The picturesque town of Masham (pronounced Massem) is an ideal base for touring the Yorkshire Dales and wider Yorkshire area. It is 20 minutes’ drive from the A1 and places like Harrogate are only 40 minutes away while you can also be in the cities of York, Leeds and Newcastle in an hour.
The picturesque town of Masham (pronounced Massem) is an ideal base for touring the Yorkshire Dales and wider Yorkshire area. It is 20 minutes’ drive from the A1 and places like Harrogate are only 40 minutes away while you can also be in the cities of York, Leeds and Newcastle in an hour.
The Market Square with its beautiful Georgian houses was created in the 18th century and would have originally been surrounded by thatched cottages. It is still the location for Masham’s Wednesday and Saturday weekly markets, still going strong over 750 years since the first Market charter. There is also a Farmers’ market the first Sunday of the month in Spring and Summer.
Masham has long been known as being the centre of brewing in Yorkshire with both Theakston and the Black Sheep Breweries based here. These are great places to visit after a walk to discover Masham and the surrounding area, the best way to experience the beauty of this town that borders the Nidderdale National Landscape.
MASHAM EAT AND DRINK
Cafes – Johnny Baghdad’s, Bordar House Teas, The Old Station
Pubs and Restaurants – Black Sheep Bistro, The White Bear, The Black Bull Inn, Where There’s Smoke, The Bruce Arms, The King’s Head Hotel, The Bay Horse
DON’T MISS
Masham Steam Rally – not just for steam engine enthusiasts, this takes place every July (20-21 July in 2024) and has Fair Organs, Steam Engine parades, live bands, funfair rides, Tug o’ War and even motorbike stunts.
Masham Sheep Fair – an action-packed two-day annual event every September that has everything you need to keep you entertained including a Craft Market, Sheepdog Demonstrations, Hand Bell Ringers, Morris Dancers, Art Exhibition, Children’s Fair and even sheep racing (woolly good fun to watch!)
Masham Town Hall - hosts a full programme of events and performances throughout the year including live music, comedy and pantomimes.
Masham Gallery – the home of renowned artists Josie Beszant and Ian Scott Massie, Masham Gallery is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024. The exhibition room changes regularly with different exhibitions taking place in every month between March and December this year.
MUST SEE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Druid’s Temple Stone Circle
Brymor Ice Cream
Swinton Park Estate
DID YOU KNOW?
In 1988, human skeletal remains were discovered during the building of the new public toilets near St Mary’s Church and excavations yielded 58 burials from an original Christian burial ground.
