11/06/2024
How many of these Masham treasures do you recognise? Here are a few more details to help you find them!
- venue for sheep racing in September - in the field behind the church. Follow Masham Sheep Fair for details of this fun event at the end of September. In the same field, look out for the Mill sculpture as part of the Leaves Trail
- an unusual pub where locals love going 'early doors', which closes at 4.30 pm, and where you can see one of last coopers in England - this is the Black Bull in Paradise, part of Theakston Brewery. Don't forget to visit Black Sheep Brewery as well as the pubs: Bruce Arms, Kings Head Hotel, Bay Horse Inn Masham The White Bear, Masham
- spot where dozens of bones were found, hundreds of years old - see the plaque outside Visit Masham for details
- the trail of 10 sculptures celebrating a speedy bird that often circles around Masham - the lovely Swift Trail
- the wishing tree by the river - look out for kingfishers and otters too on the River Ure
- the gallery where you'll also find a happy house and home of two well-known Masham artists - Masham Gallery, Ian Scott Massie- Artist, Josie Beszant - Artist, Happy House Masham
- a carved cross over 1000 years old - the Saxon cross outside St Mary's Church Masham
- a trail of leaves telling their own story and strong enough as stepping stones - details from Masham Community Office
- the fisherman's hut in an idyllic riverside location - close to Marfield Nature Reserve
- a hidden gallery behind one of the oldest snooker clubs in England - The Nolon Stacey Gallery
- the gallery next door to Visit Masham offices, with a name that conjures up a sheepish gathering - Masham Flock
- two brilliant sweet shops where you can take a trip down memory lane - Joneva and Bah Humbugs
- a secret location where you can discover how to make gin - Spirit of Masham Gin Experience
- three cafes on the square (& the fish & chip shop), but only one named that way - Cafe on the Square, Bordar House Teas, Masham
The Lunchbox
- a church with a 'peculier' history - St Mary's church
