Location of Thirsk Racecourse Conference Centre

How to find Thirsk Racecourse Conference Centre

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Thirsk Racecourse Conference Centre is one of the most accessible venues in Yorkshire and the North of England, whether travelling by road, rail or air.

By Road

By Rail

  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 Thirsk Racecourse is on the right, 200m past the Tesco/Lidl roundabout. 

  2. From the north (A1) follow signs for Thirsk. Enter Thirsk from the west along the A61. The Racecourse entrance is on the left about half a mile past Thirsk Railway Station. 

  3. From Teesside, turn off the A19 for Thirsk, then go through the town centre, leaving on the A61 for Ripon. At the mini roundabout beyond the town cente, turn right past Tesco and the Racecourse is on your right, 200m past the Tesco/Lidl roundabout.

  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).

There is ample off-road parking on tarmac, through the main gate and straight ahead beneath the arch in the Main Grandstand. For The Garden Room, use the Caravan Site entrance, 100m further towards Tesco, and park on the left after about 50m.

Thirsk Station is half a mile from the course, along the A61 towards Ripon.

Grand Central operates 4 direct services per day to/from London, calling only at York. The reverse service continues to Sunderland.

Transpennine operates a regular direct service between Manchester, Leeds, York, Thirsk Northallerton and Middlesbrough.

Additional services are available by changing at York (from the South) or Darlington (from the North).

By Air

The nearest airports are:

  • Durham Tees Valley Airport is 25 miles (45mins) north

  • Leeds Bradford Airport is 35 miles (45mins) south-west

In special circumstances it may be possible to arrange private helicopter/ fixed wing landings close to the Racecourse, provided sufficient notice is given. (tel: 01845 522276)

For catering options and booking phone Davina Lovegreen - tel: 07889145747.
email: davina@davinalovegreencatering.co.uk ______________ web: www.davinalovegreencatering.co.uk

Thirsk Racecourse Ltd, Thirsk Racecourse,  Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1QL
tel: 01845 522276....fax: 01845 525353....e-mail: info@thirskracecourse.net
Company Registered in England:  Registration Number: 193619.... VAT Number: 169 8286 06

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