Country Racing at its Best!

From the stately to the excitement of a day out at the races. Pay a visit to the Thirsk races which attracts quality runners and riders from around the country.

For further information please visit the Thirsk Racecourse website

James Herriot Museum:-

Situated in the actual 'Skeldale House' at No 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, Hambleton District Council's millenium project explores veterinary science and takes visitors on a journey back to the 1940's. It is a unique tribute to Alf Wight, famous author of the James Herriot novels and is the only centre of its kind in the UK dedicated to Veterinary science.

For further information please visit the James Herriot website.

Luxury Guided Tours Around Herriot Country, Yorkshire and beyond.

Luxury guided tour business, the maximum party is 6 people, day trips around the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors, Lake District, and local Stately Homes - a really "Great Day Out".

The Mouseman of Kilburn

Visitor Centre dedicated to the life and work of the world renowned furniture maker, Robert Thompson "The Mouseman of Kilburn".

For further information please visit the Robert Thompsons website.

York Minster

York Minster acts as a beacon welcoming all visitors to the City of York. Built over a period of 250 years, and renowned worldwide as an artistic and architectural masterpiece, it offers a wealth of things to see for people of all ages, and offers thrilling memories for all who visit.

For further information please visit the York Minster website.

Ripon Cathedral

For over 1300 years people have been coming to worship and pray at Ripon. The Cathedral building itself is the focus of this continuing act of worship, begun in the 7th century when Saint Wilfrid built one of England’s first stone churches on this site, and still renewed every day.

Within the nave and choir, you can see the evidence of 800 years in which master craftsmen have expressed their faith in wood and stone.

For more information please visit the Ripon Cathedral website.

All of the above attractions are within commuting distance of the hotel and are well worth a visit. For York, please allow a full day. Oswalds is also ideally situated for various outdoor activities which include walking, fishing, shooting, golf and pony trekking.

If you require further tourist information prior to any arranged stay please feel free to send an email requesting the information you seek and we will gladly attempt to source the answers for you. Please detail the dates you are staying with a confirmation booking number.

Pictures used are taken from the attractions websites, please visit their sites to see more of the delights of North Yorkshire