Museums & Galleries · York
Burnby Hall Museum
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Photo: Steve F (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Exhibits from Major Percy Stewart's eight World Tours
- Maori feather cloak made from Kiwi feathers
- Ceremonial facemask from Papua New Guinea
- Decorative Chinese snuff bottle with interior painted artwork
- Carved wooden figure of a man from the Solomon Islands
The Stewart Museum tells the story of Major Percy Stewart and the eight World Tours he made between 1906 and 1926, often with his wife Katharine, visiting every continent and collecting cultural and religious artefacts, some recognised by UNESCO. Highlights include a Maori feather cloak, a Papua New Guinea ceremonial facemask, a painted Chinese snuff bottle, and a carved wooden figure from the Solomon Islands, displayed in modern cases with interactive stations. It suits visitors interested in world history and travel. The museum is part of Burnby Hall Gardens in Pocklington, reachable via local bus routes to Pocklington Bus Station. For anyone basing themselves nearby, there are 20 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, with Howden station around 11.8 miles away.
Practical details
- Accessibility
- Bus routes stop near the Gardens at Pocklington Bus Station
From the attraction's own website on 12 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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Kilnwick Percy Resort
✓ Luxury lodges with private hot tubs in woodland setting
Pocklington, York, Yorkshire
Sleeps 8
£789 per break
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Burnby Hall Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Howden 11.8 miles
- Eastrington 12 miles
- Wressle 12.3 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page