The White Bear, Masham

26/09/2026

Yeah, we won a Gold award and were joint Tourist Attraction Winners at the RHS Yorkshire in Bloom awards yesterday - great team effort by the gardeners, volunteers, maintenance and all the front of house staff welcoming & serving our visitors with a warm smile. Come and visit us before we close for the season at the end of October 😀

24/09/2026

🍂 Autumn colours are starting to arrive across the Dales, and this border collie definitely understood the assignment. 🐾🧡

23/09/2026

Been to the sheep fair before? Pls tell your friends! If you've neer been, here's what happens! There's no entrance fee & it's on 26 & 27 Sept. Masham Sheep Fair is volunteer-run in aid of local charities such as Yorkshire Air Ambulance so we ask visitors to buy a programme and pay for parking - all proceeds to charity. Bring cash for the sheep races! Other things to do:

- Watch judges decide on the winners for all the sheep classes - there are a lot!

- Listen to Expert Ernie's commentary, with insights into farming life and different breeds of sheep

- Wander around the market place to see all the sheep. Farmers are happy to answer your questions and explain what makes their sheep special.

- See the wool craft & other stalls in the Town Hall and School

- Harvest display & refreshments in Methodist Chapel

- Visit the Harvest of Gardens Flower Festival in St. Mary's Church

- Watch sheep racing in field beyond churchyard

- Listen to the brass/silver band & handbell ringers in St. Mary's Church

- See Bishop Blaize on horseback and learn about the patron saint of woolcombers

- Enjoy Masham's shops, cafes, pubs, and the stalls in the market place and sheep racing field

- Watch morris dancers and other performers around the market place

Most activities finish around 3.30 - 4.00 pm, when our lovely pubs will be pleased to welcome you!

23/09/2026

22/09/2026

🐑 Looking for a great day out? Head to Masham Sheep Fair! 💛

The much-loved Masham Sheep Fair is back for two days of sheep, racing, music, entertainment and plenty of Yorkshire tradition!

🐑 Watch the sheep judging and meet farmers who are happy to share their knowledge
🏁 Cheer on the sheep racers as they battle it out!
🎶 Enjoy live brass and silver band music, Morris dancers and performances
🌸 Explore the Harvest of Gardens Flower Festival
🧶 Discover wool crafts, local stalls and more
🍴 Enjoy Masham’s shops, cafés and pubs

And there’s an extra reason to visit - all proceeds from the event go to local charities, including YAA. 🚁💛

Entry is free, so go along, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a brilliant Yorkshire day out!