Masham
The home of beer in the Yorkshire Dales
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The home of Yorkshire Dales brewing, Masham is the very essence of a Yorkshire Dales market town, from the rich and gentle landscape that surrounds it to the busy market square lined with independent businesses.
At the very foot of Wensleydale where the hills are rolling and the fields ripple with wheat in the summer, a church spire rises up among the trees and gives away the location of this traditional market town.
This pretty market town is arranged ornately around its Georgian market square. A regular market takes place in the town square on Wednesdays and Saturdays, offering local goods and produce. Next to the marketplace, the town hall is the venue for an impressive programme of live events throughout the year.
A town of character
Masham is a place that makes an impression whatever time of year you visit and the town’s character can be found at every turn such as unique events like the Masham Sheep Fair which takes place in September and the Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally occurring earlier in the summer.
Of course, this town is famous for its two breweries. One is a long-established family brewery that has survived changes and challenges and still evokes a familiar fondness, the other is a new, once micro, brewery that has become one of the biggest players in the Yorkshire brewing industry.
Surrounding the town is a landscape full of curiosities and follies, with hidden and ornate structures that have been scattered throughout the nearby Hackfall Woods or the mystical stones of the Druid's Temple tucked into the woods by the nearby village of Ilton.
There are some truly special places to stay, from cosy little cottages tucked away down Georgian side streets to a stately house hotel, with expansive grounds stretching out before it.
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Businesses in Masham
Swinton Park Country Club and Spa
Swinton Country Club and Spa is one of the leading spa destinations in the… Swinton Country Club and Spa is one of the leading spa destinations in the UK, that combines contemporary design with a natural aesthetic.
Black Sheep Brewery & Tours
Experience Black Sheep beer at the source with a tour of the Black Sheep… Experience Black Sheep beer at the source with a tour of the Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre in Masham, the home of beer in North Yorkshire, for…
Swinton Park Hotel
Swinton Park is a luxury 4 red star luxury grade II castle hotel set in… Swinton Park is a luxury 4 red star luxury grade II castle hotel set in landscaped parkland near Masham, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
Black Sheep Brewery Bar & Kitchen
There’s no better way to experience our beer than at the source – visit… There’s no better way to experience our beer than at the source – visit the Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre here in Masham, North Yorkshire for an…
Swinton Cookery School
Swinton Cookery School is a relaxed, open, demonstration kitchen, housed… Swinton Cookery School is a relaxed, open, demonstration kitchen, housed in our converted Georgian Coach House. The Cookery School sits adjacent to…
Set in the beautiful countryside between Masham and Ripon in North… Set in the beautiful countryside between Masham and Ripon in North Yorkshire, the award-winning Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park is home to 90…
Swinton Bivouac
At Swinton Bivouac we love all things luxurious and rustic, sustainable… At Swinton Bivouac we love all things luxurious and rustic, sustainable and thoughtful. The site is located three miles from Masham in the sweeping…
Farm Adventure
Farm Adventure offers the most unique outdoor activities for the grown-ups! Farm Adventure offers the most unique outdoor activities for the grown-ups!
Events in Masham
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Set in Masham, the Long Course Weekend is expected to bring over 5,000… Set in Masham, the Long Course Weekend is expected to bring over 5,000 athletes, 20,000 supporters from 30 nations, to compete over 3 incredible…
The Masham Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally returns. This event is a… The Masham Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally returns. This event is a fabulous celebration of our heritage with over 800 glorious entries. Something…
Highlights from Masham
Hackfall Woods
Hackfall Woods is a stunning woodland site near Masham, with lakes,… Hackfall Woods is a stunning woodland site near Masham, with lakes, waterfalls, follies and an intricate network of paths to explore stretching along…
The Druid's Temple
The Druid's Temple is a nineteenth century folly styled after stone… The Druid's Temple is a nineteenth century folly styled after stone circles and prehistoric monuments.
Masham Market
Discover the amazing choice of over 30 traders at Masham’s twice-weekly… Discover the amazing choice of over 30 traders at Masham’s twice-weekly market.
