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Address & Ticket Prices

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

Tel: 01845 524234

E-mail: mail@worldofjamesherriot.com

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TICKET PRICES 2013

Adult: £8.50, Concession: £7.00
Children (5-15yrs): £5.00
Family Ticket (2+2): £24.00
Family Ticket (2+3): £28.00
Groups: £6.00



For an unforgetable family day out visit the World of James Herriot!

tourist attraction front doorAfter a £1.4 million investment and its grand opening in 1999 The World of James Herriot has attracted over half million visitors from far and wide making it a great family day out over the bank holiday- making it a great kids day out


A dedicated number of volunteers are always available to share their knowledge with visitors providing an insight into the life of a vet in the 1940's at a great family attraction and a fun day out for the family. Or if tour operator why not add us to your coach trips itinerary? With the coach park only 5 minutes walk The World of James Herriot is an ideal place for a stop off. With the May bank holiday approaching and 3 great new exhibits it makes for a great family day out during the kids school holidays.

 


The 1940's house in Thirsk offers visitors a wide variety of features including:

The 1940's Home

 tourist attraction

23 Kirkgate which has been restored to its original 1940's splendour, allowing visitors to journey back and experience the life and times of James Herriot

TV Set

TV

Get behind the scenes of the BBC series "All Creatures Great and Small" and step onto the set and become one of the cast members in the Herriot series

Interactive Gallery

museum virtual tour

Try your hand at becoming a vet in our interactive gallery, and see if you have what it takes to follow in the footsteps of James Herriot

Feature Film

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Enjoy a unique feature film produced exclusively for The World of James Herriot featuring previously unseen footage and interviews

The Original Austin 7 Car

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View our wonderfully restored car - as seen in the original James Herriot TV series 'All Creatures Great and Small'

Collection of Instruments

animal instruments

A 4000 piece archive show casing veterinary instruments from the past to the modern day making The World of James Herriot a great visitor attraction but also a top science museum



















 


town imagesBrowse around the shop at our range of unique gifts to top off your day at The World of James Herriot.

So take a trip to one of Yorkshire's most picturesque market towns and see why James Herriot is one of the county's best loved figures, and continues to attract visitors from around the globe to this great visitor attraction, offering great value for money and an unbeatable day out!