Thirsk is a small market town in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England. The local travel links are located a mile from the town centre to Thirsk railway station and 20 miles to Teesside International Airport. Also, the main road running through the town is the A61, connecting Thirsk to Ripon. The town has a population of 4,703 according to the 2001 Census. Thirsk is a popular tourist destination attracting visitors, especially with Thirsk Racecourse and the North York Moors. The to… (More on Thirsk)