Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
The World of James Herriot
In or near South Kilvington.
The World of James Herriot — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Gerald England — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk · 1.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The World of James Herriot is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The World of James Herriot is a museum located in the original home and veterinary surgery of Alf Wight, the author known as James Herriot. Visitors can explore restored rooms and exhibits that showcase the life of a rural vet in 1940s Yorkshire, including hands-on activities for children and a collection of memorabilia.
Place summary
The World of James Herriot is a museum located in Yorkshire, postcode YO7. It is dedicated to the life and works of the famous veterinary surgeon and author James Herriot, showcasing his contributions to the field and literature. The museum provides insights into rural veterinary practice in the 20th century.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2333, -1.3453
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Thirsk
- Postcode
- YO7 1PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk — 1.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 9:30am–5:00pm
- Official site
- worldofjamesherriot.com
Sources
- osm: way/595847730 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The World of James Herriot?
- The World of James Herriot is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO7 1PL), in the parish of Thirsk.
- What is The World of James Herriot?
- The World of James Herriot — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The World of James Herriot?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO7 1PL.
- How do I get to The World of James Herriot?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO7 1PL.