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Visit Masham Masham in North Yorkshire. A warm welcome awaits you in the historic market town of Masham- set in lower Wensleydale. Come in and say hello!
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Wander round the largest market square in Yorkshire and enjoy the calmness and peace reminiscent of days gone by. But don’t be deceived by the calm atmosphere – we are a buzzing and lively community and there is always something to do and see. Spend some time with us and you will soon come to appreciate the lively lifestyle and beautiful countryside that is waiting to be discovered! Our Community Office is the old Police House off the Market Square and is home to Mashamshire Community Library and the Masham Flock Gallery where local artists display and sell their work. Our wonderful volunteers are local and have a wealth of knowledge about the area and attractions.

Congratulations Mason!
23/10/2026

Congratulations Mason!

20/10/2026
17/10/2026

Why is there a seemingly random leaf-shaped stone with a swirl on it, standing in the 'sheep-racing field' in Masham? There are other similar carved stones along the River Ure, all part of the Masham Leaves trail, sculpted by Alain Ayres. There are several leaves to discover, each with a different story and reason for being.

Alain got the idea for the sculptures when sitting at 'Sandy Bay' (a distinctive and lovely little spot on the River Ure) watching wind-blown oak leaves scatter and float down river. He liked the idea of showing how a place can unfold at walking pace, how footpaths keep places alive, and enable us to really know a place.

He was shown large slabs of stone piled in the old railway station, previously part of the old platform so using them adds to the local connections.

Two of the leaves form a tiny bridge across a tiny beck at a spot where a light railway used to cross the River Ure to a quarry. The centre of the bridge created by two leaves is the same width as the original light railway gauge. The stone in the photo below is called 'tree' and stands in the field behind the church, a reminder to look at the old saxon cross in the churchyard. It looks down towards the Old Mill.

I'll leave you to discover the other leaves... You can pick up a leaflet showing the route, and explaining the significance of each stone from Visit Masham

Two new members of the herd - you can see them on the paddock behind St Mary's Church Masham.
16/10/2026

Two new members of the herd - you can see them on the paddock behind St Mary's Church Masham.

Address

Little Market Place
Ripon
HG44DY

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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+441765680200

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