February is a month of renewal and the potential for new beginnings. As the countryside bursts into life and the early spring lambs gamble through greening pastures. It’s a glimpse into the good things to come and the prospect of new experiences or new adventures as we revisit old haunts or explore unfamiliar paths.
Seize this moment to capture new experiences, there’s plenty to do around Mashamshire this February.
Mucking around on the Farm..
Celebrating a special occasion and want to do something truly memorable with your significant other? Why not take a mid-week Farm Experience for couples who love mucking around in the great outdoors.
With one fun-filled day spent in the farmer’s shoes, and two nights in the most idyllic countryside cottage in North Yorkshire, we guarantee you’ll leave this unique retreat feeling relaxed and refreshed, with memories you’ll cherish forever.
A dining experience with a difference!
If you hanker after an immersive culinary experience then you need to seek out ‘Where There’s Smoke’. This unique combination of opulent, yet intimate setting; together with a seasonal menu of British food, cooked over coals and expertly crafted to invigorate your senses will elevate any occasion.
Every dish presented on hand made pottery, crafted by Head Chef Jon Atashroo and his family, adds another personal touch to cherish! Unravel a mystery whilst you dine and ask the team about the vaulted cellars that lay beneath and their connection to a world class brewery in Masham
Romantic woodland walks or foraging adventures!
Take a walk to the ancient woodlands of Nutwith or Hackfall as they burst into life with the promise of warmer days to come. See the Snowdrops, Winter Aconites, Dog Violets or Garlic flowers reaching eagerly for the light as they momentarily burst through the late winter undergrowth before being subsumed by tdense summer foliage.
As well as a feast for the eyes – some of these lovely woodland flowers can be enjoyed on your plate. If you fancy trying your hand at foraging, then check out the Woodland Trust – what to forage in February.
An afternoon of Gin and Decadence..
Shroud yourself in the decadent world of gin and once you’ve explored it’s origins, experiment with flavour and colours to create your very own batch – one that embodies your personality in every sip.
Enjoy sampling and naming your unique creation before bottling your gin and completing your personalised label, ready for you to take home. Come alone and enjoy the experience with others – or share the moment with that special someone.
Roll up, Roll up for the magical history tour..
Uncover the tales carved in stone, brewed in barrels, and whispered through winding lanes, you’ll see how Masham’s peculier past lives on beneath every step.
Guides are local volunteers with plenty a tale to tell about what makes Masham so peculier. Funds raised from the 1.5 hour tours go to Masham charities.
Check out the current tour dates here.
Get Blown Away by Glass blowing!
Handblown glass is a hypnotic dance between the artisan and the molten material, a symphony of skill, precision, and creative intuition creates the most magical explosion of colour and form. Experience this mesmerising creative process 1st hand in the studios of local artisan Tim Simon of Uredale Glass.
Or feel the heat of the furnace on your face and have a go at glassblowing. A really exciting and one-off experience can be arranged by prior appointment. Take your work of art home or pick up a small memento from their studio of creations before you leave.
