Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thirsk Museum
In or near South Kilvington.
Thirsk Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Mike Kirby — 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
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Thirsk Museum 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
Thirsk Museum is located in the historic house where Thomas Lord, the founder of Lord’s Cricket Ground, was born. Visitors can explore various exhibits that showcase local life, industry, and cricketing memorabilia, as well as unique artifacts like the bones of a Saxon Giant and the Busby Stoop Chair legend.
Place summary
Thirsk Museum is located in Yorkshire, postcode YO7. This museum showcases the history and heritage of Thirsk and the surrounding area, offering insights into local culture and notable figures.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2332, -1.3443
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Thirsk
- Postcode
- YO7 1PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Phone
- 07596 483416
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk — 1.9 km
- Opening
- easter-Oct 31 10:00-16:00; Su,PH off
- Official site
- www.thirskmuseum.org
Sources
- osm: node/4815533995 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thirsk Museum?
- Thirsk Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO7 1PQ), in the parish of Thirsk.
- What is Thirsk Museum?
- Thirsk Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thirsk Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO7 1PQ.
- How do I get to Thirsk Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO7 1PQ.