We are open 7 days a week, 10am to 4pm. The car park gates close at 4.30pm. 
No circular route around the farm area at the moment. Ground is slippy, muddy and soft underfoot. Suitable footwear is strongly advised.

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The Tipi at Murton

We now have a permanent tipi at Murton! Situated on our nature reserve the tipi at Murton is the perfect base to explore our site. The tipi can be hired by groups, schools or individuals. For more information please download our Tipi Leaflet or contact the office.

Now Open 7 Days

We are now open 7 days – 10am to 4pm. Make the most of the great weather and head out to see us. Visit our farm or take a gentle stroll round the beautiful nature reserve and of course be sure to pop into the tea room when you are here.

Spoon Carving Course

One Day Introduction to Spoon Carving – 18th & 19th March 10am to 3pm –  Special introductory price of £25 including lunch On the one day course we will cover timber selection, cleaving, using an axe, spoon design, using a knife safely and efficiently as well as using a curved spoon knife. No experience required […]

Flooding – What a difference a year makes!

At the end of January 2016 we were still recovering from the worst flooding that has ever hit our site. Last week we walked round our site and took matching photographs. The difference highlights how much water was on our site! We are very grateful for a considerably drier winter this year.  

Winter Opening Hours

17th October 2016 to 31st March 2017 Open 5 days 10am – 4pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday. We will close on Friday 23rd December at 3.30pm and reopen on Wednesday 4th January at 10am.

Murton Nature Reserve 10th Anniversary Celebrations

24th September – 10am to 4pm This September Murton is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the opening of the nature reserve. We are holding an open day on Saturday 24th September 2016 between 10am and 4pm to celebrate. Our office and classroom at the Steading will be open with displays about the history, development […]

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