The annual Tulip Festival at Burnby Hall Gardens, Pocklington is always a very popular event and provides a colourful and vibrant beginning to our new season. We have a cascade of colours throughout the Gardens, with over 18,000 tulips (130 varieties) formally displayed in tubs and the main flower beds across the site. Once again, […]

Once again, our friends Ravens Morris return to the Gardens to celebrate May Day! Steampunk Morris dancing for all the family to enjoy. Performance Times: Morris Dancing & Music – 11 am to 12.15pm Chinese Lion Dance – 1 pm Morris Dancing – 1.30 pm to 2.15 pm          Music – 2.15 […]

Join us for our Farm-themed children’s activity day featuring baby farm animals from The Purple Pig Company. Make Woolly Animals with Wildcats in the Marquee Have a go at our Farmyard Trail! Children’s Activities in the Aviary Garden.  

On Sunday, 30 June, the Classical Guitar Ensemble of the East Riding of Yorkshire will be performing in the bandstand between  2 pm and 4 pm. The Classical Guitar Ensemble of the East Riding of Yorkshire was formed 18 months ago and is conducted by Nicole Alderson. The ensemble has steadily grown over the months […]

Back by popular demand! Join us for another fantastic evening concert by Jonny and the Dunebugs here in the Gardens!   Dreamt up by some of York’s most established players, and covering 50s, 60s and 70s hits, the band are described as “your ultimate hip-shakin’ party band”. A great evening is evening of live music […]

Always a firm favourite, Pirate Day returns performed by Rusticus. Our charismatic Captain Manky O Codfish is swashbuckling his way once more across Burnby Hall Gardens in pursuit of treasure this Summer! Come and join his pirate crew and set sail on an adventure to Treasure Island to be in with a chance of getting […]

Our Crafty Tuesday events are always great fun for the little ones. Join Crafty Helen and the team to create something special in the marquee.  

Two of our regular favourites combined into one event! Once again, the Burnby teddies invite you to bring a picnic and come along to the Gardens with your favourite cuddly toy. Enjoy Punch and Judy Shows and Magic from Jolly Good Productions in the marquee!   Performance Times: 11 am – Punch and Judy 12 […]

2024 sees the Diamond Jubilee of the Stewarts Trust, established to run Burnby Hall Gardens and Museum and, to celebrate this milestone event, we’re holding a “Night At The Proms” Concert here in the Gardens, performed by the Buckrose Concert Band. This event is a ticketed one being run by our Events and Fundraising Volunteers […]

Our Crafty Tuesday events are always great fun for the little ones. Join Crafty Helen and the team to create something special in the marquee.