Murton Park
York, North Yorkshire
About Murton Park
Looking for an unforgettable family day out? Set within 14 acres of rural Yorkshire countryside – home to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, a railway, animals, play areas, and living history sites – Murton Park has something for every generation.
With a packed seasonal calendar, don’t miss our immersive reenactment events and monthly kids’ club – all free with your annual pass.
Great value annual membership
Set amidst 14 acres of beautiful Yorkshire countryside, Murton Park is a place where everyone can have fun! Explore the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, hop on the railway, meet our animals, enjoy the play areas, and step into the past with our living history exhibits.
Get year-round access to Murton Park with an annual pass for only £50 per family or £20 per adult.
Home to the Derwent Valley Light Railway
A must-ride attraction, the Derwent Valley Light Railway (DVLR) spans half a mile within our grounds here at Murton Park.
Run (or should we say fuelled?) by passionate volunteers, this visitor attraction is open every weekend from February half term until our Christmas Event. With passenger trains running on most Sundays during this period as well as every day during Bank Holiday weekends (passenger train schedules are subject to safety regulations and weather conditions).
Ticket prices to ride on the train with park admission are:
£1 per person, per ride OR
£5 per group (up to five people) for unlimited rides throughout the day
Under 1s are free.
Living history sites to explore
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Changing Rooms
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Thursday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Friday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Saturday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Sunday, 10:00 - 16:30
Wednesday, December 24 2025: Closed
Thursday, December 25 2025: Closed
Friday, December 26 2025: Closed
Saturday, December 27 2025: Closed
Sunday, December 28 2025: Closed
Monday, December 29 2025: Closed
Tuesday, December 30 2025: Closed
Wednesday, December 31 2025: Closed
Thursday, January 1 2026: Closed
Friday, January 2 2026: Closed
Saturday, January 3 2026: Closed
Sunday, January 4 2026: Closed
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (1-17) : £17.00
- Adult (18++) : £20.00
- Babies and Toddlers (0-1) : Free
Family: £50 (Two named adults, up to three named children
Carers: free (Available to purchase onsite only with a valid Carers ID card)
Childminder: £56. 1 named adult & 6 unnamed child (Available to purchase on site only with a valid Registration Certificate)
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
At the Yorkshire Barn Café in Murton Park, you can enjoy homemade breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and delicious cakes. Everything is made with top-quality Yorkshire ingredients, including cheese, meat, fruits, and vegetables. The coffee, too, is roasted specially by Divine in York.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
Murton Park
Murton Lane
Murton
York
North Yorkshire
YO19 5UF
England
Murton Park and the DVLR are located near the village of Murton, just off the A166. Follow the signs from the A4 York by-pass. You can also follow the brown signs to ‘The Yorkshire Museum of Farming’.
Tel: 01904489966
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
The 747 (Pocklington) East Yorkshire bus service runs from York railway station to Murton village. Leave the village via Murton Lane and the museum is a couple of minutes walk on your right. Please note this includes walking on a road with no pavement.
The No. 10 First York bus service runs from York railway station to Grimston Court. The museum is a 5/10 minute walk away. From the bus, follow Bore Tree Baulk. At the end cross the A166 and turn right, Murton Lane is on the left. The museum is at the far end of the lane on the left. Please note this also includes walking on roads with no pavement.
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