Visit NIDDERDALE

Mashamshire
Discov e r
Mashamshire
Mashamshire lies to the north east of the AONB where the landscape is
gentle and rolling, with ancient woodlands and hedgerows in place of dry
stone walls. The area is rich in history with ancient abbeys, historic parks
and gardens and grand country estates - all fascinating to explore.
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Masham Market Place
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MASHAM
A traditional market town located on
the north-eastern edge of the AONB.
Masham boasts the largest market
square in Yorkshire surrounded by
impressive Georgian houses. Traditionally the market
square was the site of an annual sheep sale where as
many as 70,000 sheep were sold every year. The town
is also home to a wide range of attractions, eateries,
shops and galleries.
Things to do ...
Hotel / Inn
Shop
Public
toilets
Petrol
Food
MARKET
DAY
Wed and Sat
Uredale Glass: watch the craftsmen in action as
they make vases, bowls, paperweights, tableware
and gifts. Where: off Masham market square,
behind the Kings Head Hotel. HG4 4EF. Open:
Thurs to Sun 10.30am-4.30pm. T: 01765 689780.
www.uredale.co.uk
ArtisOn: try your hand at one of the many short art
and craft skills workshops and learn anything from
print making to willow weaving, jewellery making
to glass blowing. Masham is home to a number of
very talented crafts people and this superb venue is
run by a group of them. Where: High Burton, near
Masham, HG4 4BS. T: 01765 689637. www.artison.
co.uk
Masham Swifts: discover the series of Swift
sculptures as you explore this beautiful market
town. The Masham Swifts were commissioned as
the legacy project of the Masham Arts Festival.
(2000-2013). A trail leaflet is available from the
Masham Community Office.
Theakstons Brewery: founded in 1827 it started as a
small family business, which grew rapidly as their
beer became popular. Following several changes
of hands it is now an independent family business
once more with a visitor centre, shop and guided
brewery tours. See website for prices and opening
times. T: 01765 680000. www.theakstons.co.uk
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Black Sheep Brewery: established in Masham
in October 1992, this brewery is now a year
round attraction with informative and amusing
brewery tours, a shop and a bistro serving home
cooked food. Where: Masham, HG4 4EN. Open:
Mon to Wed 10am-5pm, Thurs to Sat 10am-
11pm, Sun 10am-5pm. T: 01765 680101. www.
blacksheepbrewery.com
Swinton Park Birds
Of Prey: Swinton
Park Birds of
Prey Centre
offers a wide
range of falconry
experiences for
families, groups
and individuals.
Open to both
hotel guests and
non-residents
but pre-booking is essential.
Falcon ry session
at Swinton Pa rk
Where: Swinton Park, Masham, HG4 4JN. T: 01765
680900. www.swintonpark.com/falconry
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Things to do ...
DALES ACCOMMODATION
Masham
Hollybreen - 4* B&B
Poppy Cottage - 4* Self Catering
T: 01677 460216
dalesaccommodation@gmail.com
www.dalesaccommodation.org.uk
© Leanne Fox
Swinton Bivouac: part of the Swinton Park estate,
this wonderfully rustic and sustainable site has
a range of ‘off grid’ accommodation including
six original, hand crafted, timber frame shacks
tucked away in beautiful woodland, eight canvas
Yurts burrowed into the hillside and a cosy bunk
barn that can sleep up to 12 people. There is also
a café serving delicious food and drinks, and a
variety of events and activities throughout the
year. T: 01765 535020. www.swintonbivouac.co.uk
Druid’s Temple: situated next to Bivouac in the
middle of a pine forest, this folly was created
Bank Villa
Guest House
Masham, HG4 4DB
Award winning AA 4 star
Gold accommodation.
Immaculate rooms offer
comfort with style.
Quality breakfast using
local produce.
Perfect location in Masham.
Contact us on 01765 689605
stay@bankvilla.com
www.bankvilla.com
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