Set in the picturesque market town of Thirsk, 23 Kirkgate is home to the world famous vet-come-author James Herriot. Today you can step back in time and experience the life of a vet and see what …
Set in the picturesque market town of Thirsk, 23 Kirkgate is home to the world famous vet-come-author James Herriot. Today you can step back in time and experience the life of a vet and see what has made James Herriot into a global phenomenon.
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Mar 22, 2025
I booked this because I’ve always loved James Herriot’s books and thought it would be a perfect way to spend 30 minutes. Two hours later, we had finished what turned out to be an incredible experien…Full review by SamUK30
Feb 20, 2025
Better than expected!! As a family we have loved the series. So much information and history of veterinary science. There is a small video too and the kids loved their entertainment upstairs! Took ab…Full review by kayB281988
Feb 19, 2025
My wife and daughter went to this attraction as they love all creatures great and small. We read on their site to allow and they enjoyed it so much they were in there over 2 hours not including gift …Full review by toffeefan36
My wife and I are pensioners and are driving from Wales to Thirsk next August with our two small dogs for a weeks holiday as the wife has always loved the James Herriot stories since a child.. I have seen that dogs are not allowed in the museum,... is anyone who has been on holiday in Thirsk with dogs and visited the museum aware of anywhere that dogs are allowed to be safely cared for during a visit to the museum, I am sure other families have come across this issue?
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I did not see anyone carrying a dog and there are stairs to negotiate for elements of the museum.
We are staying in the Premier Inn in Thirsk. Given that some reviews for the James Herriot museum say it can take up to three hours to do the attraction and parking seems to be for two hours would it be best to go in a taxi?
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You can park just off the square in a carpark that you can pay for all day. I think this was £3.20
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