Yesterday we visited the Tulip Festival at Burnby Hall Gardens in Pocklington. The weather was amazing and it was such a lovely experience. If you’re looking for a peaceful and colourful way to spend a spring day, this is it.
The gardens are packed with thousands of tulips in full bloom — all different shapes, sizes, and colours. Take your camera as you will want to take photos!
The gardens are all set out around the central lake — with winding paths, smaller side gardens and a picturesque bridge. The lake is full of Koi carp, and they’re huge! You can buy fish food and feed them, which kids (and let’s be honest, adults too) will love.
Speaking of kids — Burnby Hall is very family-friendly with lots of events throughout the year. There’s a well-kept playground near the entrance with slides, climbing frames, and plenty of space to run around.
It’s ideal for letting the little ones blow off some steam after walking around the gardens, and is enclosed too. There are also lots of open grassy areas where you can sit down for a picnic or just relax.
There is a cafe too for lunch or just a coffee and a place to buy ice creams. You can either sit inside or enjoy the outdoor seating area with a view of the lake and tulips, which will be lovely if you visit on a sunny day like yesterday.
We visited after school so although there were plenty of people milling about it didn’t feel crowded and there were so many quiet spots to sit. A picnic would have been perfect. There were lots of people taking their time, snapping photos, and just enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.
All in all, the Tulip Festival at Burnby Hall Gardens is a really lovely spring day out — colourful, calm, and great for couples, families, or anyone who just wants to soak up some nature. Definitely a hidden gem if you’re anywhere near East Yorkshire.
Find out more on the Yorkshire’s Great Houses, Castles and Gardens website. In the meantime, here are lots more glorious photos!
