Beetle Bank Open Farm York

Educational groups visiting Beetle Bank Farm in Murton, York, can engage in a variety of hands-on learning experiences focused on farm life, animal care, and conservation welcoming a wide range of school and educational groups, from early years settings through to older students. The farm is well-suited for Nursery, Pre-School, and Primary School classes, which can especially enjoy the animal interactions and play areas. The farm also welcomes Secondary School groups, who can engage in educational projects or work related to the farm and nature reserve.

The farm provides comprehensive facilities designed to blend learning with fun, including a dedicated Education Centre (or Activity Room) with resources for exploring animal life, farm operations, and conservation projects. Outdoor facilities include a picnic area, two adventure playgrounds, toy tractors for younger children, a sand pit, and a zip wire. There is also an indoor playhouse for a covered play option. For animal interaction, groups can enjoy animal feeding and handling sessions with the resident goats, alpacas, pigs, and rabbits, and can even book an alpaca walking experience. Finally, a visit can be topped off at the on-site café, which offers a selection of delicious, home-cooked food using locally sourced produce.

Beetle Bank Farm offers an ideal reward trip experience because it perfectly balances fun, hands-on activities, and a positive outdoor setting. The core reward comes from the direct animal interactions, such as alpaca walking and animal feeding/handling, which are unique and foster a sense of responsibility and calm. This is complemented by diverse recreational facilities, including two adventure playgrounds, a thrilling zip wire, a sand pit, and toy tractors, ensuring a rewarding physical outlet for children of all ages. For a comfortable break, the farm provides a large picnic area, an indoor playhouse for weather-safe fun, and a café offering delicious, home-cooked food—all of which contribute to an easy-to-manage, high-value day out that truly celebrates students achievements.

Contact us via email regarding your specific group’s needs.

Minimum group sizes 20 to 150 Max. (per day)

Yes, we have an education room for groups please contact us regarding your resource need.

Yes of your specific group.

We can provide online risk assessments and pre -arranged on-site visits are welcome.

Angela Serino

email: beetlebankfarm@gmail.com or call: 019044-88796

Email us for latest group prices: beetlebankfarm@gmail.com

No specific clothing required although part of the educational experience is outside and weather dependent on the time of year.

First aid and wash stations plus trained personal on site.

• disabled toilets
• wash stations
• first aid Station
• education room
• picnic area
• 2 adventure play grounds
• toy trackers
• sand pit
• zip wire
• indoor playhouse
• alpaca walking
• café (home cooked on site)
• Parking for coaches

Disabled toilets including facilities and farm area access, please contact us regarding your group’s specific needs.

Months open: January  to December

Days open: Mon to Sun (9.30 to 5pm)

1st of November to 28Feb (10am to 4.30pm)

See website:

https://www.beetlebankopenfarm.co.uk/

Beetle Bank Open Farm & Wild Sanctuary, Moor Lane, Murton, York YO19 5XD.

We’re just off the A64 to Scarborough and the A166 to Bridlington.