Top 7 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Masham, England

Have you ever dreamed of distilling your own Gin? Now you can. Come along and take a seat while our distillers take you through the amazing art of Gin distillation. You will be allocated your own copper still and will be able to choose from over 100 botanicals. You will be instructed how to make your own 70cl bottle of unique gin to take home with you. During the experience you will receive complimentary drinks and a tour of our Spirit of Masham Distillery. Singles, couples or groups catered for. We look forward to seeing you.

T&R Theakston Ltd is one of the oldest family breweries in Yorkshire and home of the legendary Old Peculier Ale. Visit this historical brewery in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales town of Masham. Experience first hand the craft and skill that goes into brewing our beers, the brewing process is built on almost two centuries of tradition, passed down through five generations of the Theakston family.2013 is a very special year as not only are we celebrating the 186th year of our company's foundation in 1827,but also ten years since we bought the brewery back from Scottish Courage and once again became a family owned independent brewery. Have a pint of our legendary beer in the Brewery Tap - The Black Bull in Paradise, names after the original inn, the Black Bull, where Robert Theakston first brewed our legendary ale and also the site where our brewery stands, once known as Paradise Fields. We always have six differnent Theakston Ales available on tap including our famous Old Peculier served from wooden casks. There is plenty to do and see including the Cooper’s shop where the cooper crafts the wooden barrels – one of the last remaining working cooperages in the country. Leave plenty of time to browse the gift shop full of ‘Peculier’ souvenirs and other Yorkshire delights.

Immerse yourself in the world of Black Sheep and join us at our brewery here in Masham, North Yorkshire to enjoy a beer experience that you’ll never forget. Our Visitor Centre is sure to keep you entertained, where you can enjoy home cooked food, tours around our historic brewery, an opportunity to buy some merchandise from our Sheepy Shop and of course, enjoy a range of freshly served beers poured by our trained in-house staff.

You'll be amazed what you can create at our art and craft workshops in Masham in the Yorkshire Dales. Our programme of over 220 one to four day workshops and selection of half day weekly courses, mean there's something for everyone. Get creative for pure pleasure - you can have a go at anything from painting to blacksmithing, from sewing to stone carving. It's a chance to forget the everyday, enjoy great company and treat yourself to a gorgeous 2 course lunch and afternoon tea and cakes - more fun than a spa day and MUCH better food!! Booking is essential and places get snapped up quickly! ArtisOn is a small not for profit organisation providing a world of arty crafty learning in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere aiming to be as accessible as possible - booking essential.