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Yorkshire Museum of Farming
📍 YO19 5GH
Photo: Stephen Craven (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Ride the Derwent Valley Light Railway at weekends
- Explore a recreated Viking Village
- Visit a 1/3 scale Roman Fort
- Indoor and outdoor play areas for children
- Meet farm animals on site
The Yorkshire Museum of Farming forms part of Murton Park, a 14-acre site near York combining agricultural history, animals, play areas, a railway and living history reconstructions such as a Roman Fort and Viking Village. Families can ride the Derwent Valley Light Railway at weekends, let children loose in the indoor and outdoor play areas, and meet farm animals, while a seasonal calendar brings reenactment events and activity days. It suits families and school groups particularly, with a café on site for refreshments. Located in York, Yorkshire, it sits within easy reach of York station, 3.4 miles away, and there are 153 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, making it a straightforward addition to a York-based break.
Practical details
- Best for
- Family days out with children of all ages
- Accessibility
- Makaton friendly
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Playground
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Indoor Areas
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