Gallery
A selection of photographs, aerial video's and testimonials from across the years
Sponsorship
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How To Find The Festival
Thirsk is a market town in the Hambleton former district of North Yorkshire. As well as being a traditional Yorkshire market town, Thirsk was also the home of renowned fictional vet, James Herriot (real name Alf White, whose veterinary practice was in the town). Boasting the spectacular backdrops of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, it’s no wonder this much-loved author was so inspired living and working here.
Road Links
Thirsk is well served by the road network with good links to the A1(M), A19 to the North York Moors and York as well as the A61 to Ripon & Harrogate or the A170 to Scarborough.
Rail Links
On the Western outskirts of Thirsk is a train station with trains heading via Northallerton to Darlington, Durham & Newcastle, or via York to the East Coast mainline (including London).
Where To Eat
Thirsk is blessed with a variety of restaurants, coffee houses and public houses. Due in part to the popularity of these establishments we recommned that you book a table. Click here if you want to see a list of the restaurants available in the town ahead of your visit to the festival.
Where To Stay
From staying in a old coaching house situated in the centre of Thirsk Market place through to a modern hotel experience on the outskirts of the town Thirsk has it all. Click here if you want to see a list of the accomodation available to you ahead of your visit to the festival.
2024 Sponsors
The organisers of Thirsk & Sowerby Festival would like to thank the following :
"The festival brings the whole community together on one day to gather and enjoy themselves. This year, the attendance is surpassed all expectations. People are having a fantastic time. Kids are loving it "
"I love the festival. This is so inclusive for everybody. Some great stalls, some great handicrafts, some good food and some very nice chocolate and good pork pies, which is all of that you could ever want"
"We got the weather, got the sunshine and of course, we've got Thirsk & Sowerby Festival. What more do you want. I love living in the area because because I'm a Yorkshireman and I swear to God, I love Yorkshire"
"Everyone knows each other, everyone's family, and that's what we're about. If you come to Thirsk & Sowerby Festival I recommend you visit all of the amazing stalls out here. There's so many local businesses, local food providers. The games that are on look absolutely amazing"
"I'm here at the festival because we wanted to bring YO1 radio to the event because it's increasingly becoming a very much an important part of our broadcast area. The thing that I like about this festival is it's all inclusive"
"I have thoroughly enjoyed Thirsk & Sowerby Festival. We have lots of lovely food stalls offering a range of flavours from fish & chips all the way through to pulled pork. And of course not forgetting the ice cream, which is one of my favourites"
Core Team
Thirsk & Sowerby Festival requires a massive amount of organization and the core team consists of :
Kate Mountford
Festival Chair
Kate is passionate about our local community and cant wait to organise 2024 with the great team.
Ben Smith
Vice Chair
Ben has been a part of the festival for 7 years and has always put his own personal touch on things.
Sandra Hillier
Volunteer
Originally from London I have lived in Thirsk for 7 years. My interests include football & family