The most amazing look back in time to a more gentle pace of life. The vets instruments and lotions and potions are wonderful to see. Very reasonable to enter and you can spend hours looking about and interacting with exibits.

Spent an afternoon here with our 6 year old granddaughter. We were so impressed with the high standard that this museum has been completed to. A very interesting set of exhibits and sets complemented by a fun filled interactive experience upstairs. Thoroughly recommended for young and old (us) alike. We’ll be back as I’m sure there were things we must have missed - lots to take in! Oh, yes, the staff - very friendly and welcoming, made us feel at home here.

Thanks to Alf Wight, the famous veterinarian and his foresight to write about his exploits, The Word of James Herriot provides visitors with a totally unique experience. Based in the original veterinarian practice in Thirsk, from your arrival and genuine warm welcome from the reception staff , you have before you his books, TV cameras and part studios from the original series All Creatures Great & Small, house over 2 floors , a short yet informative film about how & why he became an author , and an extensive collection of veterinary instruments, medications, and so much more besides. When taking visitors I always recommend a minimum of 1-2 hours to explore & experience this unique attraction. No surprises how many accolades it has won .

Have always loved all of the all creatures great and small so decided to go here on our way up north last year. We all enjoyed the experience. It’s not a large museum, but lots to look at. I would recommend going here if you have a spare hour or so.

We were excited to visit the James Herriot Museum in Thirsk - we actually stayed a night in Thirsk at the King's Arms. (Which was fantastic.) The Museaum was so much more than we had expected. We only wish we had been able to bring our grandchildren with us. We were so very happy we came and visited.

A wonderful slice of life in the Yorkshire Dales in an earlier age, as well as the life of a Vet, and of course the wonderful books of James Herriott and the films/televsion spin offs - like 3 museums in one! Something for all ages. ] Lovely staff - very friendly and helpful. A great family place.

Like stepping back in time to a visit a wonderful friend. My husband and I have read the Herriot books since they first came out in the '70s. Friendly and helpful staff greet you upon arrival. The museum (home) tour is easily self negotiated with interesting exhibits and even a fun interactive room for kids (of all ages!). Veterinary life and tools used in Herriot's time give you a great historical snapshot of the profession. They even feature the Yorkshire Vets in displays and also the current All Creatures Great and Small cast and series. A friendly staff member took our picture with the James Herriot statue. Even the bus ride from York to Thirsk was a pleasant experience. Hope to someday return.

My visit to James Herriot World was during a family holiday to the England and Scotland. I had waited a lifetime to experience the Yorkshire Dales. A place that was brought to life to me by the words of James Herriot during my childhood reading. The visit to James Herriot World was the cherry on top of my Yorkshire visit and it did not disappoint. Just walking through the Thirsk/Darrowby practice felt absolutely surreal. It was a dream come true for a middle aged woman who was once a little girl in Western Australia so captivated by the tales of James Herriot.

Great museum, paying homage to Alf Wight, the creator of James Herriot, the vet. There were static and interactive displays, information about Alf's life as a country vet, and his foray into writing. The original All Creatures Great and Small series, and movies, were on display, and the new series is also featured. Skeldale House was lovely to look through, and it was a lot different to when we visited it 24 years ago. I would highly recommend it, especially if you are a fan of the series.

I read James Herriott books as a teenager, and enjoyed the films and TV series...so it was a must for me to visit the actual home and surgery (not the TV set) when I visited Yorkshire. It was a step back in time too, showing life in the 1950s/60s..so interesting. I was not disappointed.