Plan a day in Thirsk

83 places, each timed from our door.

Today in Thirsk

what's open, what's on and the weather

Plant stalls and outdoor tables beside Thirsk's clock tower on market day

The square outside our door, at 87 Market Place.

The day at a glance
83places, timed from our door
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      Eat with usbook ahead on market days
      • Breakfast at Tea TimeFrom 7.9 · 45 minBook a table
      • Lunch back at Tea TimeFrom 7.9 · 60 minBook a table
      • Afternoon tea to finishArrivals every half hour, 12:00 to 15:00 · 60 minBook a time
      Market daysMondays and Saturdays

      Market days are our busiest. Tables go fast between noon and two, so six or more of you should book ahead

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      83 places · every one timed from our door

      What sort of place?83 in all
      How far from our door
      • On foot 1 to 20 min walk19
      • Short drive 4 to 40 min drive36
      • Day trip 28 to 70 min drive28
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      83 places

      On foot from our door19 places

      Short drive36 places

      Day trip28 places

      Ready-made days

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      Compare themstops, times, walking and meals, with any swap for a shut place

      • Herriot and the original 20 plaques

        2 stops · back by 14:08 · 0.6 km on foot · Breakfast

      • Herriot and every plaque

        2 stops · back by 14:33 · 0.6 km on foot · Breakfast

      • The classic first visit

        4 stops · back by 14:59 · 1.1 km on foot · Breakfast

      • The Herriot pilgrimage

        4 stops · back by 16:52 · 4.2 km on foot · Breakfast, Lunch

      • The rainy day

        3 stops · back by 15:00 · 0.7 km on foot · Lunch, Afternoon tea

      • With the dog

        3 stops · back by 14:42 · 3.4 km on foot · Breakfast

      Walks and trails

      all start from the square

      Walks from the squarelength and shape from each walk's route
      The blue plaque trail21 plaques in walking order3.9 miles · about 2h 10m · free · dogs welcome. Map, photos and the Herriot plaque at Rowardennan.
      Lists and guides
      AbbeysWalksWith childrenHistory and heritageRainy daysWith the dogWhat's on in Thirsk in NovemberThirsk Christmas lights switch-on 2026A Christmas day out in Thirsk for twoNew Year in and around Thirsk

      Further afield

      64 places by car

      Drive ladderminutes from Thirsk
      Little Learners Village4m
      Woodland Lakes Fishery6m
      Woodland Lakes pool and spa6m
      Woodland Wild Swim and Sauna6m
      Base Camp, Baldersby Park10m
      Monk Park Farm10m
      Mouseman Showroom and Viewing Gallery15m
      Northallerton15m
      Sutton Bank and the White Horse15m
      Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre15m
      Aldborough Roman Site20m
      Beacon Alpacas20m
      Boroughbridge and the Devil's Arrows20m
      Byland Abbey20m

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      Abbeys6 on our list
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