Discover a Family Day Out Like No Other at Murton Park
Looking for a family day out that combines adventure, history, hands-on activities and outdoor fun? Welcome to Murton Park, one of Yorkshire's most unique visitor attractions, where history comes to life and every visit becomes a journey through time.
Nestled in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside near York, Murton Park offers far more than a traditional museum or family attraction. Here, children don't just learn about history; they live it. From stepping into a Viking village to exploring a museum packed with fascinating artefacts, families can spend an entire day discovering, playing and making memories together.
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.
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.
Ever wondered what it was like to live in a Viking village or Roman fort? Visit us and you’ll find out! We have a recreated Roman fort, Viking village, prehistoric village, and WW2 evacuee area.
During term time, we use the living history sites exclusively for our KS2 educational days. During weekends and school holidays, the Viking village and Roman fort are open for you to explore and enjoy reenactment events throughout the year.
The park is open for Christmas ticket holders only during the last week of November, every weekend in December, and the week leading up to Christmas Day. If you would like Christmas tickets, please visit www.murtonpark.co.uk/whats-on
Murton Park
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
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Last updated: 09:05 09/10/2026
