Learning Programme 2010

The World of James Herriot celebrates the life and work of Alf Wight, the world's most famous vet and author of the James Herriot stories.

We offers a range of hands-on curriculum linked facilitated sessions suitable for primary and secondary schools.

Take a step back in time as you explore Skeldale house, the home and surgery in which the Herriot stories were born.  

Discover...
The World of James Herriot is situated in Skeldale House in Thirsk - in the original Grade two listed house where the James Herriot stories were born

Learn...
About being a vet in our interactive animal science gallery and check out the exhibits in the only veterinary science museum in the country

Re-live...
The TV series 'All Creatures Great and Small' in our three studio sets which include many original props including the Austin 7 car

During a school visit, pupils accompanied by their teachers, will spend half their time exploring the centre and the other half taking part in a facilitated session.

When booking your visit, please specify the session you wish to book your group into.

Our school programmes along with booking information can be downloaded from this page.

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We can also arrange outreach visit to your school. Please contact us for more details.

For more information or to make a booking, please contact:

Elisabeth Salmen, Audience Development Officer

elisabeth.salmen@hambleton.gov.uk

The World of James Herriot
23 Kirkgate
Thirsk
YO71PL

Tel: 01845 524234

Talks for Further / Higher Education groups can be arranged depending on the subject content and notice given.