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3About Thirsk
Thirsk is a North Yorkshire market town positioned between the Dales and North York Moors, easily reached from Junction 49 of the A1(M) via the A168. The A61 runs through the town center connecting Leeds with Ripon, whilst the A170 heads east toward Scarborough. With over 30 fast EV charging points available, it's become a popular stopping point for electric vehicle drivers. The town is famous as the birthplace of James Herriot, and his former veterinary practice at 23 Kirkgate now operates as a museum.
Where is Thirsk on the map?
Thirsk is in England, at 54.233, -1.344 - about 9 km south-west of Kirby Knowle.
How far is Thirsk from where I am?
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EV Chargers in Thirsk
- York Road A170, Thirsk150 kW
- A168, Thirsk50 kW
- Malthurst Thirsk Petrol Station, Thirsk50 kW
- Marage Road, Thirsk50 kW
- Maple Park Skipton Bridge, Thirsk22 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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Play a pub crawl round in Thirsk
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Thirsk. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Thirsk?
The closest airport to Thirsk is Teesside International Airport, 40 km (about 35 min by car). Other airports nearby: Leeds Bradford Airport.
