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.
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.
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What's in Masham
Swinton Country Club
Swinton Country Club is one of the leading spa destinations in the UK,… Swinton Country Club is one of the leading spa destinations in the UK, that combines contemporary design with a natural aesthetic.
Swinton Park Hotel
Enjoy an impressive Castle hotel experience set in 20,000 acres of… Enjoy an impressive Castle hotel experience set in 20,000 acres of beautiful Yorkshire countryside, near Masham.
The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park
Inspired by the Himalayas, and home to one of the North’s largest… Inspired by the Himalayas, and home to one of the North’s largest collections of rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias. The terrain undulates with…
Swinton Cottages
Our beautiful catering cottages are ideal for bringing together family or… Our beautiful catering cottages are ideal for bringing together family or friends. All are within walking distance of Swinton Park Hotel, its bars,…
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…
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…
Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes
An unforgettable journey of incredible food and drink. Located in the… An unforgettable journey of incredible food and drink. Located in the Cookery School and proudly featured in the Michelin Guide. Combines intimate…
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…
Experiences in Masham
Tractor Driving Experience
Its your turn to drive the iconic green and yellow John Deere tractor! … Its your turn to drive the iconic green and yellow John Deere tractor! You’ve seen them on the roads, you’ve seen them in the fields, now you and…
The Couples Farm Experience
Get onto a real working farm with a loved one! At Farm Adventure you will… Get onto a real working farm with a loved one! At Farm Adventure you will get stuck in to all the goings on, from lambing, to weaning lots of…
Farm Experiences for Groups
It’s Filth, Fun & Farming for the grown ups! Farm Adventure in North… It’s Filth, Fun & Farming for the grown ups! Farm Adventure in North Yorkshire offers perfect group experiences for adults of all ages and abilities,…
Events in Masham
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We are enormously pleased to welcome Belinda O'Hooley. Belinda is an… We are enormously pleased to welcome Belinda O'Hooley. Belinda is an exceptionally gifted pianist, singer, songwriter, and composer who has become…
Let me in little piggie, it's blowing a gale! Not by the hairs on my… Let me in little piggie, it's blowing a gale! Not by the hairs on my little pink tail.A fresh and funny version of the classic story of the…
Nominated for Musician of the Year and for Best Album with *Vagrant… Nominated for Musician of the Year and for Best Album with *Vagrant Stanzas* at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014, Martin's shows are intense,…
Eddi Reader, considered to be one of Scotland's all-time greatest female… Eddi Reader, considered to be one of Scotland's all-time greatest female voices and performers, is returning to stages. Celebrating almost half a…
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