Free walking tour of Thirsk with a local knowledgeable guide
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Free walking tour of Thirsk with a local knowledgeable guide

Join us for a leisurely stroll through Thirsk with a local guide who knows all the hidden gems and stories of the town.

By Discover Thirsk Walking Tours

Location

Thirsk Tourist Information

93A Market Place Thirsk YO7 1EY United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

How might the market place have looked in 1145?

  • What cruel practice was banned in the market place in 1835?
  • See where the Hermit of Thirsk lived
  • Hear about the surprising Thirsk link to Lord Horatio Nelson’s amputation
  • See where the strange ancient 7ft skeleton was found
  • Where did people “take the waters” to cure illnesses?
  • View the remains of the canal that never was and what lies beneath…….

Join me in this fascinating journey through the history of Thirsk

These tours last 1.5 hrs

Meet at Thirsk tourist information centre in the market square (in front of the door)

And please wear sensible shoes

No fixed price but donations gratefully received

Frequently asked questions

Are these tours free?

Yes, but donations are always gratefully received

Where do we meet?

Outside the door of the tourist information office in the market place

What should I wear?

Please wear sensible shoes as we will be walking over cobbles and uneven ground

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, if they are well behaved

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Discover Thirsk Walking Tours
Free
Multiple dates