World of James Herriot
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
The REAL home & surgery for James Herriot
The original home of All Creatures Great & Small - Like millions worldwide, you’ve probably read his books or watched All Creatures Great and Small, or maybe you’ve heard of James Herriot on the TV series The Yorkshire Vet. Well why not come and see where James Herriot, the world’s most famous vet, lived, worked and wrote his incredibly successful series of books based on his experiences as a young North Yorkshire vet.
There’s so much to see & do…
Walk through his fully-restored 1940s home and surgery in Thirsk; travel back in time to what life was like when James was practicing. See the car he drove, step into the TV set, try your hand at being a vet, plus so much more including interactive games for Herriot fans of all ages. A visit to the World of James Herriot is something you will never forget.
There’s so much to see & do…
Walk through his fully-restored 1940s home and surgery in Thirsk; travel back in time to what life was like when James was practicing. See the car he drove, step into the TV set, try your hand at being a vet, plus so much more including interactive games for Herriot fans of all ages. A visit to the World of James Herriot is something you will never forget.
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Opening Times
- Monday, 09:30 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 09:30 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 09:30 - 17:00
- Thursday, 09:30 - 17:00
- Friday, 09:30 - 17:00
- Saturday, 09:30 - 17:00
- Sunday, 09:30 - 17:00
Winter Season: From 1st November
Open: 10am
Last entry: 3.00pm
Close: 4.00pm (subject to change)
7 days a week!
Note: Please allow yourself around 90 minutes to view the museum.
Christmas Opening Times
We are closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-16) : £5.00
- Adult (17-18+) : £8.50
- Babies and Toddlers (0-3) : Free
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
FAQs
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Toilets
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Food & Drink
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Contact Details
World Of James Herriot
23 Kirkgate
Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 1PL
England
Tel: 01845524234
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
We are a two minute walk away from Thirsk market place with bus routes, and two miles away from Thirsk train station.
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