THE ORIGINAL HOME OF ‘ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL’ – A TRULY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE!
The World of James Herriot is a popular multi-award-winning Visitor Attraction which is based in the former home and surgery of James Alfred Wight, more famously known as the vet and author, James Herriot.
His books, a series of stories based on his experiences as a young veterinary surgeon working among the farming community of North Yorkshire, sold in their millions throughout the world. Their huge success spawned two feature films in the mid-1970s, followed by the extremely popular BBC television series, ‘All Creatures Great and Small’, in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
A new reboot of ‘All Creatures Great and Small’, produced by Playground Entertainment for Channel 5 television is currently enjoying huge global success.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore his life and work through interactive exhibits, fascinating artifacts, and immersive displays. Step back in time and learn about the captivating tales of the Yorkshire Dales. Plan your visit and experience the magic!
Exhibitions include:
- 1940s house and surgery
- The dining room and practice office
- The original dispensary containing all potions great and small
- Interactive Gallery
- Herriot Memorabilia
- TV Studios
- The Austin Seven Car from ‘It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet’
- The Austin Seven Car from the TV Series
- Veterinary Science Rooms
Glowing reviews are regularly posted on Trip Advisor and several prestigious awards have been won by the Centre:
- Winner of the Best Small Visitor Attraction (under 50,000) at Welcome to Yorkshire’s White Rose Awards
- Winner of The National Gold Award at Visit England’s Awards for Excellence, being voted as the Best Small Visitor Attraction (under 50,000) in the country.
- Gold Winner of the Scoot Headline Award for Achievement in Business
- Winner of the Dalesman Rural Tourism Award.
A Coach Park is just a few minutes’ walk from The World of James Herriot and there is a drop-off point directly outside for visitors with walking difficulties. Disabled access is available throughout the building. A nostalgic journey through the thirties and forties as you walk in the footsteps of James, Tristan and Siegfried is assured.
Call to ask about group rates, booking your group visit or to learn more about this multi award-winning visitor attraction. The Centre provides a welcome and interesting visit for a stopover when en route North or South.
Tel: 01845 524234
Email: mail@worldofjamesherriot.com
Website: www.worldofjamesherriot.com
Twitter / X : @jamesherriot
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