At Murtonpark, we've done our best to create a Web site that anticipates and satisfies our customers' needs. With that goal in mind, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions. If you do not find an answer to your question here, contact us at 01904 489966 or enquiries@murtonpark.co.uk

How do we get to Murton Park?

What facilities do you have on site?

Do you have any animals?

Are the trains running?

Is there anything happening on the site?

Are dogs allowed?

What parts of the site are open?

Can we take photographs?

For School Parties

If we want to bring a school party to use the facilities on site, how far in advance do we have to book?

If we want to book you to come into school for an activity day or presentation, how far in advance?

What should the children wear when we come on a visit?

Can we come on a preview on a weekend or in the school holidays to do our school’s risk assessment?

Do you need paying on the day of the visit?

How do we get to Murton Park                     TOP

There is Easy access from Hull, Bridlington, Leeds and Scarborough. Just off the A64 Leeds - Scarborough road. Take the A166 Bridlington road, then first left to Murton. We are the third entrance on the left on Murton Lane. Just three miles from York city centre. Follow the brown heritage signs for the Yorkshire Museum of Farming. Click her for a map

What facilities do you have on site     TOP

On our 14 acre site we have livestock paddocks, duck pond, children’s play area, picnic area (for admission paying visitors), free car and coach parking, toilets including disabled, baby changing facilities, gift shop and café.

Do you have any animals                            TOP

Yes,   We have sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits, ponies, pigs and cows. The animals are here to help in the telling of the agricultural history of Yorkshire and not here as a “petting” farm however.

Are the trains running                                     TOP

The DVLR endeavour to have trains running every Sunday between Easter and the end of September and Bank Holidays, and of course for the Santa Specials in December. However, from time to time there will be essential track work or train maintenance which may prevent trains from running.

Is there anything happening on the site               TOP

Go to the “Events” page.  Also, from time to time, we have re-enactors on site on a weekend.

Are dogs allowed?                                            TOP

Yes, but they must be kept on a lead at all times and please clean up after them!

What part of the site is open?                         TOP

During school term-time there may be restricted areas. You will be advised at the Admissions desk and if there are a number of school parties booked in you may be given a reduced admission cost because of this.

Can we take photographs?                                   TOP

You may as long as they are not for any financial gain.  You cannot take photographs of any of the children who are here with the school parties.  If you wish to take photos for any other reason than your own pleasure e.g. to go with a written article you are having published, for a book you may be writing etc. you need to ring to get permission before you arrive.

If we want to bring a school party how far in front do we have to book?                                TOP

For Danelaw, you need to book at least 12/18 months in advance; Brigantium is about 4/6 months in advance as is the WWII Home Front/Tudor/Victorian experience.  For guided tours of Danelaw – about 4 months in advance.

If we want to book you to come into school for an activity day or presentation, how far in advance?     TOP

We recommend you book an in school visit 3 or 4 months in advance.

What should the children wear when we come on a visit?               TOP

The adults and children should be dressed appropriately for the weather and being outside most, if not all, of the day.  We make our costumes large enough to fit over several layers of winter clothing. A layer can always be taken off! If it’s winter, the children can also wear hats/hoods and gloves. Remember in wet weather you might need a change of footwear. Coach drivers don’t like to see muddy wellies approaching their coaches – it makes them go a bit red in the face

Can we come on a preview on a weekend or in the school holidays to do our school’s risk assessment?   TOP

Yes, you can.  You must ring first to book yourselves in so a member of the living history team is available.  The preview will last about an hour.

Do you need paying on the day of the visit?                               TOP

No we don’t. The invoice will be presented to you on the day of the visit, whether you are on site or we are in school. If you are able to pay on the day – terrific, but if the invoice is going to your LEA, please ensure it is sent off promptly.

Many other questions will be answered in the literature sent to you once you have made a school booking. Contact us at 01904 489966 or enquiries@murtonpark.co.uk.