James Herriot News Blog

All Creatures Great and Small stars Samuel West and Nicholas Ralph guest at The World of James Herriot 25th anniversary dinner - and see Sam West play the theme tune on the...

The World of James Herriot family visitor attraction is a wonderful destination for anyone interested in the life and work of James Herriot, a British vet and author who...

When: Friday 4th November at 11am to 1pm Rosie Page and Jim Wight, daughter and son of Alf Wight OBE (James Herriot) will be signing a new book “The Wonderful World of James...

The staff at www.worldofjamesherriot.com would like to thank Brian Fetwell, for sending the message and photo below, over to us. We would like to wish him all the very best...

Award-winning attraction, World of James Herriot in Thirsk celebrates its 10th Anniversary as a private sector business this April. Ian Ashton, managing director of the...

Today, the 5th of November 2021, marks the 80th wedding anniversary of Alf Wight and his wife, Joan. They were married in St Mary's Church here in the market town of Thirsk.

Original article by Tony Gillan, Sunderland Echo. A blue plaque at the birthplace of a world famous author has finally been unveiled in Sunderland. Alf Wight was born in...

World of James Herriot is Winner of the Triumph over Adversity Award in the Rural Business Awards 2020/21 The World of James Herriot in Thirsk is a winner of the Triumph...

The board of Directors of the World of James Herriot Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of John Gallery onto their main board as part of ongoing success of the...

Thirsk & District Business Association, Annual Shop Window Dressing Award 2020. Won by Kate Pawlett, Director & Centre Manager of World of James Herriot Ltd, Thirsk,...

Coming to MASTERPIECE on PBS January 10, 2021, All Creatures Great and Small! Your chance to see: Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot, along with Samuel West, Callum Woodhouse,...

Screening of new All Creatures Great and Small TV Series   We are both very excited about the new adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small. The production company,...

All Creatures Great & Small returns to our small screens soon on Channel 5 Written by Ben Vanstone (The Last Kingdom) and directed by Brian Percival (Downton Abbey)....

First visitors after lockdown at the World of James Herriot welcomed by The Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright   Peter Wright, Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Vet was on hand with...

The board of Directors of the World of James Herriot Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Kate Pawlett onto their main board as part of ongoing success of the...

It goes without saying that Alf Wight, better known to everyone as ‘James Herriot’, loved dogs! His love of the nation’s favourite family pet is mentioned many times in his...

Mayor of Thirsk presents Certificate of Appreciation Award to Volunteers at World of James Herriot   Mayor of Thirsk, Hazel Dalgleish-Brown and Thirsk Town Council has...

James Herriot Puzzle book created by local author based on the books and the T.V. series “All Creatures Great and Small”. A new puzzle book has been created by Julian...

World of James Herriot team to visit and meet Moscow’s Herriot Fans for James Herriot Exhibition at The State Darwin Museum Moscow in Russia An invitation to the State...

Ekaterina Anikushina is the top breeder of English Springer Spaniels in Bolshaya Vruda, Russia and whilst visiting the UK in May, Ekaterina visited the World of James...

Published: January 2017 Watching TV shows about animals or being around animals is a great way to get rid of January blues. Here’s why animals can improve health and...

NEW BOOK: "ALL MEMORIES GREAT & SMALL" Released in December 2016 as part of the 100th birthday celebrations for James Herriot, All Memories Great & Small is...

It is a sad fact that Alf Wight died twenty years ago this year.  Thankfully for us, as you know, he left an extraordinary legacy.  His books have been read, bookmarked,...

The World of James Herriot has been awarded Gold in the Small Visitor Attraction category at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2015 Ceremony. The Gold Award...

We are consistently voted the number 1 visitor attraction in Thirsk -  and here's why... “Such a great museum for Herriot fans.” 5 of 5 stars We highly enjoyed the tour. We...

Calling all group organisers, tour operators and coach companies! The World of James Herriot is a perfect place to visit in North Yorkshire and will take your guests on a...

Here at The World of James Herriot we often get letters and emails from grateful visitors or enthusiastic fans.  This always makes us proud as we are keepers, if you like,...

James Herriot, as I’m sure you are aware, is popular with readers all over the world. Interest in Alf Wight, the vet and James Herriot, the author  is still huge.  This was...