Yorkshire Museum Of Farming - Murton Park

Ever wondered how much tinsel it takes to make an elf village? The answer is this much!
Just getting it dry before it packing it all away.

Today is the last day to vote for us. We have been shortlisted for the 'Best Christmas Experience' (question 6)

So who saw us on Countryfile yesterday? If not have a look on iplayer 😊 https://www.bbc.co.uk/…/countryfile-cou ntryfiles-inspiratio…

🎄Merry Christmas from all of us at Murton Park. We hope you and your loved ones all have a wonderful time an we look forward to seeing you in 2019. 🎄

What a wonderful few weeks that was! Thank you to every single one of you who made the 2018 Santa Special so magical.

We are delighted to have been nominated for Best Christmas Experience ' in the Little Vikings - York for kids Awards. If you have visited and think we deserve it we would be very grateful if you'd vote for us. We are question 6. 🎅🎄
https://littlevikingsuk.survey.fm/little- vikings-awards-2019

Feeling very festive here for the final weekend of our Santa Specials. Doors open at 9.30 with last admission at 3.00 on both days.
http://www.murtonpark.co.uk/events/santa- special/

Still time to come see Santa, our last weekend of Santa Specials starts tomorrow. Doors open at 9.30 with last admission at 3.00.
NO BOOKING NEEDED!!

If you haven't got your Christmas tree yet we wholeheartly recommend our friends at York Christmas Trees. They donated our as they are great.

Not seen Santa yet?
Have no fear we are still open for one final weekend on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd. No bookings taken so you can turn up for a ride on the train with Santa and to meet his elves on the Christmas village.
Doors open at 9.30 with last admission at 3.00 each day.

Well what a weekend that was! The dust has now settled. We would love to see any pictures you have. 🎅🎄

Thank you to all that braved to cold weather to come see us yesterday. We are open for the Santa Specials today too. Doors open at 9.30 with last admission at 3.00.
🎅🎄🛤️

******WEEKENDS IN DECEMBER******
******NO BOOKING REQUIRED!******
SANTA, TRAIN, PRESENTS, ELVES, SHERRY & MINCE PIE
... ADULT £7 CHILD £10
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Two of the key members of the Murton Park team tucking into their dinner.
If you come down to see the elves this weekend they may even make an appearance!
#York #yorkshire #museumstaff #christmas #christmastime #santaspecial #santa #elves #elvesvillage #feline #animals

We have been sent our first pictures of decorated Chef hats for the Bake Off. This is Alfie and Evie.
Don't forget, we'll be doing a draw for a family ticket to Murton Park in 2019.

What a great picture from #Histfest made all the better by the fact we have had visits from these two this year. Anita Rani was filming for Countryfile and Janina Ramirez was launching here wonderful book 'Riddle of the Runes' on our Viking village.

Wonderful place and such lovely people working there. I have come with my daughter school and they have made us feel so welcome and have given the children an amazing day out. Can't recommend enough .

What an amazing museum. Adults and 3 year old loved every minute. Staff lovely and friendly and museum well catered for adults and children in mind. A must see place. Will be returning again very soon.

We’ve just had a lovely day here. So much to do. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Very reasonable priced on shop and cafe. My son has additional needs and it’s so refreshing to have a place we can enjoy freely at our own pace. Will be back! Highly recommend here for a visit. Can’t wait for the Santa train! Again we’ve been and it’s fantastic.

Went to this place last year. Came out saying what a fabulous time we had and what brilliant value for money it was compared to other places we have visited. For something a little different to the norm and for people who absolutely love doing what they do and are more than happy to share their passion with you either by playing a game with you or by telling you all about it. Try it you wont be disappointed.

We visit Bauble, the elves and Santa every year and love it! We have been visiting since our eldest daughter was 2 years old, she's now 13 and we've since introduced our 2 year old to the fantastic experience!! Every year everyone is so welcoming, the train, santa (the gifts) and the tour are great and our youngest didn't cry (the first santa that hasn't made her cry)! If you can squeeze a visit in before Christmas we highly recommend it!! A huge happy Christmas to everyone involved in such a magical day!! Thank you!!

We have spent many a day enjoying the Yorkshire Museum of Farming - a fantastic place steeped in local history. All of the facilities and attractions, from the animals and agricultural museum, to the light railway and brilliant Viking Village and Roman Fort, make for a great day out for the whole family. The 'in role' experiences are also excellent, as well as the workshops provided n school trips too.



Today, we were also lucky enough to take our boys to the 'Santa Special' Christmas experience. I have to say, it is for me, the very best one that York has to offer. Absolutely magical!



No doubt, we'll continue to enjoy many more fun-filled days out in the future.

We had a lovely day today, fantastic family day out, animals, train rides, cowboy show, vikings, soft play, outdoor play, nice cafe we will be coming back.

We are a family that loves this farm and come back time after time.

It's excellent value for money and you have a fab time learning new things.

Our son is in a electric wheelchair and he doesn't have any problems getting around the farm and can access it all a+++.

Visited today for the 'Be a Viking day' thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience as much as my 4 year old daughter lol. We got to dress and live as vikings and came home with oil lamps we d made. Everything about it was fab. You could really let go and enjoy yourself and the talks were very informative from 'Lif' and 'Eric' the Viking was great. even the shop items were very reasonable and the cafe looked good although we didn't have time to visit. Would highly recommend. Hope we can visit again soon.

Took my nephew today. We had a lovely day. Plenty to see and do, The staff were really helpful and friendly. Excellent value for money. Would definitely recommend.

Today was great.... boys and I loved our visit especially the cowboys.... my eldest spent nearly 2 hrs with Jason the gunman.... it really was the best...

Now how on eartb do I make a gun picture from used bullets.... ermmmmmmmm

There is so much to see and do here and incredibly varied - from the train to the Viking village and every tractor in between! Very reasonably priced and a lovely atmosphere around the whole place.

Really enjoyed our day in Feb half term doing Viking things- kids loved it- ideal for kids aged 4-10. Very reasonable cafe and gift shop- much cheaper than other local attractions- and delighted to find there was an indoor picnic area. Next time with it being so well priced in cafe we will eat in- Soup n Roll only 2.50. Have been in summer before and there is plenty to do for a whole day out. If you go in Feb half term wear something warm- lot of outside activities and v cold!!

One of our favourite places to visit - referred to as “the Tractor museum” by my 4yo who’s tractor-mad. So much space and plenty to do, indoors and out - the toy farm is a brilliant idea, great playground and big sandpit, pedal tractors, loads of animals to see, nice nature walk and a lovely cafe serving great food. We’re regulars and would definitely recommend everyone put it on their hit list for a visit. Though not too many people, as it’s usually lovely and quiet � just perfect when watching more than one child �

I love the museum. I like the animals & the sparrows also the trains on the Derwent Valley Railway. A great place to visit for everyone. MH.

Great family day out been vikings today, really helps bring viking Britain to life for the kids by having a bit of fun while they are learning. We got to dress up as vikings and carry out some of the daily roles they used to do. Very reasonable priced too great day out.

First time we have been today and we really enjoyed it. Our six year old son loved it to. The viking village, the wild west part and the school teacher were excellent. Also enjoyed the museum parts to. All child freindly. Cafe was really nice and the food was lovely at very good prices. The staff were all lovely and we look forward to coming back at August bank holiday. Great day out, thank you.

Ace day being Vikings! Even though very cold we had loads of fun.... Kids well fussy with oil lamps and I learnt how to make Viking porridge:) can't wait to come back when the sun's out! Fab value for money too-staff very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the day :)

Absolutely fantastic day yesterday Father's Day we went as family of 4 an disabled adult and two children the man the desk tried to make it as cheap as he could for us in the end we paid £30 Which was fantastic value then they did not try to fleeces like some places do .The day it self was really good with a magician for the children and they love the Viking part learning how to torw Spears and charge with them there was a car rally as well . And I have worked in farming so the Museum itself was of real interest to me .The cafe prices a quite reasonable compared too other places .so all in all it is place where there are not trying to ripp you off .The omly down side was they

Had a right clown on the car park I am pretty sure they don't need anybody telling anyone how to Park they is loads of car parking places .

Wonderful place and such lovely people working there. I have come with my daughter school and they have made us feel so welcome and have given the children an amazing day out. Can't recommend enough .

What an amazing museum. Adults and 3 year old loved every minute. Staff lovely and friendly and museum well catered for adults and children in mind. A must see place. Will be returning again very soon.

We’ve just had a lovely day here. So much to do. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Very reasonable priced on shop and cafe. My son has additional needs and it’s so refreshing to have a place we can enjoy freely at our own pace. Will be back! Highly recommend here for a visit. Can’t wait for the Santa train! Again we’ve been and it’s fantastic.

Went to this place last year. Came out saying what a fabulous time we had and what brilliant value for money it was compared to other places we have visited. For something a little different to the norm and for people who absolutely love doing what they do and are more than happy to share their passion with you either by playing a game with you or by telling you all about it. Try it you wont be disappointed.

We visit Bauble, the elves and Santa every year and love it! We have been visiting since our eldest daughter was 2 years old, she's now 13 and we've since introduced our 2 year old to the fantastic experience!! Every year everyone is so welcoming, the train, santa (the gifts) and the tour are great and our youngest didn't cry (the first santa that hasn't made her cry)! If you can squeeze a visit in before Christmas we highly recommend it!! A huge happy Christmas to everyone involved in such a magical day!! Thank you!!

We have spent many a day enjoying the Yorkshire Museum of Farming - a fantastic place steeped in local history. All of the facilities and attractions, from the animals and agricultural museum, to the light railway and brilliant Viking Village and Roman Fort, make for a great day out for the whole family. The 'in role' experiences are also excellent, as well as the workshops provided n school trips too.



Today, we were also lucky enough to take our boys to the 'Santa Special' Christmas experience. I have to say, it is for me, the very best one that York has to offer. Absolutely magical!



No doubt, we'll continue to enjoy many more fun-filled days out in the future.

We had a lovely day today, fantastic family day out, animals, train rides, cowboy show, vikings, soft play, outdoor play, nice cafe we will be coming back.

We are a family that loves this farm and come back time after time.

It's excellent value for money and you have a fab time learning new things.

Our son is in a electric wheelchair and he doesn't have any problems getting around the farm and can access it all a+++.

Visited today for the 'Be a Viking day' thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience as much as my 4 year old daughter lol. We got to dress and live as vikings and came home with oil lamps we d made. Everything about it was fab. You could really let go and enjoy yourself and the talks were very informative from 'Lif' and 'Eric' the Viking was great. even the shop items were very reasonable and the cafe looked good although we didn't have time to visit. Would highly recommend. Hope we can visit again soon.

Took my nephew today. We had a lovely day. Plenty to see and do, The staff were really helpful and friendly. Excellent value for money. Would definitely recommend.

Today was great.... boys and I loved our visit especially the cowboys.... my eldest spent nearly 2 hrs with Jason the gunman.... it really was the best...

Now how on eartb do I make a gun picture from used bullets.... ermmmmmmmm

There is so much to see and do here and incredibly varied - from the train to the Viking village and every tractor in between! Very reasonably priced and a lovely atmosphere around the whole place.

Really enjoyed our day in Feb half term doing Viking things- kids loved it- ideal for kids aged 4-10. Very reasonable cafe and gift shop- much cheaper than other local attractions- and delighted to find there was an indoor picnic area. Next time with it being so well priced in cafe we will eat in- Soup n Roll only 2.50. Have been in summer before and there is plenty to do for a whole day out. If you go in Feb half term wear something warm- lot of outside activities and v cold!!

One of our favourite places to visit - referred to as “the Tractor museum” by my 4yo who’s tractor-mad. So much space and plenty to do, indoors and out - the toy farm is a brilliant idea, great playground and big sandpit, pedal tractors, loads of animals to see, nice nature walk and a lovely cafe serving great food. We’re regulars and would definitely recommend everyone put it on their hit list for a visit. Though not too many people, as it’s usually lovely and quiet � just perfect when watching more than one child �

I love the museum. I like the animals & the sparrows also the trains on the Derwent Valley Railway. A great place to visit for everyone. MH.

Great family day out been vikings today, really helps bring viking Britain to life for the kids by having a bit of fun while they are learning. We got to dress up as vikings and carry out some of the daily roles they used to do. Very reasonable priced too great day out.

First time we have been today and we really enjoyed it. Our six year old son loved it to. The viking village, the wild west part and the school teacher were excellent. Also enjoyed the museum parts to. All child freindly. Cafe was really nice and the food was lovely at very good prices. The staff were all lovely and we look forward to coming back at August bank holiday. Great day out, thank you.

Ace day being Vikings! Even though very cold we had loads of fun.... Kids well fussy with oil lamps and I learnt how to make Viking porridge:) can't wait to come back when the sun's out! Fab value for money too-staff very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the day :)

Absolutely fantastic day yesterday Father's Day we went as family of 4 an disabled adult and two children the man the desk tried to make it as cheap as he could for us in the end we paid £30 Which was fantastic value then they did not try to fleeces like some places do .The day it self was really good with a magician for the children and they love the Viking part learning how to torw Spears and charge with them there was a car rally as well . And I have worked in farming so the Museum itself was of real interest to me .The cafe prices a quite reasonable compared too other places .so all in all it is place where there are not trying to ripp you off .The omly down side was they

Had a right clown on the car park I am pretty sure they don't need anybody telling anyone how to Park they is loads of car parking places .