Thirsk

Famous for its associations with James Herriot, horses and horse racing, the town of Thirsk lies just off the A1 near Northallerton in North Yorkshire between the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors national park. As such, the town is conveniently situated for touring some of England's most beautiful and varied countryside.

For more information about Thirsk and James Herriot, please also visit the following (externally maintained) websites:

• Information about Thirsk and the surrounding area from the Nag's Head
• Herriot Country
• Herriot Days Out
• Thirsk
• Thirsk Online