Murton Park

Is it right for my child?

• Toddlers and pre-school: pedal tractors (for under 8s), sand play and, when it is open, soft play. The new Tractor Yard is an enclosed track for play tractors, beside a larger sandpit and sand kitchen.
• Outdoor playground: swings, a slide, seesaws and things to climb. There is also a signposted nature trail.
• Animals: ponies, goats, sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks and pigs. You can buy feed for the goats, ponies and sheep. There are no petting sessions.
• Tractor fans: the John Sawkill Building holds restored Fergusons, Farmalls and Nuffields.
• Older children: the Women’s Land Army exhibition upstairs covers women’s farm work in both world wars. The Viking village and 1/3 scale Roman fort bring history to life.
• Two areas families cannot visit: the WW2 evacuee area is for school trips only. The Stone Age village is too, apart from occasional special events.

Plan your visit: a parent’s checklist

• Visiting on a weekday in term time? The Viking village and Roman fort open to families at weekends and in school holidays, so phone ahead.
• On normal days, arrive by 3.30pm, the last admission time. The park closes at 4.30pm.
• Bring £1.30 for a bag of animal feed from the shop, and wash hands at the hand wash points afterwards.
• Wear sturdy shoes. A number of main tracks are loose gravel, and parts of the Viking village get slippery in the wet.
• Coming for the train? It runs on most Sundays and bank holiday weekends from February half term to December, weather permitting. Phone before you travel.
• Carer or childminder? Bring your carers card or registration certificate, as standard admission for you is sold on site only.

Prices and tickets

Every standard admission ticket is an annual pass, giving unlimited return visits for 12 months. 2026 prices:

• Family pass: £50 for 2 named adults and up to 3 named children.
• Adult (16 plus): £20. Child (1 to 15): £17. Under 1s: free.
• Carers: free with a valid carers card, bought on site.
• Childminder pass: £56 for 1 named adult and 6 unnamed children, bought on site with a registration certificate.
• Free entry: Blue Peter Badge cardholders and Young Archaeologists’ Club members get in free, but not for Christmas events.
• Train rides cost extra: £1 per person per ride, or £5 for a group of up to five with unlimited rides all day. Under 1s ride free.
• Events: most are included. Some, like Christmas, cost extra.

Children must be with an adult aged 18 or over.

Pushchairs, babies and toilets

• Baby changing is in the reception building.
• Toilets: one set is in the reception building and a second toilet block is towards the back of the site. Both have a disabled cubicle.
• Getting around: the site is mostly flat, with paths and trackways of varying surfaces, some of them loose gravel.

Food and drink

The Yorkshire Barn Café is in the reception building and opens 7 days a week. Last orders for hot food are at 3.30pm. The menu has a children’s section, such as chicken nuggets with chips for £7, and a kids’ picnic box for £6.

Picnics are welcome. There is a large picnic area and picnic benches around the playground. You cannot eat your own food in the café, but in bad weather picnickers can eat indoors in the atrium.

Getting there and parking

• Address: Murton Lane, Murton, York YO19 5UF. It is 4.5 miles from the city centre.
• By car: near the A64. Follow brown signs for “Yorkshire Museum of Farming”.
• Parking: the on-site car park is free and a short walk from the entrance. The official pages do not mention Blue Badge bays.
• Bus 747: the East Yorkshire 747 (Pocklington) runs from York railway station to Murton village. Then walk a couple of minutes along Murton Lane.
• Bus 10: the First York 10 runs from York railway station to Grimston Court, a 5 to 10 minute walk away. You cross the A166 on the way.
• Road safety: both bus routes involve walking on roads with no pavement.

When to visit

• Open all year: normally every day from 10am to 4.30pm, with last admission at 3.30pm. Christmas event days have their own timings.
• Christmas closure: the park closes to the public on Friday 18 December 2026 and reopens on Monday 4 January 2027. From 19 to 22 December, only Christmas ticket holders can visit.
• Indoor play barn: it is closed for maintenance and will reopen in the New Year. Some indoor play is in the John Sawkill Building meanwhile.
• Clubs: Craft Club runs on the third Sunday of each month, 10.30am to 12.30pm, for ages 3 plus.
• Christmas at Murton Park: 28 and 29 November, 5 and 6 December, 12 and 13 December, and 19 to 22 December 2026. Tickets are £12 per adult, £23 per child and £6 for under 1s, plus a booking fee. Book online, as walk-ins are not accepted. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your Santa slot.
• Christmas tips: much of it is outdoors, so dress warmly. Buggies cannot go in Santa’s cabin or on the train, but buggy parks are provided.

Additional needs and disability support

Murton Park offers this official support for visitors with additional needs.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Murton Park cost?

An annual pass costs £20 per adult and £17 per child aged 1 to 15. A family pass for 2 named adults and up to 3 named children is £50. Under 1s go free. Train rides cost extra.

Is Murton Park open in winter?

Yes. It is open all year, normally 10am to 4.30pm. It closes to the public on 18 December 2026 and reopens on 4 January 2027. Christmas ticket holders can visit from 19 to 22 December.

Is Murton Park good for toddlers?

Yes. Toddlers have pedal tractors, sand play and the animals. The indoor play barn is closed until the New Year, with some indoor play in the John Sawkill Building meanwhile.

Is Murton Park good on a rainy day?

Partly. The museum, café and some indoor play are indoors, but much of the site is outside.

Can you take a dog to Murton Park?

Yes, if it is well behaved and on a lead. Dogs are not allowed inside any building or at the Christmas event.

Is Murton Park good for autistic children?

It offers real support. It is Makaton Friendly, lends Explorer Backpacks with ear defenders and fidget toys, and runs an SEN weekend at Christmas.

Checked on 12 November 2026 against the official Murton Park pages for plan your visit, admission tickets, FAQs, play, museum, living history, railway, café, what’s on, Christmas, accessibility and Explorer Backpacks. Prices and times can change, so check before you travel.