We hadn't stayed here before, but we enjoyed the visit. A large area of grass with four long lines of pitches and a handful on the race course rails. We parked up in the middle to avoid potential road noise/Lidl lorries etc., the site is very close to the local supermarkets. Didn't use the facilities but they looked clean, everything was a bit basic but serviceable. We walked through the footpath alongside Tesco via the castle gardens to reach the town and avoid the busy traffic. Thirsk is very popular so lots of visitors everywhere but still a nice old town. We enjoyed the James Herriot museum, the town museum is nearly opposite but is closed on certain days, so we missed a visit there. Plenty to see and do locally for longer stays.