What to Look Out For...

Land in Masham and there’s honesty parking for starters…  Choose a relaxing riverside spot or park in our huge historic Market Place with its backdrop of Georgian buildings.

Our Visitor Info point at Mashamshire Community Office should be your first stop (click below or see map above). We run this webiste, we are a charity and you’ll get the inside track from our local volunteers.

About Our Visitor Info Point

Stroll around shops, pubs, cafes – there are more than meet the eye.  Exploring and supporting these independent small businesses is more important now than ever.  They are working hard to meet your needs and we even have a peculilerly Masham Pre-Order Shopping service.

About Peculier Pre-Order Shops

Masham’s attractions include local gems we love to share – they may not be obvious but all are within reach. Take your pick of Brewery Tours – Theakston or Black Sheep. Sample the beers and food in one of our great historic pubs. Or relax and have a cuppa and a bite to eat – we have cafes or takeaways to choose from.

Places to Eat

Our range of self-guided and guided walks should keep you busy too.

About Our Walks & Guided Tours

Alternatively explore Marfield Wetlands nature reserve on the outskirts of town, or for a longer hike, try Hackfall Woods, The Druids’ Temple or explore Swinton Parkland and Gardens.

More Places to Walk

Peculierly Interesting News

Please Shop Local

Instead of stocking up at the supermarket before you leave home, enjoy a different shopping experience here in Masham.

We’ve got a range of shops where you can buy your groceries – from essentials to fine wine.  If you enjoy supporting local artists, you can view and buy their work at one of Masham’s four Galleries. Beautiful things – from gifts and homeware to clothing and fossils are curiously common in Masham…

Peculierly Masham Businesses