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St Mary's Church, Masham

St Mary's Church, Masham

Discover St Mary's Church, a beautiful and historic Masham landmark with Saxon origins and a towering spire.

About

St Mary's Church, Masham, stands as a remarkable historic landmark in the heart of the picturesque market town of Masham. This beautiful church is celebrated for its imposing tall spire, which is a recognizable feature visible from miles around, adding to the iconic Yorkshire landscape. With a rich heritage extending back to Saxon times, visitors can still discover a significant Saxon cross within its well-kept churchyard. The majority of the current magnificent building showcases architectural styles predominantly from the 12th to 15th centuries. It consistently receives high praise from visitors, reflected in its excellent Google rating of 4.6/5 stars from 74 reviews.

Guests often commend the church's serene and beautiful atmosphere, making it a cherished location for quiet contemplation, prayer, and even artistic inspiration, as noted by local art groups. The interior reveals intense historical detail, including fascinating crypts, creating an airy and captivating space. Its perfectly placed position within Masham provides not only a historical and spiritual anchor but also offers convenient access to explore the town centre and enjoy scenic walks in the meadows directly behind the church.

Visiting Information

Opening hours for St Mary's Church were not provided. The church offers excellent accessibility features, including wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Payment options for visiting were not specified.

4.6

from 74 reviews

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Showing 5 of 74 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.

Anonymous
5/5
7 months ago

Lovely historic church with a tall spire visible from miles around, situated moments away from the centre of Masham. A church has existed on this site from Saxon times, with a Saxon cross still present in the well kept churchyard today. Most of the current church building dates from the 12th to 15th century. Notable features inside include vibrant stained glass windows, gothic arches and finely detailed tombs. Services are held regularly on Sunday mornings, and the church is easy to access, with plenty of parking around the centre of Masham just a couple of minutes walk away.

Anonymous
5/5
2 years ago

A beautiful church. We used it to sketch and draw with watercolours. Masham art group highly enjoyed the beautiful location and meadow behind to create wonderful creations in sketchbooks. I taught the session and can say everything was great. A lovely place for prayer too. Beautiful walks behind it further over the fields. Friendly people. Wonderful kitchen and also toilets. Ample tables and chairs. Beautiful old church

Anonymous
4/5
3 years ago

Listed in the 1000 best churches in England you can see why. Intense detail on the crypts, airy and perfectly placed in Masham itself.

Anonymous
5/5
a year ago

Good start ( or finish) to a walk in Masham. History of church well written.

Anonymous
5/5
6 years ago

What an amazing and historic place. A real sense of human endeavour and society. Loved the contemporary sculpture exhibition.

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πŸ“ 42 Market Pl, Masham, Ripon HG4 4EF, UK

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42 Market Pl, Masham, Ripon HG4 4EF, UK