Thirsk Tourist Information

29/08/2024

Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September
Annual Book Sale in St James Church, Baldersby St James, Thirsk YO7 4PT. Donations for books go towards Church repairs. Top up your winter reading from huge numbers of books.
Refreshments in cafe area. 10am-5pm. Free entry.
Tel: 01765 640398 / 07770 620897 / 01765 640624
email: [email protected]

28/08/2024

Saturday 7 September
WI Coffee Morning in Sowerby Methodist Hall, Front Street, Sowerby. Tea and coffee and a chance to chat and find out what the WI is all about. Past records and photographs will be on display. 10am - 11am. tel: 01845 524529 email: [email protected] web: http://www.nyorkseastwi.org.uk (search sowerby wi)

28/08/2024

Friday 6 September
Charity Fun Quiz at Thirsk and Sowerby Institute in aid of Herriot Hospice @ The Lambert.
Doors open 7.30pm, quiz at 8pm.
Teams of up to 6, £2 per person, includes a raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased. Tickets: on the door

28/08/2024

Friday 6 September
A Concert by Marske Fisherman's Choir at St Oswald's Church, Sowerby.
Ticket price includes wine and nibbles. Doors open 6.45pm, concert starts 7.30pm.
Tickets £10. Telephone 01845 523656, also available from White Rose books.

28/08/2024

Tuesday 3 September
Thirsk Ladies Cycle Group meet outside the Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre YO7 1LU. An invitation to join the group on the first Tuesday of each month, cycling on the lanes around Thirsk and surrounding villages with a social coffee stop. 10am.
Free, just take money for coffee stop.
Tel: 07531 093357 / 01845 522942
email: [email protected]
www.cyclinguk.org

28/08/2024

Sunday 1 September
Come and Play Day, Thirsk Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QR. Join brilliant local orchestral musicians for a day rehearsing Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.5 and Dvorak's Symphony No.9 with Music Director Benjamin Ellin.
Grade 8+ woodwind, brass and percussion. Grade 6+ strings.
£10 to participate. Music provided on the day. Refreshments available. 10am start. Tickets: www.demowbraymusic.com
email: [email protected]

28/08/2024

Sunday 1 September
Thirsk Farmers' Market in the Market Place, YO7 1EY.
Around 20 artisan food and drink producers bring their produce to the centre of this historic market town.
9am-2pm.
email: [email protected]
www.northerndalesmarkets.com

28/08/2024

Sunday 1 September
Writing for Wellbeing in Paradise at High Paradise Farm, Nr Boltby, North Yorkshire YO7 2HT.
Join writer and poet Kate Oldfield for a day of mindful noticing and gentle writing prompts in the beautiful surroundings of High Paradise Farm. With wild moors behind and 'the most beautiful view in England' (James Herriot), this is a fantastic opportunity to make time for yourself and find your own voice.
10.30am - 4pm. £125 to include coffee, delicious lunch and tea.
Tel 07770 755179
www.thewriting-well.com

28/08/2024

Friday 30 August
De Mowbray Music: Native Gallantry at Thirsk Rural Arts Centre. Catherine Strachan (cello) and Asuka Sumi (baroque violin).
A programme of 18th century music with Scottish and Italian connections.
6.30pm. £10 (£8 for concessions). Please email for tickets or pay at the door.
email: [email protected]
www.ruralarts.org

28/08/2024

Friday 30 Aug 2024
Thirsk Races, Thirsk Racecourse, Station Rd YO7 1QL.
All Creatures Great and Small Family Day. A celebration of Thirsk's heritage and proud association with James Herriot, this race day hosts a range of children's entertainment and racing making it the perfect summer family event. Free entertainment, including a petting farm, bouncy castles, slides, face painting, balloon modelling, fairground stalls. Gates open 11am, first race 1.55pm. From £15 (adult), under 18s free.
Tickets: On the gate or online.
email: [email protected]
www.thirskracecourse.net

28/08/2024

Friday 30 August
Bingo at Thirsk and Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QR. Cash prizes. All profits go to the Thirsk Christmas Lights (do not take your own snacks & drink). Licensed bar and coffees available 5.30pm-8pm in front of the Town Hall. Eyes down at 7.15pm.
Tickets on the door £14 all in.

22/08/2024

Now until Sunday 8 September
Another fantastic Yarnbombers display in Thirsk Market Place. Children's film and book characters in knitting and crotcheting all around the town.

22/08/2024

Friday 23 until Thursday 29 August
Deadpool Wolverine (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman
This year’s summer blockbuster! A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But when his home world faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctant Wolverine. On Sunday shown with subtitles. 7.30pm. £6 plus £1 booking fee if online. Tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door. www.ritzcinema.co.uk

22/08/2024

Monday 26 August
Snape Textile Group Annual Exhibition at the Joiner's Old Workshop, Laurel Grove, Snape near Bedale. A display of traditional and contemporary work produced by the group since the last exhibition. Also on the same day in the village: Snape Local HistoryGroup Exhibition, Annual Flower Show, Raffle and Afternoon Teas in the Chapel Schoolroom.

22/08/2024

Monday 26 August
Reeth Show, Reeth, Swaledale DL11 6AR.
Flowers, Vegetables, Children’s Classes, Industrial Classes, Art, Hound and Terrier Show. 9.30am-5pm. Adult £10, Child £2, Free parking. Tel: 07506 380393 email: [email protected]
www.reethshow.co.uk

Reeth Show is a traditional Dales Agricultural Show and has always     been a great family day out in the beautiful Dale of Swaledale.

22/08/2024

Monday 26 Aug
Open Garden, Pilmoor Cottages, Pilmoor, nr Helperby YO61 2QQ.
A year-round garden for rail enthusiasts and garden visitors alike. A ride on the 7¼" gauge railway runs through two acres of gardens and gives you the opportunity to view the garden from a different perspective. The journey takes you across water, through a little woodland area, past flower filled borders, and through a tunnel behind the rockery and water cascade. 1½ acre wildflower meadow and pond. 11am-5pm. £5, Child free.

22/08/2024

Monday 26 August
Thirsk Duck Race, Cod Beck, Norby, Thirsk.
A duck race down the Cod Beck! Great prizes! Beef burgers, cake stall, drinks & games! Family-fun afternoon! In support of Thirsk Youth Club. Duck tickets £2. tel: 07786 731072 Tickets can be purchased from local shops
email: [email protected]

TYC is a community youth group in East Thirsk, run by volunteers. Registered Charity number 1195274.

22/08/2024

Saturday 24 until Monday 26 Aug
Harrogate Food & Drink Festival, Ripley Castle Chapel Flats (by Ripley Cricket Club), Ripley Castle HG3 3AX.
Includes:
- Queen Tribute - We Are Champion (Saturday)
- Incredible Line up of AA Rosette Chefs in the Cookery Theatre
- Taylor Swift Tribute (Sunday)
- Biggest Food & Drink Line Up to Date
- Free Entertainment for All Ages. 10am-6pm. £10.95, Child £6.95, Under 5s free. Book tickets online www.harrogatefoodfestival.com

22/08/2024

Saturday 24 August
St Mary's Church Summer Fair, St Mary's Church, Thirsk YO7 1PR. Tombola, Raffle, Bric-a-brac, Produce Stall (jams, pickles, garden plants, fruit & veg), Craft & Art Stall. 10.30am - 2.00pm.

22/08/2024

Saturday 24 until Sunday 25 Aug
Living History Weekend, Eden Camp, Malton YO17 6RT.
The museum will be alive and kicking with re-enactors around every corner – displays, talks, and activities galore. 9am-5pm. Tickets £15, Child (5-16) £13 - online prices or just turn up. Tel: 01653 915214 email: [email protected] www.edencamp.co.uk/whats-on/living-history-weekend

Eden Camp Museum will be alive and kicking with reenactors around every

21/08/2024

Friday 23 until Sunday 25 August
World Axe Double-Bit Throwing Championships, Thirsk Racecourse. See the best throwers in the world compete for the ultimate title. Have-a-go at throwing axes and knives. Camping. Feasting. Quaffing. Viking market and more. Fun for all the family. Get axe-cited!. email: [email protected]

Axemore Throwing Club home page

21/08/2024

Friday 23 until Sunday 25 August
Beer and Music Festival, THE LITTLE 3, Finkle St. Thirsk.
A great selection of cask ales, ciders and lagers with live music throughout the weekend.

14/08/2024

Sunday 18 August
Summertime, Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS.
De Mowbray Music Festival - Mike Barfield, author, poet and cartoonist, presents Summertime, with Benjamin Ellin and the Festival Orchestra. Songs, poems and stories with audience participation. Then a performance of Peter and the Wolf with animated video to accompany the Festival Orchestra. 3pm.
Adults £10, under 16s £5, Family ticket (2+2) £26.
Tickets online or from Herriot Hospice shop in Thirsk.
email: [email protected]
www.demowbraymusic.com

14/08/2024

Sunday 18 August 2024
Thirsk Artisan Market, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY.
Locally-produced arts and crafts, food and drink. A diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. 10am-3pm.
email: [email protected]
www.littlebirdmade.com

14/08/2024

Saturday 17 August
Poets' Corner, Thirsk Market Place, de Mowbray Music Festival: An event for all the family!
Performers will be taking to the stage in the Market Place. Settle down with a coffee or an ice cream and enjoy 2 hours of performing arts by local and regional musicians and dancers.
10am to 12 noon. Free event. email: [email protected]
www.demowbraymusic.com

14/08/2024

Saturday 17 August
Thirsk Hall Summer Special, Thirsk Hall Sculpture Garden, Kirkgate YO7 1PL. There will be games on the lawn for children and a fully stocked bar for the adults. Frank Family Butchers will be doing a BBQ (food from 12pm - 8pm). 11am - 9pm. Entry £6.50, Concession £5.50, under 16s free. Tickets: Book online www.thirkhall.com

14/08/2024

Saturday 17 August
Evening of Jazz, Thirsk Athletics Club, YO7 1QP.
The band will be entertaining with a great selection of classics from the Great American Songbook. Fantastic returning vocalist Eleanor Sandars fronts the band with Alexander Barria. Bar and food available. 7.30pm. £15 adults/under 16s £12. www.demowbraymusic.com

14/08/2024

Saturday 17 August
Afternoon Tea, Thirkleby Parish Hall, Great Thirkleby YO7 2AT.
Go for cake and a cuppa and help raise funds for the village hall and Breast Cancer Now. Raffle, Guess the Number of Sweets, Lucky Lollies. From 2.30 - 3.30pm.

11/08/2024

Thirsk Walking Tours
A local guide will lead you on walking tours of Thirsk from Mon 12th Aug to Saturday 31 Aug. The tour starting times are:

Mondays: 10.30am and 2.30pm

Tuesdays: 2.30pm and 6pm

Wednesdays: 10.30am and 2.30pm

Thursdays: 10.30am and 6pm

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: 10.30am, 2.30pm and 6pm

If you have a spare hour or so see and hear about:
• Strange ancient 7ft skeletons
• Local Quaker links to Schindler
• The hermit of Thirsk
• The canal that never was
• The market square through the ages
• James Herriot and much more.

There is no fixed price – but donations would be welcome. Meet by the Clock tower in Thirsk Market Place, YO7 1EY.

No need to book, but you can contact
[email protected]
07467 696486