Murton Park

About

Murton Park is situated on 14 acres of countryside in York. It has been open since 1982. The park is home to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming and the Derwent Valley Light Railway. Additionally, the grounds are home to animals, living history sites and much more.

What is there to do at Murton Park?

Murton Park in York is home to many exhibits and amenities for visitors to enjoy, including:

• Yorkshire Museum of Farming – explore farming in Yorkshire through the 19th and 20th centuries. This museum has lots of historic machinery and implements including many tractors.
• Derwent Valley Light Railway – a half a mile track which takes you on a heritage ride around the park. The railway is open on weekends from February half term to Christmas time.
• Play Areas – includes an outdoor playground, soft play towers in the museum, craft tables, a Lego station and ride on pedal tractors.
• Animals – the park is home to goats, sheep, ponies and more animals you can visit.

Murton Park also has a tearooms and picnic areas for visitors to enjoy replenishments. Additionally, the park sometimes has events on such as a monthly craft club. To find out more about a visit to Murton Park, click here.

Accessibility

Murton Park has a level entrance and wide pathways around the grounds. However, there are some areas and tracks that may not be suitable for mobility aids and wheelchairs. Many of the tracks have gravel surfaces. Additionally, some surfaces can be slippery due to bad weather. For specific advice on accessibility needs and routes around the grounds, it is suggested to get in contact before your visit.

Noise levels at the park should be relatively low due to the outdoor nature of the park. However, there is usually background noise in the indoor areas such as the café. There is not a dedicated quiet time to visit.

For more information about days out in York, visit the Eric Knows website.