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a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire

About Thirsk

A small market town in North Yorkshire, famous for its 15th century church, racecourse, Thomas Lord, and from being the place Darrowby was based on, which is the town featured in the James Herriot books.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Thirsk

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	The Golden Fleece Hotel Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England (0.1 miles, 0.1 km) Situated between the Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, this hotel is listed as one of England's oldest coaching inns and overlooks the cobbled market place in Thirsk.... More info and book online.. Price from £62.00
	Oswalds Restaurant With Rooms Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England (0.5 miles, 0.9 km) In the historic market town of Thirsk overlooking Sowerby village green, Oswalds Restaurant with Rooms offers individually styled accommodation and an award-winning menu. Guests have access to free Wi... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
	White Horse Lodge Hotel Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England (1.0 miles, 1.6 km) Beside the North York Moors National Park, this 3-star hotel is surrounded by picturesque countryside. With free Wi-Fi and parking, it is less than 10 minutes’ drive from Thirsk Racecourse.... More info and book online.. Price from £62.00
	Vale of York Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction W) A 5-minute drive from the centre of historic Thirsk, the Vale of York pub offers 12 rooms with en suite bathrooms. The pub is just 10 minutes by car from the A1 motorway, offering free Wi-Fi and heart... More info and book online.. Price from £30.00
	The Old Rectory Thormanby, North Yorkshire, England (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SE) Situated within the quiet, rural village of Thormanby on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, The Old Rectory is a Grade II listed Georgian building 25 minutes’ drive from York.... More info and book online.. Price from £70.00

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Nearby travel help

Thirsk Station	(1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction W)
A1(M) Junction 49	(6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction SW)
A1(M) Junction 49	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SW)
Northallerton Station	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NW)
Teesside International Airport	(19.4 miles, 31.3 km, direction N)
Leeds Bradford International Airport	(28.7 miles, 46.2 km, direction SW)
Thirsk to London	(195.2 miles, 314.0 km, direction S)