The Curious Merchant in Masham
The Curious Merchant….. when you think about it it could mean anything, perhaps a pub, a traveller selling curious items, a restaurant, a shop it is though. The Curious Merchant…
Doggie Holidays in The Glorious Yorkshire dales
Does your dog enjoy going on holiday with you? If so, did you know that quite a few of our cottages welcome a dog with most accepting two? Nothing could…
Swinton Estate near Masham on the Edge of Nidderdale AONB
Every few months or so a small group of friends and I meet to enjoy a few hours relaxation at the Swinton Country Club and Spa near Masham on the…
Jervaulx Hall Gardens in Lower Wensleydale
It was only by chance that I heard that Jervaulx Hall gardens were going to be open. It was a private opening for the Bainbridge WI and Askrigg Flower Club…
Beautiful Open Gardens in The Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale AONB
Perhaps it’s at this time of year that our thoughts turn to the beautiful Open Gardens that we have. Here in the dales, do we have more than our fair…
The Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Masham 2 until 5 June 2022
If you are here in the glorious Yorkshire Dales over the weekend of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebrations be sure to visit Masham! Their programme of events is outstanding, starting…
An easy going circular walk from West Tanfield near Ripon
An easy going walk, no steep hills, a bit of road work along quiet lanes with very little traffic, a couple of pretty villages, duck ponds, woods, long views to…
Masham, past the Marfield Wetlands, Fearby, Six Dales Trail and back to Masham
On a truly beautiful October morning a little group of us set off to do a circular walk from Masham. Easy going walking, about eight miles, and the enticement of…
Masham Sheep Fair 2021!
I’m sorry to say by the time we managed to wander up into Masham Market Place on Saturday 25 September to visit Masham Sheep Fair most of the fun had…
JERVAULX ABBEY IN BETWEEN MASHAM AND EAST WITTON IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES
Jervaulx Abbey can easily be found between Masham and Ripon just off the A6108. A truly tranquil yet atmospheric place to find peace and quiet and loved by many. Wander…
