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The Snug, Masham Cottages
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Masham

Masham is located in Lower Wensleydale 8 miles from the A1 and 9 miles northwest of the city of Ripon. This historic Yorkshire Dales market town still holds weekly markets on the central market square, reputably the largest in Yorkshire. Its popular annual Sheep Fair is held in September. Other events include the Midsummer Beer Festival, the Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally and the biennial Masham Arts Festival.

The beautiful countryside around Masham can be explored on foot, mountain bike, or road bike as part of the National Cycle Route. Details of routes are provided in the cottage. The Yorkshire Dales is also a popular destination on motorbike with many scenic roads.

The spa town of Harrogate is 20 miles away to the south and Darlington is 28 miles to the north east. Masham is located at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales which features other market towns including Leyburn and Hawes.

 

The shops in Masham are predominately small independents offering a fantastic range of essential goods and gifts. The town has been visited by the Hairy Bikers, the Two Fat Ladies and has featured in the Dales Programme on ITV.

 

Just around the corner from the Market Square is the Recreation Ground, with its play park and tennis courts. On the edge of Masham is the beautiful Masham 9 Hole Golf Course.

 

Going out in Masham there is an enviable selection of thriving pubs which serve food and local brews from the town’s two breweries, Theakston’s and Black Sheep. There are several cafes located around the Market Square offering homemade food. For something a little quicker and more informal, try a takeaway, Fish and Chips or Indian.

 

Visit http://www.visitmasham.com/discover-us/things-to-do/ for further details on life in the thriving town of Masham.

 

 

www.dalesdiscoveries.com - full of recommendations from local people on great days out no matter what the weather.

www.yorkshire.com/the-dales-on-itv-1- links to the features shown on the ITV The Dales Programme.

Masham Around and About  -  - links to the Visit Masham website and tells you about the endless activities/attractions in Masham, you will see why guests keep coming back to Masham once they have discovered this wonderful place.

 

A few special events in and around Masham during 2013

Also check out www.goyorkshire.com/

 

14-16 March        Nidderdale Drama Festival

16 -17 March      Orchid Display at RHS Harlow Carr

17 March            Wedding Fayre - White Bear, Masham

27 - 14 April        Easter Trail and Crafts at Ripley Castle

29-30 March        Knaresborough Easter Fayre

31 - 1 April          Cadbury Easter Fun at Fountains Abbey

20-21 April          World Heritage Weekend at Fountains Abbey

25-28 April          Harrogate Spring Flower Show

3-6 May             Harrogate Fine Art and Antique Fair

4-6 May             Tulip Festival at Constable Burton Hall

4-6 May             Dales Festival of Food and Drink at Leyburn

May                   Festival of Horses, Ilton, Masham

12 May              Spring Plant Fair at Newby Hall, Ripon

25 - 8 June        Swaledale Festival

27 - 31 May       Magical Mayhem at Bolton Castle, Leyburn

27 May              Classic Car Rally at Newby Hall

8 June               Knaresborough Bed Race

8-9 June            Yorkshire Vintage Tractor Show, Newby Hall

8 June                Yorkshire Foad & Drink Festival, Ripon Racecourse 

20 June              Ladies Day at Ripon Racecourse

Early July            Yorkshire Festival of Ales, Black Swan, Fearby, Masham

9 -11 July            Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate

20-21 July            Masham Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally

21 July                 Aldborough and Boroughbridge 100th Show

3 August              St Wilfred's Possession, Ripon

11 August             Ripley Show

17-18 August        Spanish Armada Weekened at Bolton Castle, Leyburn

24 August             Wensleydale Agricultural Show, Leyburn

26 August             Reeth Show

31 August             Ripon by the Sea

7-21 Sept             Ripon International Festival

13-15 Sept           Harrogate Autumn Flower Show

14 Sept                Heritage Open Day at Fountains Abbey

23 Sept               Nidderdale Agricultural Show

26-29 Sept           Nidderdale Walking Festival

28-29 Sept           Masham Sheep Fair

5-26 Oct              Fountains by Floodlight

19-20 Oct           Countryside Live, Harrogate

End October        Mashamshire Festival of Arts

7-10 Nov            Crafts for Christmas, Harrogate

9 Nov                 Bonfire and Fireworks Display, Shooting Holme, Masham

 

2014

5 July                      Tour de France visits Masham 

 

Welcome to Yorkshire - Award winning film on 'What makes Yorkshire Special'

 

Nearby attractions include:

  • Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Deer Park
  • Hackfall Woods
  • Druids Temple
  • Coldstone Cut at Pateley Bridge
  • Lightwater Valley
  • Newby Hall
  • Middleham Castle
  • Bolton Castle
  • Aerial Extreme
  • Nidderdale Llamas
  • Thorpe Perrow
  • Wensleydale Railway - a fantastic way to see the Dales.

Useful websites

 

Family from Cheshire – Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Snug, hope to come back soon.

 

Couple from Devon – Fabulous Cottage! We have loved our time here, very warm and welcoming.

 

Professor from Cambridge – Lovely Cottage, very cosy and comfortable.

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