May 12, 2024. Step out and support Herriot Hospice Homecare by taking on the Herriot Hike 2024! This 9 mile sponsored walk along Sutton Bank takes in what James Herriot himself called ‘the finest view in England’ – but make up your mind for yourself on Sunday 12 May! For more information email : [email protected]

We are very excited to announce that the loveable doggy duo, Bluey and Bingo are coming to Lightwater Valley on 11th & 12th May. Come and see the inexhaustible Bluey and her endlessly curious, little sister Bingo as they make personal appearances at intervals throughout the day.All included in your adventure park day ticket, with no extra cost ...

Spring Season 2024 at The Courthouse!

We are excited to announce a variety of bright and bold workshops, exhibitions, performances and screenings for the January - April period. With almost 200 creative events and activities, there is something for everyone.

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Wellbeing for Body, Mind & Spirit. Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. This event is for anyone living with low energy, chronic fatigue or Long-Covid. Helen Warwick, Creative Therapist & Chaplain, will be offering healing ways to find a life-giving path through fatigue, physical & psychological ...

Leisure cycling around the Hambleton lanes, with a café stop, at a pace to suit the weakest rider; each Tuesday from 10am until 2pm. New riders welcome on the first Tuesday of the month. After three rides, ladies are requested to join Cycling UK. For more information click here

BresBet Ladies' Day. Thirsk Racecourse, Station Road, Thirsk YO7 1QL. Where fashion and glamour meet the racecourse. Enter Best Dressed competitions and enjoy the electric atmosphere, live music from The Emerald Thieves. Gates open 11am, first race 1.10pm. For more info click here

Thirsk Ladies Cycle Group. Outside Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre YO7 1LU. Leisure cycling around the Hambleton lanes, with a café stop, at a pace to suit the weakest rider; each Tuesday from 10am until 2pm. New riders welcome on the first Tuesday of the month. After three rides, ladies are requested to join Cycling UK. For more info click ...

Weekend bus to the Moors. This year Thirsk Moorsbus Days are both Saturday & Sunday. The Moorsbus leaves Thirsk Market Place and arrives in Helmsley via Coxwold, Byland Abbey and Ampleforth. There is one bus from Thirsk on Saturdays, three per day on Sundays & Bank Holiday Monday. The service is run by a non-profit organisation and is reliant ...

BresBet Sausage & Cider Evening at Thirsk Racecourse. An evening of racing alongside a sausage and cider festival showcasing some of Yorkshire's premium brands! Our friends at Heck will be supplying the sausages with a range of pork, chicken and vegetarian bangers on offer! Masham Cider and a range of other local independent cider makers will ...

Fabric Sculpted Fairy Houses workshop at Rural Arts. Using fabric sculpting techniques, you will create your very own magical fairy house for your home or garden. In this workshop you will work with artist, Abigail Lagden, to learn basic fabric sculpting techniques, and use materials and embellishments to create a magical fairy house for your home ...

Circus Family Day at Thirsk Racecourse. With performances from The National Festival Circus! An exciting day for the whole family, with endless amounts of children’s entertainment. Gates open 11am. First race starts at 2.10pm. For more information click here

Rusty Bikers For Women meeting at Sowerby Gateway entrance at 10am. Thirsk Breeze rides, helping women to feel more confident about getting back on a bike and make new friends. The event is free to enter. Phone Gillian Crane for more information on 07979 997310. Alternatively click here

Thirsk Farmers Market is unlike other markets all our stallholders are local independent businesses who grow, rear or produce the food or drink on their stall. They're passionate about what they do and it shows. 9am to 2pm. For more information click here

Thirsk and Sowerby Festival on the flatts is an amazing family event, full on fun, live music and much much more. We cannot wait to see you between 10am/4pm on Sunday 6th August 2023 to show you what we have in store. For more information click here

The William Hill Summer Cup, one of our busiest race meetings of the year with live music from The Black Marcs. For more information click here

Flower Power Plant Fair at Sion Hill Hall, Kirby Wiske, Thirsk YO7 4ET. Flower Power Plant Fairs bring together the very best in Northern Growers and Nurseries. Quality plants, grown in the UK, and usually propagated and nurtured by the growers. The fairs enable plant enthusiasts and keen gardeners to meet, learn from the experts and buy the latest ...

Clash of Crowns, Thirsk Community Library, Meadowfields, Chapel St. Thirsk YO7 1TH. The Battle of Byland 1322 - Yorkshire's forgotten conflict. Author Harry Pearson will talk about the battle on our doorstep & its 700th commemoration last year. Refreshments included. Please pledge your support and pop along. All proceeds to keep the Library Doors ...

Rural Arts, The Courthouse , Thirsk are hosting Othello - an extraordinary new production of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy, directed by Clint Dyer with a cast that includes Giles Terera (Hamilton), Rosy McEwen (The Alienist) and Paul Hilton (The Inheritance). She’s a bright, headstrong daughter of a senator; elevated by her status but stifled ...

Irish Day at the Thirsk Racecourse. Come dressed in your favourite Irish themed outfits and enjoy a fun packed day. With hospitality packages, great group discounts, and offers available, it’s a wonderful day out for all the family. Pre- book online for discounted tickets and group offers or pay on the gates! Live music from the Emerald Thieves. ...

Book launch of 'The Tales & Tails of a Yorkshire Vet' Peter Wright's new book. You are invited to join us for an evening at the bookshop where well known vet & author Peter will be introducing his new book The evening includes complimentary refreshments & a book signing. Booking is essential so pick up your free ticket in store now, or ...

As part of the National Coronation and to celebrate the coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms - a big lunch will be taking pace on the Sowerby Parochial Field, Front Street. Bring food - free tea, coffee and soft drinks on site. No ticket needed. Noon - 4pm. free.

Thirsk Hunt Cup Day is the most prolific race day in our calendar with first class racing. Watch top horses compete to be crowned Thirsk Hunt Cup Winner 2023. Event organisers will be streaming the official Coronation Ceremony before racing and all the celebrations throughout the afternoon. It'll be a real carnival of celebration with stilt walkers, ...

Join us for a flurry of festive shopping on the 10th and 11th December. Sitting along side our Father Christmas Experience, you can do a spot of shopping whilst enjoying festive delights including our real reindeer, and guinea pig nativity scene!

With a variety of stalls you can really get ahead of the game with your Christmas shopping – whether ...

Beat the crowds to get your hands on some incredible gifts and treats for yourself at our Charity Preview Evening on Friday 9th December (6pm – 9pm).

There is a small entrance fee of £5 that can be booked online or paid at the door. We will also be running a raffle that night with gifts from some of the stall holders and other, larger donations. ...

For the second year running, we are thrilled that Father Christmas will be visiting Thirsk Lodge Barns.

Firstly he is joining us on the 10th and 11th December, alongside our festive Christmas Market. Please note that there are less crafts available during these two days, however we still have the reindeer, foodie options and you can enjoy ...

Have you considered heading over to Lightwater Valley for our Best of British May half-term week, filled with celebrations and jubilations to honour our Queen’s Jubilee.

LOOK FORWARD TO FUN-FILLED ADVENTURES WITH A ROYAL TWIST INCLUDING…

Live on the Lawns! Live music (31st of May)

Dance-along-a-Disco – get your dance moves at ...

The Going will be updated 5 days prior to the race meeting. Whether you have been racing before or are considering coming along but not sure what to expect, our step by step guide will help you make the most of your day and ensure you enjoy your raceday experience at Thirsk Races. Children under 18 GO FREE to every race meeting at thirsk when accompanied ...

The Going will be updated 5 days prior to the race meeting. Whether you have been racing before or are considering coming along but not sure what to expect, our step by step guide will help you make the most of your day and ensure you enjoy your raceday experience at Thirsk Races. Children under 18 GO FREE to every race meeting at thirsk when accompanied ...

The Going will be updated 5 days prior to the race meeting. Whether you have been racing before or are considering coming along but not sure what to expect, our step by step guide will help you make the most of your day and ensure you enjoy your raceday experience at Thirsk Races. Children under 18 GO FREE to every race meeting at thirsk when accompanied ...

The Going will be updated 5 days prior to the race meeting. Whether you have been racing before or are considering coming along but not sure what to expect, our step by step guide will help you make the most of your day and ensure you enjoy your raceday experience at Thirsk Races. Children under 18 GO FREE to every race meeting at thirsk when accompanied ...

The Going will be updated 5 days prior to the race meeting. Whether you have been racing before or are considering coming along but not sure what to expect, our step by step guide will help you make the most of your day and ensure you enjoy your raceday experience at Thirsk Races. Children under 18 GO FREE to every race meeting at thirsk when accompanied ...