsk Racecourse and other agricultural events that reflect the surrounding farming economy. Historic buildings, local festivals and easy access to moorland walking make it a small but lively hub for both residents and visitors.
Postcode districts covering Thirsk
Most populated places nearby
- York 21.8 miles
- Middlesbrough 23 miles
- Darlington 22.1 miles
- Harrogate 18.8 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 23.1 miles
- Thornaby-on-Tees 21.1 miles
- Yarm 18.2 miles
- Guisborough 23.3 miles
- Northallerton 8.2 miles
- Ripon 10.2 miles
- Knaresborough 16.4 miles
- Ingleby Greenhow 17.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Thirsk Built-up area 0.4 miles
- South Kilvington Parish 0.8 miles
- Sowerby Built-up area 1 mile
- Thornbrough Parish 1.5 miles
- Carlton Miniott Built-up area 1.9 miles
- North Kilvington Parish 2.2 miles
- Felixkirk Parish 2.3 miles
- Bagby Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Thornton-le-Street Parish 2.5 miles
- Upsall Parish 2.7 miles
- Sandhutton Parish 2.8 miles
- Sowerby & Topcliffe Ward 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Thirsk
YO7 1EJ, YO7 1LJ, YO7 1EH, YO7 1DB, YO7 1DT, YO7 1GL, YO7 1TA, YO7 1AW, YO7 1FN … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 19.2 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 28.7 miles
- Thirsk Junction Station 1.4 miles
- Northallerton Railway Station 7.8 miles
Hotels in Thirsk Ad
Schools in Thirsk
- Thirsk Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 0.7 miles
- Newburgh Priory Country house 7.9 miles
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 8.8 miles
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 10 miles
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 10.1 miles
- Newby Hall Estate 10.7 miles
- Duncombe Park Country house 10.7 miles
- Duncombe Park Estate 11.1 miles
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 13.1 miles
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 16.2 miles
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 16.2 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 16.2 miles