Masham
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.231, -1.667 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 21 81 |
| Population: | 1,205 |
| Dialling code: | 01677 (Bedale) |
Masham is a compact rural parish in North Yorkshire, sitting on the banks of the River Ure at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Its stone-built market square, lingering medieval earthworks and an ancient parish church hint at a long agricultural past dominated by sheep farming and local markets.
Today Masham combines farming with a busy small‑town economy: it is known for its breweries, independent shops, pubs and a lively calendar of fairs and agricultural shows that draw walkers and visitors to nearby country houses and walking routes, sustaining a strong community spirit.
Postcode districts covering Masham
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Harrogate 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Guiseley 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Yarm 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Northallerton 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Ripon 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Ilkley 22 miles35.4 km
- Knaresborough 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Otley 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Skipton 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Wetherby 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Catterick Garrison 9.8 miles15.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Masham Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Fearby Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Burton-on-Yore Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ellington High and Low Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Clifton-on-Yore Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Swinton with Warthermarske Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Thirn Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Thornton Watlass Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ellingstring Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Snape with Thorp Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Well Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Rookwith Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Masham
HG4 4HX, HG4 4BN, HG4 4DR, HG4 4EF, HG4 4DX, HG4 4JB, HG4 4HB, HG4 4HF, HG4 4HE … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 25.2 miles40.6 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Thirsk Junction Station 11.9 miles19.2 km
Hotels near Masham Ad
- Swinton Park Hotel 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Kings Head by Chef & Brewer Collection 3 0.8 miles1.3 km
- The George Country Inn, Wath 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
- The Reubens 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Wensleydale Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Sportsman's Arms 9.7 miles15.7 km
- The Ripon Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 8.5 miles13.7 km
Local points of interest
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 11 miles17.6 km
- Newby Hall Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 19.5 miles31.4 km