Burnby Gardens & Museums

Burnby Gardens & Museums

📍 33 The Balk, Pocklington, York YO42 2QQ, UK

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About Burnby Gardens & Museums

Burnby Gardens & Museums, nestled in the charming market town of Pocklington, offers visitors a tranquil escape into nature and history. Renowned for its stunning gardens and fascinating museum collections, this attraction is a gem in East Yorkshire. Guests consistently praise the beautiful grounds, contributing to its excellent Google rating of 4.7/5 stars.

The gardens are a true highlight, boasting a spectacular array of plants and flowers throughout the seasons, famously including a magnificent display of tulips, as highlighted by many visitors. Two beautiful lakes are home to an impressive collection of carp, providing a unique and popular feeding experience. The serene setting offers plenty of picturesque spots for picnics, and a fine café is also available on-site for refreshments. The museum complements the natural beauty with intriguing exhibits, providing a well-rounded day out for all ages.

Visiting Information

Burnby Gardens & Museums is open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The venue is committed to accessibility, offering wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, and restrooms, ensuring a comfortable visit for everyone. Payment options were not provided.

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📍 33 The Balk, Pocklington, York YO42 2QQ, UK

4.7

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Showing 5 of 63 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 4 February 2026.

Anonymous
5/5
9 months ago

The most amazing display of a multitude of tulips. Their colours mixed together in artistic and creative pallette. The tulips are clearly labelled in their varieties and there are explanations of historical horticultural interest. The whole garden is beautifully laid out with interesting and varied walkways . There are peaceful areas for quiet reflection and plenty of seating . A large lake, with wild life a plenty, gives a central focus and a cooling vista on a warm day. An excellent cafe with a good variety of appropriate choices completes a perfect destination venue.

Anonymous
5/5
9 months ago

We spent a wonderful day out in the gardens during the tulip festival. There are plenty of spots to enjoy a picnic and the gardens are absolutely beautiful. We also got lucky with the weather so we had a glorious afternoon picnicking and enjoying time in nature.

Anonymous
5/5
4 years ago

Cracking place to visit. Feeding ever growing carp by what seems the hundred almost leaping out of the water is a unique experience. Good gardens and a fine cafe to boot.

Anonymous
5/5
a year ago

Beautiful and peaceful gardens that are very well maintained. Major Stewart was an interesting and adventurous character and Pocklington was so lucky that he gifted these gardens to them. A lovely place to visit.

Anonymous
5/5
a year ago

Beautiful Gardens cared for by a dedicated team. An absolute pleasure to walk around and soak up the beauty. Have a light lunch in the coffee shop where the staff are extremely helpful, attentive and friendly.