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Discover the real world of the man behind the fictional vet in the hit TV series
'ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL'

OPENING TIMES & PRICES
Tel: 01845 524234

November to March - 10am until 4pm (last entry 3pm)
April to October - 10am until 5pm (last entry 4pm)
Closed - Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and all January

Adult - £8.50; Concessions - £5.50; Children (6-16) - £5
Family (two adults and two children) - £22
Family (two adults and three children) - £26
GROUP RATES: Adult - £6; Seniors - £5; Children - £5 Buy tickets online

Welcome to The World of James Herriot Visitor Attraction in Thirsk

Herriot Blog.....

Jim is appearing at the Hay on Wye literary festival on June 8th with John Louis Stempel (author of The Young James Herriot) to discuss 'The Making of the Young James Herriot'. Click here for full details of the festival

Tea & Talk with Jim or Rosie

Enjoy tea time with Alf Wight's son or daughter, as they provide a guided tour of Skeldale House while sharing memories and ancedotes of their famous father over tea and cakes.

Dates: June 14th & 28th, July 19th, Aug 2nd, 16th & 30th. Time: 4pm to 6pm. Cost: £30 per person, including a personally signed copy of Jim's book - "The Real James Herriot".

CLICK HERE to book your place online!

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Enjoy a great family day out at the World of James Herriot museum - one of Yorkshire's premier visitor attractions!

Set in the picturesque market town of Thirsk, 23 Kirkgate is home to the world famous vet-cum-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.

Come and get behind the scenes of the BBC series, and see what has been capturing the hearts and minds of so many around the world, all the while putting Yorkshire firmly on the map.




World of James Herriot Ltd, 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PL

Tel: 01845 524234