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Rides & Attractions
Fun filled day out for all the family.
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Parque temático de Lightwater Valley
Water LaneFun filled day out for all the family.
We’re the home of real Yorkshire ice cream, handmade with love here on our farm at High Jervalux near Masham. We use local milk and cream from cows grazing the Dales all around us to create our award-winning Yorkshire ice cream. Come and visit our ice cream parlour, where you’ll find fun for all the family including play areas, a gift shop and even a dedicated doggy exercise field!
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Brymor Ice Cream
We’re the home of real Yorkshire ice cream, handmade with love here on our farm at High Jervalux near Masham. We use local milk and cream from cows grazing the Dales all around us to create our award-winning Yorkshire ice cream. Come and visit our ice cream parlour, where you’ll find fun for all the family including play areas, a gift shop and even a dedicated doggy exercise field!
A small rural riding centre set in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside. The centre provides trekking and basic riding lessons in an outdoor arena. There are 18 horses and ponies of which most are pure bred highlands but we also have Welsh mountain ponies and a Shire horse, all of which have a friendly disposition.
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Masham Riding & Trekking Centre
A small rural riding centre set in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside. The centre provides trekking and basic riding lessons in an outdoor arena. There are 18 horses and ponies of which most are pure bred highlands but we also have Welsh mountain ponies and a Shire horse, all of which have a friendly disposition.
Interesting little cave system in the Yorkshire Dales. Once you've decended the 67 steps to get down to the caves it only takes 30-40 minutes to see everything , but there are some nice rock formations as well as several strategically placed dinosaur eggs.
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Stump Cross Caverns
Interesting little cave system in the Yorkshire Dales. Once you've decended the 67 steps to get down to the caves it only takes 30-40 minutes to see everything , but there are some nice rock formations as well as several strategically placed dinosaur eggs.
City/town information
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 and the Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally. Of course, this town is famous for its two breweries.
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Masham
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 and the Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally. Of course, this town is famous for its two breweries.
The dramatic abbey ruins at Fountains are the largest monastic ruins in the country. Step back into a rich and dramatic past and imagine what life would have been like for the monks who first came here all those years ago.
Fountains
The dramatic abbey ruins at Fountains are the largest monastic ruins in the country. Step back into a rich and dramatic past and imagine what life would have been like for the monks who first came here all those years ago.
A market town since 1251, it has the only listed Leech House in the country and a harbour 70 miles from the sea! The Tourist Information Centre is at Bedale Hall (DL8 1AA) and is well stocked with leaflets on local and regional attractions. Bedale is a traditional Yorkshire market town mentioned in the Domesday Book. Its Georgian heyday is reflected in the elegant buildings lining the historic market square. The 12th century church, St Gregory’s, has been named as one of Britain’s best.
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Bedale
A market town since 1251, it has the only listed Leech House in the country and a harbour 70 miles from the sea! The Tourist Information Centre is at Bedale Hall (DL8 1AA) and is well stocked with leaflets on local and regional attractions. Bedale is a traditional Yorkshire market town mentioned in the Domesday Book. Its Georgian heyday is reflected in the elegant buildings lining the historic market square. The 12th century church, St Gregory’s, has been named as one of Britain’s best.
a Victorian spa town and rural district that contains the medieval city of Ripon, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and four charming but very different market towns; Boroughbridge, Knaresborough, Masham and Pateley Bridge.
In the heart of Yorkshire, this is your perfect base for a day, a weekend or a week. Indulge your passions and your senses and visit the Harrogate area for a memorable break. With such a varied range of events in Harrogate, you will find there is always something taking place to capture your interest
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Harrogate
a Victorian spa town and rural district that contains the medieval city of Ripon, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and four charming but very different market towns; Boroughbridge, Knaresborough, Masham and Pateley Bridge.
In the heart of Yorkshire, this is your perfect base for a day, a weekend or a week. Indulge your passions and your senses and visit the Harrogate area for a memorable break. With such a varied range of events in Harrogate, you will find there is always something taking place to capture your interest
Pateley Bridge is the starting and finishing point on the Nidderdale Way, a circular route which covers 53 miles, looping around the stunning scenery of the Nidd Valley. Here you can take in some spectacular landscapes in an area which is renowned for its floral beauty and charm.
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Pateley Bridge
Pateley Bridge is the starting and finishing point on the Nidderdale Way, a circular route which covers 53 miles, looping around the stunning scenery of the Nidd Valley. Here you can take in some spectacular landscapes in an area which is renowned for its floral beauty and charm.
Good Pubs
Set in an old maltings overlooking the town, the brewery was built using brewing kit sourced from old breweries plus a lot of heart and soul. The very same equipment is still used to this day, brewing some of your favourite Black Sheep beers that are available across the nation.
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The Black Sheep Brewery
Wellgarth CourtSet in an old maltings overlooking the town, the brewery was built using brewing kit sourced from old breweries plus a lot of heart and soul. The very same equipment is still used to this day, brewing some of your favourite Black Sheep beers that are available across the nation.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!!
The White Bear is situated in the pretty, bustling market town of Masham in the foothills of the Yorkshire Dales. It is the perfect base to discover one of the most beautiful areas that Britain has to offer.
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The White Bear Hotel
6 Gun BankBOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!!
The White Bear is situated in the pretty, bustling market town of Masham in the foothills of the Yorkshire Dales. It is the perfect base to discover one of the most beautiful areas that Britain has to offer.
The Kings Head Hotel at Masham is one of our much-loved properties. So expect home-from-home comfort, a warm welcome, great hospitality. Set in the heart of beautiful North Yorkshire, this 18th-century Georgian inn has a prominent position overlooking Yorkshire’s largest market square in the historic market town of Masham. It’s a perfect place to stay when exploring this stunning part of the country.
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Kings Head Hotel
Market PlaceThe Kings Head Hotel at Masham is one of our much-loved properties. So expect home-from-home comfort, a warm welcome, great hospitality. Set in the heart of beautiful North Yorkshire, this 18th-century Georgian inn has a prominent position overlooking Yorkshire’s largest market square in the historic market town of Masham. It’s a perfect place to stay when exploring this stunning part of the country.
The Bruce Arms sits to the north side of the historic market square in Masham, offering real ales and a selection of spirits, lagers, and wines along with homemade food. The huge beer garden has a spectacular outlook over the River Ure and Lower Wensleydale, that’s why they call the Bruce Arms ‘the pub with a view’! They also have a children’s play area within the beer garden.
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The Bruce Arms
3 Market PlThe Bruce Arms sits to the north side of the historic market square in Masham, offering real ales and a selection of spirits, lagers, and wines along with homemade food. The huge beer garden has a spectacular outlook over the River Ure and Lower Wensleydale, that’s why they call the Bruce Arms ‘the pub with a view’! They also have a children’s play area within the beer garden.
Situated in the heart of Masham, a community local pub, that has a fantastic range of real ales, locally sourced food, and great, genuine hospitality.
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The Bay Horse
Sleights LaneSituated in the heart of Masham, a community local pub, that has a fantastic range of real ales, locally sourced food, and great, genuine hospitality.
Converted from an old store or similar outhouse, part bar, part shop located on the edge of the Theakstons Brewery and really reached only on foot from the Market Place up a series of narrow alleys by following the signs for the Visitor Centre. A stone-built building with stone floors and a wood finished upper storey where the balustrade mimics barrel staves. From the front door you enter the souvenir shop, behind that is the bar with traditional furniture and a splendid carved bar counter. Eight handpumps dispense the range of Theakstons beers, all, as you may expect, in excellent condition.
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Black Bull In Paradise Visitor Centre
Red LaneConverted from an old store or similar outhouse, part bar, part shop located on the edge of the Theakstons Brewery and really reached only on foot from the Market Place up a series of narrow alleys by following the signs for the Visitor Centre. A stone-built building with stone floors and a wood finished upper storey where the balustrade mimics barrel staves. From the front door you enter the souvenir shop, behind that is the bar with traditional furniture and a splendid carved bar counter. Eight handpumps dispense the range of Theakstons beers, all, as you may expect, in excellent condition.
The Staveley Arms is located in the historic village of North Stainley, North Yorkshire.
Parts of the pub date back to the 1600s when it served the route and village through Wensleydale “over the top” to Kendal in the Lake District. The pub pays homage to this bygone era.
The Staveley Arms
GreenfieldsThe Staveley Arms is located in the historic village of North Stainley, North Yorkshire.
Parts of the pub date back to the 1600s when it served the route and village through Wensleydale “over the top” to Kendal in the Lake District. The pub pays homage to this bygone era.
Town Information
Set in a 17th-century castle surrounded by 200 acres of parkland, this regal hotel is 2 miles from the town centre and 7 miles from Thorp Perrow Arboretum.
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Swinton Estate
10 Swinton RdSet in a 17th-century castle surrounded by 200 acres of parkland, this regal hotel is 2 miles from the town centre and 7 miles from Thorp Perrow Arboretum.
Have you ever dreamed of distilling your own Gin? Now you can. Come along and take a seat while our distillers take you through the amazing art of Gin distillation. You will be allocated your own copper still and will be able to choose from over 100 botanicals. You will be instructed how to make your own 70cl bottle of unique gin to take home with you. During the experience you will receive complimentary drinks and a tour of our Spirit of Masham Distillery. Singles, couples or groups catered for. We look forward to seeing you.
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Corks & Cases
17A Silver StHave you ever dreamed of distilling your own Gin? Now you can. Come along and take a seat while our distillers take you through the amazing art of Gin distillation. You will be allocated your own copper still and will be able to choose from over 100 botanicals. You will be instructed how to make your own 70cl bottle of unique gin to take home with you. During the experience you will receive complimentary drinks and a tour of our Spirit of Masham Distillery. Singles, couples or groups catered for. We look forward to seeing you.
Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
The hides attract the smaller birds such as blue tits, great tits and we even saw a marsh tit and siskin.
Marfield Wetlands Nature Reserve
Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
The hides attract the smaller birds such as blue tits, great tits and we even saw a marsh tit and siskin.
The first written record of a church in the historic Yorkshire market town of Masham comes from the Domesday Book of 1086. There was almost certainly a church here long before that time, however. There are Anglo-Saxon quoins (corner stones) built into three sides of the tower and the west end of the chancel also shows Anglo-Saxon stonework.
HISTORY
In the middle of the 12th century Roger de Mowbray, the lord of the manor, granted St Mary's to York Minster to become a prebend and canonry. St Mary's was the most richly endowed canonry in the Minster's possession and as a result, it was known as The Golden Prebend of York.
Among the medieval prebendaries to hold the post were three future cardinals, one future Archbishop of Canterbury, and seven future bishops. It was an enormously prestigious post, to say the least.
St Mary's Church, Masham
42 Market PlThe first written record of a church in the historic Yorkshire market town of Masham comes from the Domesday Book of 1086. There was almost certainly a church here long before that time, however. There are Anglo-Saxon quoins (corner stones) built into three sides of the tower and the west end of the chancel also shows Anglo-Saxon stonework.
HISTORY
In the middle of the 12th century Roger de Mowbray, the lord of the manor, granted St Mary's to York Minster to become a prebend and canonry. St Mary's was the most richly endowed canonry in the Minster's possession and as a result, it was known as The Golden Prebend of York.
Among the medieval prebendaries to hold the post were three future cardinals, one future Archbishop of Canterbury, and seven future bishops. It was an enormously prestigious post, to say the least.
Busy venue and historic community building in Masham, the beautiful and historic market town in the Yorkshire Dales. Comedy, theatre, folk/roots music, wedding and conference hire.
Masham Town Hall
Market PlaceBusy venue and historic community building in Masham, the beautiful and historic market town in the Yorkshire Dales. Comedy, theatre, folk/roots music, wedding and conference hire.
Masham, pronounced 'Massam' by the locals, is also famous for its central market place, which is one of the largest in the country. The market, which is held two days each week, Wednesday & Saturday, can trace its history back to 1250 and offers a variety of products including fresh produce from local farmers and butchers.
Market Place
Market PlaceMasham, pronounced 'Massam' by the locals, is also famous for its central market place, which is one of the largest in the country. The market, which is held two days each week, Wednesday & Saturday, can trace its history back to 1250 and offers a variety of products including fresh produce from local farmers and butchers.
The Cookery School at Swinton Park has been running since 2003 and has consistently achieved high acclaim, most recently as a finalist in British Cookery School Awards 2012. Located on the ground floor of the Georgian stable wing adjacent to Swinton Park hotel, the teaching kitchen is a light and airy room, furnished in country-kitchen style and fitted with the latest appliances and equipment. The cookery school also benefits the hotel’s location at the heart of the 20,000 acre Swinton Estate.
Swinton Cookery School
The Cookery School at Swinton Park has been running since 2003 and has consistently achieved high acclaim, most recently as a finalist in British Cookery School Awards 2012. Located on the ground floor of the Georgian stable wing adjacent to Swinton Park hotel, the teaching kitchen is a light and airy room, furnished in country-kitchen style and fitted with the latest appliances and equipment. The cookery school also benefits the hotel’s location at the heart of the 20,000 acre Swinton Estate.
Sightseeing
Leighton Reservoir is a reservoir which drains via the River Burn to the River Ure in North Yorkshire, England. It neighbours Roundhill Reservoir and is about 4 miles west of Masham. It takes its name from the nearby village of Leighton.
Leighton Reservoir
Leighton Reservoir is a reservoir which drains via the River Burn to the River Ure in North Yorkshire, England. It neighbours Roundhill Reservoir and is about 4 miles west of Masham. It takes its name from the nearby village of Leighton.
Scar House Reservoir is the second of the three reservoirs in Upper Nidderdale, England, the others being Angram Reservoir and Gouthwaite Reservoir. Between them they attract around 150,000 visitors a year. Angram and Scar House were built to supply water to the Bradford area of West Yorkshire, England.
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Scar House Reservoir
Scar House Reservoir is the second of the three reservoirs in Upper Nidderdale, England, the others being Angram Reservoir and Gouthwaite Reservoir. Between them they attract around 150,000 visitors a year. Angram and Scar House were built to supply water to the Bradford area of West Yorkshire, England.