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Throughout The DayThis year, Santa’s making a grand return to Murton Park, and oh boy, has he got some surprises up his red velvet sleeves!
We’re not just hanging a stocking and leaving out milk and cookies for Santa. No, we’re decking our halls with boughs of holly with a winter wonderland, shimmering bright. Ready your reindeer, because we’re about to rocket your festive joy to new heights.
(Christmas jumper optional, but strongly encouraged.)
Your little ones will get the chance to hobnob with the big man himself (alongside other boys and girls). Maybe even negotiate their position on the naughty or nice list. And the best part? Santa’s even arranged for some special money that the kiddos can spend in our toy shop. Score!
But the fun doesn’t stop there. There’s a whole host of activities waiting to unfold. There’s wish-list writing and even a train ride (choo-choo!) on the Derwent Valley Light Railway…
Weekends in November/December:
Saturday 30th November / Sunday 1st December, Saturday 7th / Sunday 8th December, Saturday 14th / Sunday 15th December, Saturday 21st / Sunday 22nd / Monday 23rd December.
Prices
Tickets are £10* per adult, £20* per child and £5* for 0-1 year olds and are available to book online only.
IMPORTANT: The time slot you choose for Christmas at Murton Park, is the time that you will visit Santa. You will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to your booked slot.
The first train is due to run at 9.45am and the last train at 5.05pm.
BOOK NOWWe’re excited to announce that Fladam Theatre will be your onboard entertainment at the Derwent Valley Light Railway this Christmas.
Join Fladam – best known for their award-nominated show ‘Green Fingers’ and spooky hit ‘Hallowbean’ – for a magical, musical, mini festive cracker about penguins Noel and Carol.
Noel and Carol will be taking their annual festive trip to Murton Park. Why, you may ask? They’re on a special mission – to deliver a new batch of jokes to the Christmas cracker factory!
(Did you know that cracker jokes are written exclusively by penguins? It’s true. Ask David Attenborough.)
But a mix-up with their luggage means (*dramatic music*) ALL THE JOKES HAVE BEEN LOST! Uh oh. There’ll be no laughs in York this Christmas if they can’t think of something quick! Maybe the other passengers can help?
But wait, we hear you ask, what about Mother Christmas? Fear not, she’s setting up shop in her ‘Bakehouse’ for a ‘cooking class where the only ingredients are your imagination, a sprinkling of singing and a generous helping of Elfercise! Then you’ll settle down for a seasonal story time with Mother Christmas’s magical take of a famous festive tale (with some Makaton signing thrown in for good measure).
And there’s more. We’re talking free reindeer food (because who can forget Rudolph?), crafts** for the kids, and for the grown-ups? Adults get a scrumptious mince pie, on the house!
All this festive frolicking is bound to work up an appetite. Not to worry, The Yorkshire Barn Café has got you covered. Whether you fancy a hearty breakfast, light meal, a quick snack, or just a calming drink and a slice of homemade cake, they’ve got it all.
So come on, step into Christmas and make some unforgettable memories at Murton Park.
Christmas is waiting!
Tickets are £10* per adult, £20* per child and £5* for 0-1 year olds and are available to book online only.
SEN Quiet Day
If you’re looking for a quieter experience, we recommend booking tickets on the first day, 30th November.
*A booking fee will be charged per order for both events. The time slot you choose for Christmas at Murton Park, is the time that you will visit Santa. You will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to your booked slot. For Tea with Santa, please arrive 15 minutes before the event starts at 5.30pm. For full T’s & C’s and FAQs, see below.
Please print out your tickets and bring them along with you on the day or have the email ready to view on your smartphone.
We are located to the East of York in the Village of Murton. The postcode is YO19 5UF.
Conveniently this is near the A64, making it incredibly easy by car. You can follow brown signs for ‘Yorkshire Museum of Farming’. If you are feeling energetic we are also on Sustrans cycle route 66.
When you arrive please follow signs showing you where to park.
Christmas at Murton Park runs throughout November/December: Saturday 30th November / Sunday 1st December, Saturday 7th / Sunday 8th December, Saturday 14th / Sunday 15th December, Saturday 21st / Sunday 22nd / Monday 23rd December.
Sessions starts at 9.20am, every 20 minutes until 4.20pm everyday.
Tea with Santa will be on Tuesday 10th and Thursday 19th December from 5.30pm-7.30pm.
All tickets must be pre-booked at www.murtonpark.co.uk
We are unable to accept walk-ins on the day.
You can purchase a £10 adult ticket for Christmas at Murton Park and a £20 adult ticket for Tea with Santa instead.
Christmas at Murton Park: Tickets for babe-in-arms (under the age of one) are £5 and include a gift. We do ask that in the audience with Santa they sit on an adult’s knee.
Tea with Santa: Infants who do not need a meal, will not need a ticket, unless they would like a present. If you would like an infant of 0-1 years to have a present, it is £5 per ticket. Please let us know if you require a high chair or space for a buggy at your table when booking.
Christmas at Murton Park: Yes, it is £10 for an adult. As well as the experience of walking through Santa’s village, meeting the elves and having an audience with Santa, all adults will receive a mince pie.
The only exception to this is carers with a valid carers card, who will be charged £5 each.
Tea with Santa: Adult tickets are £20 and include a one-course meal and drink from The Yorkshire Barn Café.
Christmas with Murton Park: Yes, it is £5 per carer with a valid carer’s card. Tickets must be booked in advance on www.murtonpark.co.uk
Tea with Santa: there is no carer discount for this event. Carers will need to purchase an adult ticket for £20.
All tickets are non-refundable. If York is under lockdown or you live in area under lockdown, you can transfer your tickets to the Christmas event next year. If you are self isolating your tickets can be transferred to the Christmas same event next year. If you are unable to attend the event for another reason, we require 24 hours notice. We will do our best to transfer you to another date for the 2025 event.
Unfortunately it is not possible to bring a dog to the Christmas event. We also ask that dogs are not left in cars whilst you attend the event.
Christmas at Murton Park: We can only fit a certain number of people into the audience with Santa. If there is space we will try to accommodate you but it may not be possible.
Tea with Santa: We can only fit a certain number of people in the café and this event is running on two dates only. We will do our best to accommodate you but it may not be possible.
Christmas at Murton Park: We ask that you arrive at site 30 minutes before your booked slot with Santa. You will be welcomed onto Santa’s village 10 minutes before your slot.
Tea with Santa: Please arrive at 5.30pm.
Christmas at Murton Park: We expect the visit to site to last around 2 hours, however you are welcome to stay and play / explore the site all day should you wish to do so.
Tea with Santa: The event will last two hours from 5.30pm-7.30pm.
Christmas at Murton Park: Yes, The Yorkshire Barn Café will be serving homemade tasty meals / lunches as well as snacks and hot and cold drinks.
Tea with Santa: A one course meal and drink is included in your ticket price, with the opportunity to buy dessert and other drinks if required.
Christmas at Murton Park: Yes of course, in the Toyshop all adults will receive a free mince pie and you will be able to buy additional ones and other tasty treats if you wish.
Christmas at Murton Park: We know little legs can get tired and are welcome in buggies everywhere except in the audience with Santa, this is due to space (however, there will be a buggy park outside Santa’s cabin). We are also not able to fit buggies on the train, however there will be a buggy park at the station.
Tea with Santa: Please let us know if you require a high chair or space for a buggy at your table when booking.
Christmas at Murton Park: Large parts of this event are outdoors. The audience with Santa and Magic Toy shop are under cover but warm outdoor clothing is strongly advised.
Tea with Santa: The whole of the event takes place indoors.
Christmas at Murton Park: We operate in all weathers. The audience with Santa, Magic Toyshop and main building where the toilets and shop are situated are all undercover. We strongly advise winter clothing.
Tea with Santa: The whole of the event takes place indoors.
Yes, the toilets will be open. We have a dedicated member of staff on site who will be cleaning them throughout the day.
If York is under lockdown or you live in area under lockdown, you can transfer your tickets to the Christmas event next year.
If you are self-isolating your tickets can be transferred to the same Christmas event next year i.e. Christmas at Murton Park or Tea with Santa.
Please refer to Government guidelines regarding wearing masks: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own
