Traditional county: North Yorkshire · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Explore New Thirsk, North Yorkshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the New Thirsk map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | New Thirsk |
| Traditional County | North Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.232296 |
| Longitude | -1.348241 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
New Thirsk presents a blend of modern suburban development harmonising with the picturesque Yorkshire countryside. Access to the wider region is readily available via nearby transport links, connecting residents to larger centres. The landscape around New Thirsk is characterised by gently undulating farmland, typical of the Vale of Mowbray, with hedgerows and mature trees defining the fields. Historically, the area has been shaped by agricultural practices, with farming remaining a significant, albeit evolving, part of the local economy. While New Thirsk itself is a more recent development, its proximity to the ancient market town of Thirsk means it benefits from a rich heritage, including the celebrated author James Herriot, whose veterinary practice was based in the nearby town. The character of New Thirsk is that of a comfortable residential hub, offering a quieter pace of life while remaining within easy reach of amenities and natural beauty.
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Explore New Thirsk, North Yorkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.232296, -1.348241. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |