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Sat 20 Dec 2025 until
 Sat 27 Dec 2025

Thirsk Christmas Walking Tour, Meet by the information centre, Thirsk Market Place YO7 1EY. Only Sat & Sun. On two Saturdays and a Sunday, this festive journey through Thirsk’s history explores Christmas in poorhouses, alleys, and markets, crimes of the 16th century, and why carol singers were expelled from churches. Discover the Hermit’s dwelling, Nelson’s surgical link, a mysterious 7ft skeleton, and the canal that never was - revealing secrets beneath Thirsk’s past. Please wear sensible shoes. 11am, finish about 12.30pm. No fixed price but donations gratefully received. tel: 07988 758288 tickets: No need to book email: ThirskWalkingTours@gmail.com