Thirsk Hall
Touted as a country home to the arts, Thirsk Hall opened its grounds to visitors for the first time in almost 300 years in 2021 with a sculpture garden teeming with vibrant pieces from the likes of Michael Lyons. Run and managed by husband-andwife duo Willoughby Gerrish, an art dealer and art consultant, and Daisy Bell, who also live there (Thirsk Hall is Bell’s ancestral home). The couple are open about their ambitious plans to put Yorkshire and Thirsk – an unassuming market town – on the cultural map.
The gardens, beautifully landscaped and maintained, will reopen in May, and provide the perfect space not only to showcase sculpture but for visitors to relax, stroll and even picnic.
This year will also see Thirsk Hall hosting its first eponymous festival (19-21 August) celebrating food, culture and art while a brand new indoor contemporary gallery space is set to host some exciting works. thirskhall.com