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Check availabilityTheme Parks · York
Murton Park
📍 YO19 5GH
Photo: Richard Harvey (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Yorkshire Museum of Farming with agricultural history displays
- Weekend rides on the Derwent Valley Light Railway
- Roman Fort and Viking Village living history sites
- Indoor and outdoor play areas for children
- Animals to see and meet on site
Murton Park is a 14-acre attraction near York combining the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, a railway, animals, play areas and living history sites. You can explore the Roman Fort and Viking Village, which recreate the past and are open to visitors most weekends and school holidays, take a weekend ride on the Derwent Valley Light Railway, and let children enjoy the indoor and outdoor play areas. There's also a café for refreshments and a seasonal calendar of reenactment events. It suits families and those interested in history. The attraction is located in York, Yorkshire, with York station 3.3 miles away, and there are 153 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays for those planning an overnight visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Roman Fort and Viking Village open most weekends and school holidays
- Booking
- Annual passes available for unlimited visits
- Best for
- Family days out with children
From the attraction's own website on 26 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Takeaway Food
- ✓ Playground
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Indoor Areas
- ✓ Parking
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