Thirsk is a traditional market town with an attractive Market Square and a nearby racecourse.
Thirsk Station is on edge of Carlton Miniott village, 1¼ miles west of Thirsk town centre.
There are infrequent buses between the station and Market Square.
www.yorkshire.com
Bus 70/153 from Station to Thirsk Market Place, 4 minutes journey, M-S infrequent.
For bus times see Traveline.
The former 1940s home and veterinary surgery of author James Herriot (known in his books as
Skeldale House, Darrowby). Restored rooms include the dining room which doubled as an office, kitchen, dispensary and
basement air raid shelter. Veterinary instruments, Herriot memorabilia, Austin Seven car from TV series, garden,
foldyard and farrier's workshop.
Open Daily 1000-1700 (1600 Nov-Feb).
www.worldofjamesherriot.com
The Museum is in the house where Thomas Lord, founder of Lord's Cricket Ground, was born in 1755.
Displays and exhibits cover local life and industry, including cricket memorabilia, farming equipment, furniture, costumes and toys.
Admission free.
Open Apr-Oct, MTThFS 1030-1530
thirskmuseum.org
Ripon is a small city with a popular market on Thursdays.
The Cathedral, Market Place and Museums are near the Bus Station.
Ripon's helpful Tourist Information Centre (marked TI on map) is in the Town Hall, it is open May-Oct, ThFS 1000-1600.
www.visitripon.co.uk |
www.yorkshire.com
Bus 70 from Station (also Thirsk Market Square) to Ripon Bus Station, about 40 minutes journey, M-S infrequent. Operated by Hodgsons. More frequent buses operate from Harrogate.
Ripon Cathedral dates from the 7th century and is a blend of architectural styles.
Admission free, donations welcome.
Open M-S 0800-1800, Sun 0800-1700.
www.riponcathedral.org.uk
Bus to Ripon, see above.
The Museum is housed in an elegant Georgian Courthouse and explains the buildings history.
Open Daily 1300-1600.
www.riponmuseums.co.uk
Bus to Ripon, see above.
Follow an inmate's journey through the workhouse and see the Master's study and dining room. Kitchen Garden.
Open Daily 1000-1600.
www.riponmuseums.co.uk
Bus to Ripon, see above.
Housed in a former prison and police station, the Museum covers the history of policing in Yorkshire and beyond.
Open Daily 1000-1600.
www.riponmuseums.co.uk
Bus to Ripon, see above.
The imposing ruins of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden are a World Heritage Site.
The Abbey was established in 1132 by Cistercian monks. The Studley Royal Water Garden was designed in the 18th century.
Download a map from the website showing all paths and features of this large site.
Visitor Centre with refreshments, Tearoom, Café. Children's play area. Deer park.
Open Apr-Oct, Daily 1000-1630. Nov-Mar, see website.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey
Bus to Ripon, see above, then bus 139 to Fountains Abbey Visitor Centre, 15 minutes journey.
MThS only, infrequent but suitable for visiting, see www.dalesbus.org
A High Victorian Anglican church designed in the 1870s by the flamboyant architect William Burges. Admission free.
Open Apr-Oct, Daily 1300-1530.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Bus as above to Fountains Abbey Visitor Centre.
