Thirsk Racecourse: General Sub Menu
 Location:  How to Reach Thirsk Racecourse

Thirsk is one of the most accessible courses in the country whether travelling by road, rail or air.

Area map 

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By Road
  1. From the south (A1), take the A168 at Dishforth. After 6 miles take the B1448 to Thirsk. At the mini-roundabout, turn left past Tesco and the racecourse is on the right.
  2. From the north (A1) follow signs for Thirsk. Enter Thirsk from the west along the A61. The racecourse is on the left about half a mile past the railway station. 
  3. From Teesside, turn off the A19 for Thirsk, then go through the town centre, leaving on the A61 for Ripon. (Follow any specific signs for race traffic). At the mini roundabout beyond the town cente, turn right past Tesco and the racecourse is on your right.
  4. From York (A19) go straight on at the first roundabout approaching Thirsk, then left at the second roundabout, through the town centre, as 3 (above).
  5. From Scarborough (A170), keep straight on at the roundabout and follow signs Ripon (A61) through the town centre as 3 (above).

FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL TRAFFIC/PARKING SIGNS FOR THIRSK RACES.


By Rail

local map

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Thirsk Station is half a mile from the course. There is a regular service direct from Manchester, Leeds, York and Middlesbrough. Passengers using  East Coast Main Line services should change at York (from the south) and Darlington or Northallerton (from the north).
By Air

Helicopters only may land on the cricket pitch beside the course - by prior arrangement
tel: 01845 522276

Fixed wing aircraft can land at RAF Leeming (12 miles) 
tel: 01677 423041

Light aircraft can land at Bagby (3 miles)
tel: 01845 597385

Thirsk Racecourse Ltd, Thirsk Racecourse,  Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1QL
tel: 01845 522276....fax: 01845 525353....e-mail: info@thirskracecourse.net
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