Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Masham
In or near Colsterdale.
Masham — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Andrew Whale — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bedale · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Masham is a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Black Bull in Paradise is the visitor centre of T&R Theakston Brewery, offering a glimpse into the brewery's rich history and brewing tradition. Visitors can sample a variety of beers, explore interesting artefacts, and enjoy a cozy atmosphere with a beer garden.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Masham is a museum located in Yorkshire. It showcases the history and culture of the local area, featuring exhibits that highlight the town's heritage. The museum provides insight into Masham's significance in the region.
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Background
History
cross in the churchyard; this and the Market Cross are the town's two scheduled monuments.]] The Romans had a presence here, but the first permanent settlers were the Angles. Around 900 AD the Vikings invaded, burning and laying waste to the church. They also introduced sheep farming, for which the town is still known. Masham was historically a large parish in the North Riding of Yorkshire. As well as the town of Masham the parish included the townships of Burton-on-Yore, Ellingstring, Ellington High and Low, Fearby, Healey with Sutton, Ilton cum Pott and Swinton. In 1866 the townships became separate civil parishes. Masham Moor was an area of moorland to the west of the parish bordering…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2222, -1.6589
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Masham
- Postcode
- HG4 4YD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Phone
- 01765 680000
- Nearest railway station
- Bedale — 8.8 km
- Opening
- Mon-Thu 10:30-16:30; Fri-Sat 10:30-18:00; Sun closed
- Official site
- www.theakstons.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Masham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Masham?
- Masham is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG4 4YD), in the parish of Masham.
- What is Masham?
- Masham — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Masham?
- The nearest railway station is Bedale, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HG4 4YD.
- Is Masham a protected site?
- Yes — Masham is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Masham?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HG4 4YD. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.