Thirsk Museum
Thirsk Museum
4.5
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Kanelbullar
62 contributions
Sep 2022
Charming wee museum, staffed by kindly volunteers. Well worth a visit. Very tolerant of wild children and helping to engage them.
Written September 26, 2022
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16shepherdj
Bristol, UK6 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
I lovely small museum which allows you to find out about some of the history in the local area. The staff - who are all volunteers - are friendly and are happy to expand on the information which is shown on the signs. The entry is free but a donation is appreciated.
Written August 3, 2022
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Michael K
London, UK505 contributions
Oct 2021
Engaging small museum just over the road from the better-known museum of Thirsk's other great son. In some ways this small town museum resembles others around the country, containing items of local history and curiosity (like the "cursed" Busby Stoop chair) in rather cramped surroundings, but staffed generously by volunteers. Of course, its main claim to fame is as the birthplace of Thirsk's other great son; Thomas Lord. Even if you know little about cricket, you will surely have heard of Lord's Cricket Ground in London, the world headquarters of cricket. For that achievement alone, you would think that Thomas Lord would have greater honour in his home town. I suppose that, since Lord's itself has its own museum, he is better celebrated there than here. All the same, it is worth visiting this little museum to visit the shrine of cricket's most famous name.
Written October 21, 2021
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eyupkeith
Louth, UK65 contributions
Jul 2021
This was the World of James Heriot and was very interesting, the staff were very friendly and helpful . Loads of information of the life of the vet and the work he did around the Thirsk area ,also info on Peter Wright and Julian Norton from The TV series "The Yorkshire Vet"
Written July 24, 2021
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Look with caleb
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Family
Although the museum is quite small the volunteers absolutely made this a worth while stop on our trip we attended today 10/7/21 and the lady who unfortunately we didn’t catch her name was amazing with the little ones. There is a fun little quiz to do to find out who’s taking the biscuit! The attraction is completely free with the advisory of a donation of which we were more than happy to pay. To any family’s who are holidaying\camping in the area it’s definitely worth the stop!!
Written July 10, 2021
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Master Jonjon
London, UK344 contributions
May 2021
WHAT IT IS.
Exhibition showcasing local stories. Including a serial-killing cursed chair. No touching.
More history and prehistory upstairs.
GETTING THERE.
Nearest station: Thirsk.
Exit the station and walk east along A61 for half an hour. You'll then reach Thirsk's city centre.
As you reach the square (Market Place), turn left into Kirkgate. The museum will be in less than a minute.
Exhibition showcasing local stories. Including a serial-killing cursed chair. No touching.
More history and prehistory upstairs.
GETTING THERE.
Nearest station: Thirsk.
Exit the station and walk east along A61 for half an hour. You'll then reach Thirsk's city centre.
As you reach the square (Market Place), turn left into Kirkgate. The museum will be in less than a minute.
Written June 4, 2021
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Kevin B
Burnham-On-Sea, UK66 contributions
Oct 2020
Lovely little museum. Full of interesting items and information about the area. Very helpful staff and well laid out. Worth popping in while you at Thirsk.
Well organized in these strange times we are having.
Well organized in these strange times we are having.
Written October 15, 2020
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freddiedoncaster
Stockton-on-Tees, UK2,519 contributions
Aug 2019
Tucked away in the market town of Thirsk you will find this hidden gem of a museum.
Knowledgeable staff await, to tell you about the local history.
The artefacts are also well displayed.
Knowledgeable staff await, to tell you about the local history.
The artefacts are also well displayed.
Written May 24, 2020
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Paul S
Lichfield, UK46 contributions
Oct 2019
Lovely little museum.A hidden gem.very interesting.well run and well presented.A must if you visit thirsk.
Written October 25, 2019
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Steve W
1,276 contributions
Oct 2019
A Great social History Interesting Museum so much to see a quaint small building
allot of careful thought gone into Themes and Threads. a well worth to visit
allot of careful thought gone into Themes and Threads. a well worth to visit
Written October 13, 2019
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loulubelle15
Bristol, UK17 contributions
Is this place dog welcome
Steve M
Redcar, UK727 contributions
I cannot recall if they have a published policy on dogs. The building is quite small - it's an old cottage-style terraced house. The passages and stairs are quite narrow and the displays areas are quite crowded with exhibits. A small well-mannered dog might be accepted but larger or 'frisky' animals would endanger the displays.
Best to contact them directly: Tel. 01845 527707
or visit their web site for contact details.
carolmarshall45
New Malden, UK
I am told there is information on the Coverdale family from whom I am decended. Is this correct?
Stephen W
Newton Aycliffe, UK598 contributions
To be honest I don't know. The museum is a small local history museum run by very friendly and informative volunteers. I'm sure if you gave them a ring they would be more than helpful to assist in this.
Thirsk Museum - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
Frequently Asked Questions about Thirsk Museum
- Thirsk Museum is open:
- Mon - Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Hotels near Thirsk Museum:
- (0.10 mi) Golden Fleece Hotel
- (0.06 mi) Kirkgate House Hotel
- (0.11 mi) The Three Tuns Hotel
- (0.05 mi) 2 bedroom accommodation in Thirsk
- (0.08 mi) Eskdale Cottage
- Restaurants near Thirsk Museum:
- (0.02 mi) Magic Wok
- (0.05 mi) Racha Thai Bistro
- (0.06 mi) Yorks Of Thirsk
- (0.06 mi) Bianco Ristorante Thirsk
- (0.05 mi) Upstairs Downstairs Tearooms Deli & Sandwich Bar
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