Thirsk
in North Yorkshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.233 and -1.344 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 13' 58" and W -1° 20' 38"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:31 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:47 am and 3:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Thirsk

Thirsk in North Yorkshire (England) with it's 9,953 inhabitants is a city in United Kingdom about 195 mi (or 314 km) north of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Thirsk is now 10:31 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Thirsk, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Linton-On-Ouse in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey in a distance of 38 mi (or 61 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Northallerton, Raskelf, Angram Grange, Husthwaite and Yarm. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 37 °F

Morning Temperature -3°C / 27 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Night Temperature 0°C / 32 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 998 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 8% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

4°C (39 °F)
0°C (32 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

2°C (35 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Rain and snow, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Golden Fleece Hotel

Address
0,1 mi
42 Market Place
YO7 1LL Thirsk
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Old Oak Tree

Address
1,2 mi
South Kilvington
YO7 2NL Thirsk
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Whitestonecliffe Inn

Address
3,5 mi
Sutton-Under-Whitestonecliffe
YO7 2PR Thirsk
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Thirsk

Address
1,4 mi
SOWERBY GATEWAY NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO7 1FA THIRSK
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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MrJim251's public announcement: Halloween AND I WEAR TIGHTS IN PUBLIC

Published: October 31, 2012
Length: 59:38 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: MrJim251

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QUAD BIKE OFF ROAD EXPERIENCE WITH YORKSHIRE OUTDOORS

Published: September 18, 2013
Length: 58:52 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Yorkshire Outdoors

Few outdoor activities are as exciting as quad biking, and at Yorkshire Outdoors, the quad experience is superior to any other you'll find in the UK. The high quality of the quads, the professional...


4x4 LAND ROVER DEFENDER OFF ROAD EXPERIENCE WITH YORKSHIRE OUTDOORS

Published: September 18, 2013
Length: 01:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Yorkshire Outdoors

Yorkshire's most exhilarating 4x4 off-road driving course offers groups, individuals and even children the challenge of handling a four-wheel drive vehicle over rugged terrain with hills, bumps,...


WENSLEYDALE RAILWAY

Published: April 21, 2009
Length: 38:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: LES BELK

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WOODLAND LAKES, CARLTON MINIOTT, THIRSK

Published: January 20, 2015
Length: 38:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RR Carping

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Thirsk Guitar Show Rob Stephenson ,,Treadstone Guitars

Published: May 04, 2014
Length: 42:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bruce Barlow

Rob From Treadstone Guitars ,,Handmade Cigar Box Guitars.


Season 2 Episode 5: Thirsk 07/03/2015

Published: March 07, 2015
Length: 37:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ricky Nowis

Filmed on 07/03/2015. Here, we see a variety of HST's Cross Country Voygers, freights and Virgin East Coast 225's. We also get a surprise with 2 test trains. Unfortunately, I just missed one...


23-07-05 6233 Dalton near Thirsk

Published: July 19, 2008
Length: 56:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: profatkwvr

The train was doing 78 MPH at this point.


TV Aerials Thirsk

Published: August 07, 2012
Length: 30:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Garry Pearce

Thirsk Aerial and Satellite TV Installers Fitting Aerials and Satellites in Thirsk. We are fully qualified, professional and are able to offer you the following services at competitive prices:...


185 122 at Thirsk Station 2010

Published: July 19, 2011
Length: 22:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nova Wheels


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Thirsk rail crash (1967)

The Thirsk rail crash occurred on 31 July 1967 at Thirsk, Yorkshire, England on the British Rail East Coast Main Line.

Located at 54.202, -1.343 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway accidents in England, Railway accidents in 1967, 1967 in England, History of North Yorkshire, Rail transport in North Yorkshire, Transport disasters in Yorkshire

Thirsk Racecourse

Thirsk Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England. The course is a left handed oval of about 1m2f with a 3f finishing straight and a 6f chute. The present course opened in 1923, but racing had taken place on the old course over 200 years earlier. The main road from Ripon to Thirsk runs past the course, and it is very popular with northern trainers. In 1940 it staged the war-time substitute St. Leger.

Located at 54.2323, -1.35742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Horse racing venues in Yorkshire, Sports venues in North Yorkshire

St Oswald's Church, Sowerby

St Oswald's Church is in Sowerby, North Yorkshire, England. It is named after Oswald of Northumbria. The earliest church at Sowerby, of which any part remains, appears to have been built about 1140. The fine south doorway was probably built in the eleventh century and most of the stone work in the south wall of the nave is of medieval date. The tower, which contains the remains of the Norman church, was built in the fifteenth century with a hagioscope through which the altar is seen.

Located at 54.2263, -1.3402 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches in North Yorkshire

Zillah Bell Contemporary Art

The Zillah Bell Art Gallery is an independent contemporary art gallery housed in a Grade II Listed Building in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England. Since opening in 1988 it has more than doubled its wall space and is a venue for a variety of contemporary artists. The gallery exhibits a wide variety of local and national artists including among others, Norman Ackroyd, Deirdre Borlase, Colin Britton, Mike Clay, Robin Hazlewood, Jason Hicklin, Roger Kohn, Janet Moodie and Jonathan Trowell.

Located at 54.2328, -1.34421 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Contemporary art galleries in the United Kingdom, Grade II listed buildings in North Yorkshire, Buildings and structures in North Yorkshire, Art galleries established in 1988, 1988 establishments in England

The World of James Herriot

The World of James Herriot is a museum attraction in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England. The museum covers the life and books of the 20th century veterinarian and author James Herriot (1916–1995) within the Yorkshire Dales.

Located at 54.2336, -1.34485 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in North Yorkshire, Historic house museums in North Yorkshire, Biographical museums in North Yorkshire, Medical museums in the United Kingdom, Literary museums in England, Yorkshire Dales, Hambleton, Buildings with blue plaques, Veterinary medicine, Museums established in 1995, 1995 establishments in England

capture of the webcam Thirsk: Market Place, Yorkshire

Thirsk: Market Place, Yorkshire, Thirsk (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
تریسک, XTK