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Step inside… The World of James Herriot
The original home of All Creatures Great & Small!
Like millions worldwide, you’ve probably read his books or watched All Creatures Great and Small, or maybe you’ve heard of James Herriot on the TV series The Yorkshire Vet. Well why not come and see where James Herriot, the world’s most famous vet, lived, worked and wrote his incredibly successful series of books based on his experiences as a young North Yorkshire vet.
There’s so much to see & do…
Walk through his fully-restored 1940s home and surgery in Thirsk; travel back in time to what life was like when James was practicing. See the car he drove, step into the TV set, try your hand at being a vet, plus so much more including interactive games for Herriot fans of all ages. A visit to the World of James Herriot is something you will never forget.
EVENT NEWS!
Join us for our 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner on the 5th of October 2024.
The World of James Herriot visitor attraction opened in 1999 so this year we are celebrating 25 years and have a special ‘Black-Tie Dinner’ planned for Saturday 5th October 2024 at The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn. The event will bring together a range of entertainment, James Herriot’s son and daughter, Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Vet team, plus special guests.
Dress code: Smart suit & tie.
“There’s loads to see and do behind that famous red door… Well worth a visit to experience his workplace, home and where his writing emerged”.
Visit the original home and surgery
Are you a fan of All Creatures Great & Small?
Come and see where it all began…
See our new All Creatures Great & Small exhibit room including the original model of the surgery from the new series on Channel 5.