The second series of the Yorkshire Vet began on Tuesday 12th April and bosses at the World of James Herriot and the Herriot Country Tourism Group are delighted. Visitor numbers at the World of James Herriot are up by 9% year on year since the new series began, giving a welcome boost to tourism in the area. The World of James Herriot is located in the original home and surgery of the author in the market town of Thirsk. The attraction was formally owned by Hambleton District Council and is now operated as a private business. It is the focus for the Herriot Country Tourism Group, the destination marketing membership organisation that includes hotels, guesthouses, self-catering and other visitor attractions in the area.
“This is fantastic news for the World of James Herriot in the 100th Anniversary year of James Herriot’s birth. It’s also a boost for the Herriot Country Tourism Group in this part of Yorkshire because there are so many people who have been inspired by the original James Herriot books, TV series and films of All Creatures Great and Small and we are delighted that Daisybeck Productions and Channel 5 have produced another series.” comments Ian Ashton, World of James Herriot managing director.
A black tie dinner is to be held on Saturday 1st October at Tennants Garden Rooms in Leyburn to commemorate the 100th Anniversary and to raise funds for the James Herriot Foundation Trust. Yorkshire Opera star Lesley Garrett OBE, will perform and BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration MBE, will be master of ceremonies. Tickets can be ordered online at www.worldofjamesherriot.com
Yorkshire Vet series boosts Herriot Country. April 2016