Discover the Real-Life Inspirations Behind All Creatures Great and Small
Thirsk, North Yorkshire – A brand-new James Herriot Walking Tour is set to launch in Thirsk, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the hometown of the world-famous veterinary surgeon and author, Alf Wight OBE—better known by his pen name, James Herriot.
Starting on Good Friday, 18th April 2025, at 12 noon and lasting around two hours, the inaugural walk will take place free of charge, allowing locals and visitors to experience the tour first-hand and provide feedback.
Bookings for future tours can be made via this link.
Future tours will be available for £5 per person, or a combined ticket to visit the museum and take the walking tour will be £10 when booked together saving £3.50 making it a perfect addition to a visit to the World of James Herriot.
Beginning at the World of James Herriot, the tour will guide participants through key locations in Thirsk that inspired Herriot’s beloved All Creatures Great and Small books, films, and television series. From the original veterinary surgery to significant town landmarks, this immersive experience will offer fresh insights into the life and legacy of James Herriot.
John Gallery, Chairman of the Herriot Country Tourism Group and Marketing Director of the World of James Herriot, commented…
“This new walking tour will give guests insights into the real James Herriot (Alf Wight OBE) in his home town of Thirsk and the original home and surgery where his All Creatures Great and Small stories first began. Thirsk is the actual town that became the fictional Darrowby in the books, films, and TV series, the sixth season of which is currently being filmed and will be shown on Channel 5 this autumn.”
This exciting new addition to Herriot Country tourism is expected to draw fans from across the UK and beyond, offering them a deeper connection to the stories and settings that have captivated generations.
John Gallery, Marketing Director World of James Herriot in Veterinary Outfit ready to Lead Guests on the James Herriot Walking Tour in Thirsk.
