When James Herriot created the town of Darrowby in his books, he combined features from Richmond, Thirsk, Leyburn and Middleham... and some from his own fertile imagination.

​You can read more about Herriot's adventures in Richmondshire at this new web-site. You can also download a guide to the Herriot Trail (see thumbnail extract on left).

PS: if you run a business in Herriot country, why not contact [email protected] to discover the benefits of membership of the Herriot Country Tourism Group? Membership is normally £75, but is free for the next year!

The museum will re-open on Friday 10 July, with a new special exhibition: Treasures in Store
We will be open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4.30pm
Admission is by pre-booked time slots via the website.  
Between 10th July and 31 August,  admission is reduced to £3 (it is usually £6), children under 10 FREE.   
The shop is already open, operating 10am to 3.30pm Monday to Saturday until full reopening on the 10th.