With straightforward access to two of the area’s major ‘A’ roads and Thirsk Train Station, a great selection of shops, cafes and restaurants nearby, and idyllic countryside located all around - it’s easy to see why our houses for sale in Thirsk are highly sought after. The dramatic landscapes of both the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks are situated close to Thirsk, allowing for plenty of peaceful walks in a relaxing and picturesque setting. Once described as ‘God’s Country’, Thirsk is a truly beautiful part of North Yorkshire that’s popular with visitors from far and wide. Thirsk was also the home to James Herriot, and it’s easy to see how he drew the inspiration he did from such stunning surroundings.

Thirsk is a bustling traditional market town and its medieval cobbled square is where its twice weekly markets are held every Monday and Saturday. Here you’ll find a good variety of stalls selling everything from local produce and clothing, to hardware and health food. Bank Holiday Mondays are always popular, with the square being home to even more stalls selling a further selection of goods.

If you want to shop, but don’t want to visit the busier high streets and shopping centres found in the larger towns and cities close by, Thirsk is the ideal place to go. There is a good selection of small boutiques and independent retailers that are ideally suited to such a traditional market town. Butchers, delicatessens, and bakers provide fresh local produce alongside a small number of supermarkets. You can spend time exploring the towns numerous side-streets and alleyways, where you’ll find independently run clothing stores, furniture, and hair salons as well as relaxing tea and coffee shops. Other amenities include a cinema, art gallery, and leisure centre meaning you’ll be well catered for, whatever you’re looking for.

What’s close to Thirsk?

Located around 40 minutes’ drive From Thirsk is the historic spa town of Harrogate. Popular with tourists all year round, the town has a great number of attractions, outdoor activities, and events to enjoy. Walks throughout the town and in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are just two outdoor experiences you can enjoy, where you can take in the sights and scenery in a relaxed fashion. For shopping, there is a great number of diverse shops, mixed with leading high street retailers throughout the town. If art and antiques are more what you’re looking for, the Montpellier Quarter is the place to visit.

You also won’t be short of anywhere to stop for something to eat and drink, any time of the day or night. Independent cafes and tea rooms are dotted around the town, with numerous restaurants, pubs, bars and fine dining options available that cater for all tastes and dietary requirements. With so much to explore and discover in Harrogate, it’s an ideal place for a relaxed and enjoyable day trip.

Local Schools & Education

Just outside of the main centre of Thirsk are a number of schools, providing good educational facilities. Sowerby Primary Academy is located just 1.5 miles from home and is Ofsted rated ‘Good’.

There are also many state and independent schools for all age ranges near to Mowbray View. Thirsk School and Sixth Form College is located less than 2 miles from home and is Ofsted rated ‘Good’. Cundall Manor Secondary School is located 7 miles from Mowbray View and is Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’. Queen Mary’s School - a day and boarding school for girls - both being within 10 miles from our property for sale in Thirsk.

Transport & Travel

Mowbray View is conveniently located just a few minutes’ drive from both the A19 and A1(M), which provides short commutes to Harrogate, York, Leeds, Middlesbrough and, should you want to, longer journeys to London and Edinburgh. It’s being close to both countryside and town settings that makes Mowbray View home a great choice for all the family.

Rail travel from Thirsk is ideal for commuters, thanks to regular and direct services to York in approximately 20 minutes, and Leeds and Middlesbrough, both around 45 minutes away. London Kings Cross can be reached in around 2 hours 30 minutes, making it a short enough journey to get away for a weekend in the capital.

For those who require air travel, Manchester Airport is approximately 2 hours away, allowing for simple onward travel to a great number of European and global destinations.