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Support a good cause

Support a good cause

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...

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Best Christmas Window 2020

Best Christmas Window 2020

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

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It’s Great to Be Back!

It’s Great to Be Back!

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...

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NEW James Herriot Puzzle book

NEW James Herriot Puzzle book

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...

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From Russia with Love

From Russia with Love

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...

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The Yorkshire Vet

The Yorkshire Vet

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,...

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Number 1 on TripAdvisor

Number 1 on TripAdvisor

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...

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Group Visits

Group Visits

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...

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Letter from America

Letter from America

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,...

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James Herriot, Man of the World

James Herriot, Man of the World

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...

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