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 miles
- Harrogate 17.3 miles
- Guiseley 24.7 miles
- Yarm 22.6 miles
- Northallerton 12.1 miles
- Ripon 8.6 miles
- Ilkley 22 miles
- Knaresborough 17.4 miles
- Otley 22.5 miles
- Skipton 23.9 miles
- Wetherby 23.4 miles
- Catterick Garrison 9.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Masham Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Fearby Parish 0.9 miles
- Burton-on-Yore Parish 1.3 miles
- Ellington High and Low Parish 1.7 miles
- Clifton-on-Yore Parish 1.8 miles
- Swinton with Warthermarske Parish 2.2 miles
- Thirn Parish 2.4 miles
- Thornton Watlass Parish 2.8 miles
- Ellingstring Parish 2.9 miles
- Snape with Thorp Parish 3 miles
- Well Parish 3 miles
- Rookwith Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Masham
HG4 4NX, HG4 4DU, HG4 4EQ, HG4 4BX, HG4 4HN, HG4 4NT, HG4 4HS, HG4 4HH, HG4 4YD … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 21.5 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 25.2 miles
- Northallerton Railway Station 11.5 miles
- Thirsk Junction Station 11.9 miles
Hotels in Masham Ad
- Kings Head Hotel 3
- The Bay Horse, Masham
- Host & Stay | Green Willow
- Kings Head Masham 3
- Host & Stay | The Old Dairy
Local points of interest
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 3.8 miles
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 9.1 miles
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 10.1 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 10.8 miles
- Bewerley Hall Estate 11 miles
- Newby Hall Estate 12.2 miles
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles
- Stanwick Hall Estate 17.5 miles
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 17.7 miles
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 18.3 miles
- Fors Abbey Historic site 18.4 miles
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 19.5 miles