Yorkshire Museum of Farming, York

Name: Yorkshire Museum of Farming
Address: Murton Park Murton Lane, York, YO19 5UF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1904 489966

#14 among attractions in York

Museum, Specialty museum

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Nestled in the picturesque countryside of York, the Yorkshire Museum of Farming is a celebrated beacon of agricultural heritage in the United Kingdom. This museum offers a deep dive into the rural traditions and practices that have shaped the landscape and communities of Yorkshire over centuries.

The museum's extensive collection spans a range of farming-related artifacts and exhibits. Visitors can explore vintage tractors, historical farming equipment, and reconstructions of period farm buildings. The displays are meticulously curated to give an authentic glimpse into the life and work of Yorkshire's farming ancestors.

One of the highlights of the Yorkshire Museum of Farming is the interactive element that engages visitors of all ages. Educational programs, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities are designed to immerse guests in the agricultural experience. From witnessing the workings of a traditional blacksmith's forge to participating in a Victorian school lesson, the museum brings history to life.

The museum also features a Livestock Gallery, where various breeds of farm animals are showcased. This exhibit is particularly popular among families, providing children with the opportunity to learn about animal husbandry and the importance of livestock to the farming community.

Throughout the year, the Yorkshire Museum of Farming hosts seasonal events and themed weekends celebrating the rich tapestry of rural life. These events offer additional insights into specific aspects of farming history and present-day agricultural practices.

Established: 1982 (42 years ago)Coordinates: 53°57'45"N, 1°0'43"W

Address

Murton Park Murton LaneOsbaldwickYork YO19 5UF United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1904 489966

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Day trips

Yorkshire Museum of Farming – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: More House, York Cemetery, St Cuthbert's Church, Wentworth College.

2 miSW
Church
More House, York
51 min walk • More House is the Roman Catholic chaplaincy for the University of York in Heslington, York. The building itself dates from the late 18th century. Since 2021, priests from York Oratory have been ministering to the chaplaincy. It is located on Main Street in Heslington, which is towards the south edge of "Campus West".
2.5 miW
Cemetery
York Cemetery, York
65 min walk • York Cemetery is a cemetery located in the city of York, England. Founded in 1837, it now encompasses 24 acres and is owned and administered by The York Cemetery Trust with support of the Friends of York Cemetery.
2.6 miW
Church, Gothic architecture
St Cuthbert's Church, York
66 min walk • St Cuthbert's Church is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England on Peasholme Green in York now known as St Cuthbert's House of Prayer.
2.2 miSW
Universities and schools
Wentworth College, York
57 min walk • Wentworth College is a college of the University of York, named after Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford.
2.3 miW
Street
Lawrence Street, York
58 min walk • Lawrence Street is a road in York, in England, immediately south-east of the city centre.
2.1 miNW
53°58'60"N • 1°2'54"W
Vangarde Shopping Park York, York
53 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.9 miSE
53°56'19"N • 0°59'13"W
York Maze, York
50 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park
2.3 miSW
53°56'31"N • 1°3'18"W
Fulford Golf Club, York
58 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
1.7 miSW
Church
Heslington Church, York
44 min walk • Heslington Church is in the parish of Heslington, near York, England. As well as the village and some more modern housing estates, the church also serves some outlying farms. The Heslington campus of the University of York is also in the parish.
2.6 miW
City wall
York city walls, York
66 min walk • York has, since Roman times, been defended by walls of one form or another. To this day, substantial portions of the walls remain, and York has more miles of intact wall than any other city in England. They are known variously as York City Walls, the Bar Walls and the Roman walls. The walls are generally 13 feet high and 6 feet wide.
1.6 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail
National Cycle Route 66, York
41 min walk • National Cycle Network Route 66 is a Sustrans National Route that runs from Kingston upon Hull to Manchester via Beverley, York and Leeds. Between Pocklington and York it forms part of the Way of the Roses challenge route. In 1998 the section of route 66 between Hull and York was branded The White Rose cycle route.