Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum

Places of Interest & Free Places to Visit

Pocklington

PLACE AT A GLANCE

The Balk, Pocklington

YO42 2QF

ABOUT THIS PLACE 

Burnby Hall Gardens is one of Pocklington’s best-known visitor attractions, with two lakes and a celebrated National Collection of hardy water lilies. Explore the garden paths, varied planting and small museum connected to the travels of Major Percy Stewart.

Visitors should check the attraction's current opening calendar and admission prices before setting off. This is a paid garden, not a free public park. Dogs other than assistance dogs are not permitted.

Planning more time in the area? Our Pocklington Town Hub brings together local cafés, independent shops and other places to visit.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Opening times: Open daily, 10am–5.30pm; last entry 4.30pm (as currently advertised on the gardens' official website).
Admission / prices: 2026 standard day admission: adult £9.50; child £7; family (2 adults and up to 2 children) £30; children under 5 free.
Parking: On-site visitor car park (up to 90 vehicles) with accessible bays near the Visitor Centre. Alternative free public parking on Robertson Close opposite the gardens.
Facilities: Toilets, refreshments, children's play area, plant sales and garden paths.
Families: Children's play area and lakeside gardens suitable for family visits.
Dogs: Assistance dogs only.
Accessibility: RHS lists the gardens as accessible; check specific requirements before visiting.
Good to know: The gardens are known for their lakes and extensive hardy water-lily collection. Seasonal opening and paid admission apply, so check current arrangements before visiting.