Thirsk, North Yorkshire · Friday, 4th September 2026
Featured Event in Thirsk
Highlighted pick from the upcoming events calendar — something special happening in and around Thirsk, North Yorkshire.
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This month's featured event
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📅 Saturday, September 19th 2026
Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS.
Rowan McCabe returns to the stage with Hard Knocks, with Special Guest - Olivia Mulliganan - an engaging mix of spoken word and comedy exploring themes of community and connection.
Rowan is joined by local poet Olivia Mulligan for an evening of entertaining and thought-provoking performance.
Part of Bookmarked: Thirsk.
7.30pm.
£13 - £20
Tickets: Online
Tel: 01845 526536
Email: admin@ruralarts.org
Web: ruralarts.org
Supporting the community
Community Works Thirsk
Car Share Scheme
Community Works supports people in need across Thirsk and the surrounding area, situated at 14a Market Place, YO7 1LB. Their Car Share Scheme helps individuals access essential transportation for hospital visits, doctor and dentist appointments, and important meetings.
This service is especially beneficial for those who lack access to a car or face challenges using public transport.
- Volunteer drivers generously offering their time and vehicles
- Low cost — passengers contribute to fuel expenses only
- Accessible support for those in rural or remote areas
- Strengthening community connections across Thirsk
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About Thirsk
Thirsk facts
In 2021, according to the UK Census, the population of Thirsk was 5,309. Thirsk appears in the Domesday Book as Tresche — meaning "a place by the water".
Thirsk is a popular tourist destination and the home of author James Herriot (Alf Wight) and birthplace of Thomas Lord, founder of Lord's Cricket Ground.
Thirsk Racecourse facts
During 1914–1923, Thirsk Racecourse closed for the war. In 1967 the Tatterstalls and family stand were built. The Pavilion Stand was constructed in 1999.
The founder of Lord's Cricket Ground, Thomas Lord, has a restaurant at the racecourse named after him. The Chestnut Room owners and trainers structure opened in September 2018.
Accommodation in Thirsk
Situated in or just minutes from the town centre, there's a great variety of places to stay in Thirsk — from hotels and B&Bs to self-catering cottages and caravan parks.
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Friday 4th September 2026
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