Exploring Thirsk: A Local Day Out

When it comes to planning the summer holidays we usually have a bucket list of sorts ready and like to tick things off as we go. On this list are a number of historical attractions or special places to walk around, Forestry Commission treksĀ and so on.

What we always make sure though is that we take time out when it’s sunny to explore where we live. We are lucky enough to live in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Thirsk if you haven’t heard of it is a medieval market town that perches close to the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors. There is so much to see and do and so we make sure Thirsk adventures are at the top of our list.

There’s a waterfall, parks, walks and more. There really isn’t anything quite like a local day out and we love exploring Thirsk!

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My cheeky adventurers
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Obligatory photo bombing
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The seven bridges walk
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Norby waterfall
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To the Millenium Gardens down by the Beck for a picnic
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What a gorgeous day!
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Millenium Gardens
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Kirkgate
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Next time we’ll tour the Past and Present boards dotted all around Sowerby and Thirsk in order (this really is a town with a rich history and much to see) so that we can say we have and tick them off the map. There’s also a Blue Plaque walk which points out special buildings and why they were awarded a Blue Plaque.

 

*Don’t take my word for how fabulous Thirsk is. Have a good, have a read of the Wikipedia page and try not to be too jealous! This is just a mere snapshot of what the local are has to offer.

The Great Family Road Trip

Anyone who has been anywhere near my social media accounts recently will have spotted the link to my piece for the Tesco Magazine which was all about what to do and where to go in Yorkshire and the North East (if you missed it here it is).

For those of you who are outside of my local area and who perhaps don’t fancy the North East for a trip this year there is a fabulous campaign which has been led by Tesco Mag called the Great Family Road Trip and it focusses on the whole of the UK.

The idea behind this fabulous campaign is to provide a one-stop place for UK families to search for recommended fun activities, places to say, eat and visit and more. It couldn’t be easier to access as all you need to do is visit the website here which looks like this…

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and enter your location or the place that you are thinking about visiting to find the information you need.

The site really is packed with everything you could need and want for a fabulous UK staycation this summer so find entries from myself and other writers about their favourite places, let the kids enjoy the Kids’ Corner (with printables for keeping little ones quiet on the road), find holiday and trip information and much more. There is even a place where you are able to submit your own favourite places on the interactive map for other parents to find.

Tesco have done a wonderful job of saving people time and money this year and encouraging us to enjoy the wonderful undiscovered places on our own big island.

So, where are you planning on visiting this summer?