May Half Term - Murton Park

**The indoor play barn is currently closed for maintenance. A selection of indoor play is in The Sawkill Building in the meantime.**

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**The indoor play barn is currently closed for maintenance. A selection of indoor play is in The Sawkill Building in the meantime.**

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May Half Term

Various charges for activities

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23 May - 31 May

Dragon Fest at Murton Park invites families to dragon-themed entertainment this May Half Term.

This event offers storytelling, dragon encounters, and a range of hands-on activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy creative crafts and character-led experiences, alongside plenty of memorable photo opportunities.

Plus, if you come in fancy dress during Sat 23rd and Sun 31st May (anything dragon-related!), you’ll get a little prize at the front desk.

Park entry is free with an annual pass. Haven’t got one? You can buy it online or at the front desk on arrival.

Dragon trail Sat 23rd - Sun 31st May

An event at Murton Park isn’t complete without a trail! This time, it’s dragon themed, and it’s £1.50 per person, which includes a prize on completion.

The Trailblazers Sat 23rd - Mon 25th May

The Trailblazers Cowboys have been holding events with us for nearly 20 years. Visit us for a chance to walk through a Western town, where you might even witness a gunfight.

This event is FREE with a valid annual pass.

Jorfor's Hall Vikings Sat 23rd - Mon 25th May

Jorfor’s Hall Vikings They will demonstrate a range of crafts and skills from over 1,000 years ago, when you’ll be able to walk through the village and experience the sights and sounds of your ancestors.

This event is FREE with a valid annual pass.

DVLR train rides Sat 23rd - Mon 25th May

Passenger train schedules are subject to safety regulations and weather conditions.

Train times: 11 am, 11.30 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 1.30 pm, 2 pm, 2.30 pm, 3 pm, 3.30 pm, 4 pm

Price: £1 per person, per ride OR £5 for up to five people, per day (ride as many times as you like).

Dragon Tales & Crafts Mon 25th May

10.30 am – 12 pm

£2.50 per person, with park admission.

Learn a brief history of dragons and then design your own to take home.

Dragon Horse Display Tues 26th May

11 am, 1 pm & 2 pm

The Yorkshire Knight will display his dragon-horse, Raven!

Storytelling Tues 26th May

2 pm

Listen to Skalla the Skald tell a story about dragons

Storytelling Thurs 28th May

2 pm

Listen to Skalla the Skald tell a story about dragons

Dragon Tales & Crafts Fri 29th May

10.30 am – 12 pm

£2.50 per person, with park admission.

Learn a brief history of dragons and then design your own to take home.

Monthly train club Sun 31st May

10.30 am-12.30 pm – free with an annual pass

Enjoy our monthly wooden train club.

DVLR train rides Sun 31st May

Passenger train schedules are subject to safety regulations and weather conditions.

Train times: 11 am, 11.30 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 1.30 pm, 2 pm, 2.30 pm, 3 pm, 3.30 pm, 4 pm

Price: £1 per person, per ride OR £5 for up to five people, per day (ride as many times as you like).

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DVLR train rides

Sundays and Bank Holiday weekends
All day
£1 per person, per ride or £5 for up to five people, per day
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Jorfor’s Hall Vikings

Jorfor’s Hall Vikings will demonstrate a range of crafts and skills from over 1,000 years ago
23 May - 25 May
FREE with annual membership
AutumnSpringSummerKidsReenactor

The Trailblazers

Your chance to walk through a Western town. You may even see a gunfight.
2 May - 4 May
10am-4pm
FREE with annual membership
AutumnSpringSummerWinterKids

Train club – monthly

Wooden train play for age 3+
29 Mar - 29 Mar
10.30am-12.30pm
FREE with annual membership
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