Death Cafe. Quaker Meeting House, Kirkgate, Thirsk. Death Cafe is an International Movement that started in Switzerland. It aims to break the taboo of secrecy that surrounds death in modern society and gives a chance to discuss death and bereavement over coffee and cake in a relaxed setting. 7-9pm. For more information click ...

The Yorkshire Flea Market. Thirsk Auction Mart YO7 3AB. 100 dealers in Antiques and Vintage items. Free parking, cafe. 11am - 5pm. £4 10am-11am preview. For more information click here

Minions & Monsters Movie. Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created. 7.30pm, also Sat ...

Launch Of The New Visit Thirsk Town Interactive Map. Your guide to some of the wonders that make up this traditional market town. This information rich guide is designed to provide some suggestions as to what to do - and where to go, for anyone new to the town. Keep an eye on this space as a portfolio of blue plaques together with a 15 historic sites ...

The Official Launch of James AI. Your friendly virtual festival assistant. James will help you make the most of the Thirsk & Sowerby Festival by answering questions about events, stalls, classic cars, activities, entertainment, facilities, parking, accessibility and timings. Available 24/7, James will help you get the best out of your visit to ...

Thirsk and Sowerby Festival on the flatts is a free volunteer run family event, with loads of full on fun, live music and much much more. For the latest events, activities, news, raffle tickets and information click here

Summer Family Day. Thirsk Racecourse, Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1QL. Live music from Jack Critchlow. Bars & food vendors. This is a Family Day so we have heaps of free children’s entertainment including: Inflatables, Fairground Stalls, Jungle Run, Games, Face Painting, Kids Disco and more. Gates open 11am. For more information ...

Free walking tour of Thirsk. 93A Market Place YO7 1EY. Sunday 19th July & Sunday 26th July only. Fascinating walking tour with a local knowledgeable guide. See where the Hermit of Thirsk lived. Hear about the surprising Thirsk link to Lord Horatio Nelson’s amputation.11am - 12.30pm. Free but donations gratefully received. For more information ...