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Yorkshire Sculpture Park

A fusion of art and nature in 500 acres of serene 18th-century landscape. As a charitable organisation, YSP utilises every penny from ticket sales to sustain its endeavours.

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• Perfect for family outings, tranquil retreats, or adventurous days with children.
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Secure entry by booking in advance. An entry ticket is essential, whether arriving by car, bike, or on foot.

• Limited daily ticket availability, especially on weekends, Bank Holidays, and school holidays.
• Tickets include car parking and access to both YSP’s vast grounds and indoor galleries.
• Visitors can arrive anytime during opening hours and stay until closing (17.00 in winter, 18.00 in summer).

Ticket Pricing

As an independent charitable trust and registered museum, YSP relies on ticket sales for support.

• Standard Entry: £9
• Open Concession: £6 (for those qualifying for a concession ticket)
• Other prices apply

Parking Information

Car parking is included with your ticket. Priority parking for Blue Badge holders is available in the main car park.

Dog-Friendly Visits

Dogs are welcome in most outdoor areas, provided they are kept on a short lead. Certain areas are off-limits to protect local wildlife and livestock.

Accessibility at YSP

For detailed accessibility information, visit this accessibility page .

Dining at YSP

Indulge in locally sourced, freshly prepared meals by our skilled chefs. From coffee and cake to hearty hot meals, support YSP with every purchase.

• Options include takeaway kiosks, a self-service canteen, and our new restaurant at The Weston.
• Visitors are also welcome to bring their own picnics.

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A Treasure Trove of Art and Nature

Situated in the rolling hills of West Yorkshire close to the M1, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is an idyllic haven for art lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Spanning over 500 acres of pristine countryside, this outdoor gallery hosts an extensive collection of contemporary and modern sculptures by some of the world’s most renowned artists, set amidst stunning natural landscapes. With its unique blend of art, culture, and nature, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Yorkshire.

Founded in 1977, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park has evolved into one of the UK’s leading cultural destinations, attracting over 500,000 visitors every year. Its expansive grounds are home to more than 80 sculptures by artists such as Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, and Ai Weiwei, as well as a range of temporary exhibitions and installations by contemporary artists.

One of the highlights of the YSP is the Henry Moore Collection, which features over 40 of the artist’s iconic sculptures, including the famous ‘Large Reclining Figure’ series. The collection is housed in a stunning underground gallery, designed by architect Fergus Feilden, which seamlessly integrates with the surrounding landscape. Visitors can explore the gallery’s three interconnected chambers, each of which showcases a different aspect of Moore’s work, from his early carvings to his large-scale bronzes.

Aside from its impressive collection of sculptures, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is also renowned for its spectacular natural landscapes. The park’s rolling hills, meadows, and woodland provide the perfect backdrop for a leisurely stroll or a picnic, and visitors can explore the park’s various walking trails at their own pace. The YSP also hosts a range of events throughout the year, including outdoor theatre performances, concerts, and workshops, making it a vibrant hub of cultural activity.

For those seeking a more immersive experience, the YSP offers a range of guided tours, led by knowledgeable experts who can provide insights into the artworks on display and their historical and cultural significance. Visitors can choose from a range of tours, including sculpture walks, art and nature tours, and architectural tours, all of which provide a unique perspective on the park and its art collection.

One of the YSP’s newest additions is the Weston, a stunning new visitor centre designed by award-winning architects Feilden Fowles. The building, which opened in 2019, features a range of sustainable design elements, including a green roof, natural ventilation systems, and locally sourced materials. The Weston houses a range of facilities for visitors, including a cafe, gift shop, and exhibition space, as well as an education centre that hosts a range of events and activities for children and young people.

The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is also committed to promoting sustainability and environmental awareness, and it has implemented a range of eco-friendly initiatives across its site. These include the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and ground source heat pumps, the recycling and composting of waste, and the planting of native trees and wildflowers to support local wildlife.

In conclusion, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a true gem of the UK’s cultural landscape, offering visitors a unique blend of art, nature, and sustainable design. With its extensive collection of sculptures, stunning natural landscapes, and vibrant programme of events and activities, it is a destination that truly has something for everyone.

Whether you are an art enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply looking for a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a must-visit destination. With its tranquil setting, diverse range of exhibits and activities, and commitment to sustainability and environmental awareness, it is a place that will leave a lasting impression on all who visit.

So, if you are planning a trip to the Yorkshire, be sure to add the Yorkshire Sculpture Park to your itinerary. With its captivating sculptures, breath-taking scenery, and rich cultural history, it is a destination that is sure to leave you inspired and rejuvenated.

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park is the leading international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture. YSP mounts a world-class, year-round temporary exhibitions programme including some of the world’s leading artists across six indoor galleries and outdoors. They inspire learners of all ages to explore the many layers that make up our environment. YSP is a centre for innovative learning. Everything they do is rooted in the environment. They make space for students to explore and share their experiences and ideas through site-specific creativity.

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park: review and tips for your visit

The Yorkshire Sculpture Park was the UK’s first open-air gallery for contemporary and modern sculpture, and is still one of the largest in the world at 224 acres (that’s bigger than Disneyland!).

We visited Yorkshire Sculpture Park on a beautiful sunny day in July and thought it was a brilliant day trip. Here’s what to expect when you visit Yorkshire Sculpture Park (sometimes known as YSP) and some tips for your visit.

Visiting Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Yorkshire Sculpture Park makes a great day out. Getting to YSP is really easy, there’s lots to see and the surroundings are beautiful.

Most visitors enter the site at the main entrance, which takes you through one of the original Bretton Hall gates and is the closest entrance to the YSP Centre, where you’ll find two restaurants (both with outdoor seating), toilets, an information desk and a shop.

What can you see at Yorkshire Sculpture Park?

The YSP Centre is at the top of the hill, with lovely views over the parkland. From the YSP Centre you can either walk through to the Garden Gallery and Underground Gallery, or you can walk down the gentle slope into the park.

The first sculpture you’ll see is a set of three Henry Moore bronzes – Upright Motives No. 1 and Glenkiln Cross; No. 2 and No. 7. By this point you’ll probably have met some of the park’s residents; there’s a flock of sheep, a herd of Highland cows and various wildfowl, including a couple of swans.

To the left as you head down the slope towards the lake is a path leading to the old chapel. The chapel was deconsecrated and converted into an exhibition space in 2009; when we visited, there was a work by Ai Weiwei (Iron Tree) outside and an exhibition by Rachel Kneebone (399 Days) inside the chapel. Previous exhibitions in the chapel have included Kimsooja’s To Breathe, Chiharu Shiota’s Beyond Time and James Lee Byars’ The Angel.

Heading further down the hill from the chapel, you’re likely to come across more sculptures. At Yorkshire Sculpture Park, works are dotted throughout the landscape. The area near the dam is a particularly important part of the site; when we visited there were four Damien Hirst works on display (Charity, Myth, The Hat Makes the Man and The Virgin Mother).

Nearby is The Weston, Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s newest building which opened in 2019 and was shortlisted for the Stirling Prize, which recognises excellence in architecture. It’s been designed to complement its surroundings and has many eco-friendly features, the most obvious of which is the wildflower roof. The Weston has a restaurant, shop and an elegant, airy gallery.

The other major gallery at Yorkshire Sculpture Park is the Underground Gallery, near the YSP Centre. The Underground Gallery is a long, cool series of rooms (it’s great for cooling down on a hot day!) which hosts a rotating series of special exhibitions. Above the Underground Gallery is the Garden Gallery, while outside you’ll find the old formal gardens.

When did the Yorkshire Sculpture Park open?

The park was created in 1977 in the grounds of Bretton Hall, an 18th century stately home , later a higher education college (it’s now being converted into a hotel). The house is Grade II listed, and was built in 1720, replacing a house that had been on the site since at least the 1500s. The parkland was carefully designed by landscape gardeners in the 18th and early 19th century to look natural; the river Dearne, which runs through the site was dammed to form the two lakes that visitors to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park see today.

In 1977 a lecturer from the college proposed using the parkland to display works of sculpture and opening up the grounds to the public so that everyone can enjoy them.

Where to eat at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Since your visit to YSP is likely to last several hours, chances are you’ll want to get something to eat or drink.

There are a few options inside the park:

• There’s a cafe and coffee shop at the YSP Centre, near the main entrance. Both sell sandwiches, drinks and ice creams; the upstairs cafe (called The Kitchen) has hot food too and has a balcony where you can enjoy views over the park while you eat. The Kitchen takes bookings for afternoon tea – the cakes did look amazing!
• The restaurant at The Weston is the fanciest at YSP with table service and a seasonal, sustainable menu. I didn’t eat there but it’s a lovely, airy space and the food looked great.
• The YSP Learning centre has a cafe selling takeaway drinks and sandwiches.
• The Longside Gallery has a kiosk where you can buy drinks, snacks and ice creams, but its opening hours are fairly limited and it’s only open when there’s an exhibition on.

One of the most popular options for food at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is to bring your own and have a picnic. There are lots of lovely spots so it’s a great option for sunny days.

How to get to Yorkshire Sculpture Park

It’s really easy to get to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. It’s in West Bretton, near Wakefield and Barnsley and only 20 miles from both Leeds and Sheffield. It’s just a mile from the M1 junction 38.

If you’re using public transport, the nearest mainline station is Wakefield Westgate which has regular services to Leeds and London. A taxi to YSP will cost about £10. The number 96 bus between Wakefield and Barnsley stops at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, although there’s no service on Sundays.

Are dogs allowed at Yorkshire Sculpture Park?

Yes, but not everywhere. Dogs aren’t allowed inside any of the buildings, and they’re also not allowed on certain parts of the walks in Menagerie Wood or the Upper Lake, to protect the farm animals and wildlife. Dogs have to be kept on a short lead at all times and there are dog poo bins around the park.

Other things to do nearby

There are lots of things to do in the area. If you enjoyed the sculpture at the park, you must visit the Hepworth gallery in Wakefield and the Henry Moore Foundation in Leeds. The National Coal Mining Museum for England is less than 5 miles away and gives visitors the chance to go underground in an old coal mine. Whistlestop Valley (formerly the Kirklees Light Railway) is a great attraction for families with heritage train rides and lots of fun things to do with little ones.

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All Yorkshire Sculpture International venues are only a 30-minute drive, bus or train ride away from each other in Leeds and Wakefield. The Henry Moore Institute and Leeds Art Gallery can be found next door to each other on The Headrow in the centre of Leeds.

How to get here

By car Leeds and Wakefield are both well served by the UK motorway network, including the M1 and M62 motorways and the Yorkshire section of the A1.

Parking is available at The Hepworth Wakefield and Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Henry Moore Institute and Leeds Art Gallery are both located within 5 – 10 minutes walk of Leeds city centre parking locations.

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• For buses between Leeds and Wakefield use 110 Arriva, route Hall Green to Leeds, stopping at Wakefield City Centre Bus Station
• For buses to Yorkshire Sculpture Park from Wakefield City Centre use 96 or 96a Globe Transport , route Wakefield to Barnsley Interchange, stopping at West Bretton and Yorkshire Sculpture Park

By train Train stations for YSI venues:

• Leeds station for Henry Moore Institute and Leeds Art Gallery
• Wakefield Westgate station and Wakefield Kirkgate station for The Hepworth Wakefield
• Wakefield Westgate station is nearest station for Yorkshire Sculpture Park, 7 miles away

Journey times:

• London King’s Cross to Wakefield Westgate – approximately 2 hours
• London King’s Cross to Leeds – approximately 2 hours 13 minutes
• Leeds to Wakefield Westgate – approximately 12 minutes
• Leeds to Wakefield Kirkgate – approximately 16 minutes

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park - Top Tips for Visiting

This post is based on a visit in August 2020. 

Yorkshire Sculpture Park has always been on my list of places to visit but we have just never made it. My friend posted a few photos from her visit last week on Facebook though and I was sold. It looked fab so I booked us tickets. It is just under a 2 hour easy drive from Newcastle straight down the A1. 

I think Yorkshire Sculpture Park used to be free entry and you paid for parking (I spotted an old sign which said parking was £12). They have changed the system recently to help with social distancing and I think it works really well.  At the moment, you pre-book a morning or afternoon arrival time online. You can arrive at any time during your slot and can stay at the park all day until it closes. At the moment, it is £6 per adult and kids go free so for us, our visit was £12 (your ticket includes parking). I thought this was a bargain and YSP is a charity and your entrance fee is put towards the fabulous work they do. Booking online also registers your details for track and trace.  On arrival, have your tickets ready on your phone or printed out and show them to the attendant when prompted from your car. This is the only time you really come into contact with anyone at admissions, you simply park your car up and then walk into the sculpture park. There are accessible parking spots much closer to the entrance.  All attendants were wearing visors and kept the queue moving quickly.  I was shocked at how busy the car park was. I think we had forgotten what crowded places were like. It reminded me of the car parks at a theme park. 

I was worried about how the kids would enjoy YSP but they did seem to enjoy themselves. I think because there is so much to see, it stops it from being too boring. It was only after three hours that Jack started to moan that he was too hot and his legs were hurting (and once he starts, there is no stopping him) which is pretty good going for him.  I had a brilliant day, the gardens actually exceeded my expectations. I love modern art and I always tell the kids it is good for your soul and makes you think (which they take the mick out of me for) but it is true. We had lots of thoughtful discussions across the day. Even if you do not think you are someone who usually likes art, being outside in beautiful scenery with something a little different to look at is nice and a lovely break from the norm.  Yorkshire Sculpture Park Information 

• Pre-book your tickets online (£6 per adult, U18s free - prices include parking). Book a morning or afternoon arrival time (arrive any time in your  2.5hour slot and stay as long as you wish until closing)
• Use Postcode WF4 4JX
• Dogs are welcome but keep them on a short lead
• You can bring a picnic - take your litter home & use a designated area
• Some areas are accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Ask at the Visitor Centre for the best routes. A changing places toilet is available
• Face coverings must be worn in indoor spaces including the takeaway cafe and exhibitions
• Follow signage
• Toilets are available throughout the site with reduced opening
• Limited takeaway food and drinks available (card payment only)
• Do not climb on or touch the sculptures
• No ball games, kites, frisbees, scooters, bikes or skateboards allowed
• Do not pick flowers, feed animals or climb trees
• Take a bottle of water with you each - especially on a hot day. All that walking is thirsty work 
• Take your litter home 
• The 96 bus (between Barnsley and Wakefield) stops at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park entrance and Wakefield Train Station is a short taxi journey (should cost around £10). If you visit by public transport, you still need to pre-book your ticket online first. 
• Leeds (I recommend the water taxi and Royal Armouries) and Bradford (I recommend the National Media & Science Museum) are nearby should you wish to extend your stay  Find out more and book your ticket here:   https://ysp.org.uk/  

For us, £12 was an absolute bargain and we loved our day trip to Yorkshire. It is suitable for everyone but I would particularly recommend to those looking for a beautiful long walk in the country with added interest, families with older kids and teens, families with dogs looking for a day out and of course, those who love modern art.  There were a lot of toddlers and younger children there on our visit. Families with younger ones seemed to mostly be using the park as a base to meet friends,  pick one area and set up a picnic while the little ones ran around which worked well.  I would not recommend YSP to those who are wary of lots of people. It isn't crowded, you are never within 2m of anyone for longer than 2 seconds (and this does not happen very often) but there are a lot of people there. I also would not recommend to those less mobile or kids who hate walking as there is a lot of walking. We only covered maybe 1/4 of the site and felt like we had a good workout. 

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park opens major new show for the summer

K her, who was born in the UK and now lives and works between London and India, centres the female body and experience through sculpture. Addressing timely political issues around identity and gender, she reframes the perspective and position of women from her own experiences. The powerful group of sculptures in the exhibition spans 2000-24 and includes four significant outdoor bronze sculptures.

Curated across the light-filled spaces of YSP’s largest gallery and surrounding garden, the exhibition celebrates Kher’s extraordinary sculptures, representing different approaches and periods of her career. Throughout her work Kher pushes at defined readings of objects and identities to see what other meanings might be possible – such as the binary of man/woman, or other traditionally fixed and hierarchical representations. The artist also considers the roles of women in society and culture, and assigns them a place, questioning the different lenses through which identity is viewed.

Said Kher : "When I make the work in the studio, so many forces are at play: the material and its narrative and needs, my hands and their energies, the space and its dynamic as a holder of potential. The bodies and remnants of voices that leave their traces and essence in the body casts. Positives and negatives fly around me. All of it helps me see better, to sense the temperature, to hear what is physical, but to make the work sing I have let go of all of it. And that’s how the alchemies of the studio come into being.”

Clare Lilley, YSP Director, says: “ Bharti Kher: Alchemies  headlines a year of programming that is driven by international female artists. This ambitious exhibition brings an important artist to new UK audiences and we look forward to seeing visitors enjoy and experience such exceptional work. In YSP’s unique setting we are able to show both the intimate in the galleries and the monumental in the open air, creating stimulating conversations between artworks and people and igniting ideas and the imagination.”

This summer YSP visitors of all ages can enjoy a variety of creative and wellbeing events related to Bharti Kher: Alchemies . Younger audiences can ignite their imagination in the gallery space each month with the free Artful Saturdays: a creative family gathering (27 July – 26 Oct 2024). Or seek peace & well-being with a series of Yoga and Sound Bath Relaxation events within the surroundings of Kher’s exhibition.

With so many other activities taking place at YSP, along with over 90 sculptures set within 500 acres of historic landscape, visitors can benefit from the Spring/Summer Pass . Visit as many times as you like during opening hours, valid until 29 September 2024, or unlock year-round benefits with a YSP Friends Membership . YSP is dog friendly and has cafes, a restaurant and gifts shops to enjoy.

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Awaken your senses in nature, while exploring woods, lakes and beautiful green spaces. Build curiosity and wonder while seeking out thought-provoking sculptures. Nourish your family in mind, soul and body while creating memories together.

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Visit as many times as you like during opening hours with our spring / summer pass. Explore every corner of YSP or find your perfect spot to re-visit again and again.

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Make the most of lighter evenings with our £3 after 3pm offer. Pop in after school for a walk to spot art outdoors , play in Little Wild Wood and grab a bite to eat. Adult entry to YSP just £3 after 3pm. Kids go free and parking is free too! No need to book.

YSP is fantastic for the whole family.

Our family events programme has something for children of all ages to take part in. Join in with family events to think, make and play.

Pick up free activities in the indoor galleries and get creative at the Imagination Station in our Underground Gallery. We also have lots of exciting resources for you to explore on your visit to YSP.

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Family facilities to support your visit

• Breast feeding welcome
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• Family friendly gifts, books and food
• Places to picnic
• Water fountains
• Buggy friendly paths

We have a dedicated family space in our Quiet Room located in the main Visitor Centre. Sit down, rest, feed your baby, and gather your thoughts. To help, there are books for younger children. Find out more about our accessible facilities .

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• We support Arts Award through special family events throughout the year
• We are proud to be signed up to Family Arts Standards and we support the Kids in Museums Manifesto
• YSP was shortlisted for the Best Family Event in 2018 in the Fantastic for Families Awards
• YSP was a finalist in Best Free family day out and Best Day Out for under 5s in Days Out with the Kids’ Family Favourites awards
• YSP was long-listed in the 2012 Kids in Museums Family Friendly Award

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• We crossed the Moskva river, not for the first time that day, with Gorki Park on our right hand. But even though the Russian version of the Space Shuttle looked cool, we turned left, walked past Tretyakov gallery to Sculpture Park. I had seen a few before in other places in former communist countries, and had expected something similar: lots of Lenins, Stalins, and Karl Marx, collectively looking down at the curious visitor. All the more so, because the former name of the park was Park of the Fallen Heroes. But this sculpture park proved to be different. Yes, there were the former Soviet leaders, the world-famous figures who inspired them - apart from the names mentioned before, Brezhnev was there, too. There also is a Stalin surrounded by heads, representing the millions who died under his leadership. But this turned out to be only a small section of the park.
• No matter how important and good it is to be able to see those statues with which the country used to be flooded, what I particularly liked in this park is that those predictable statues were accompanied by modern-day artsy statues. There was a statue of a dog, seemingly patiently waiting for his boss. A girl upside-down, with her feet up in the air. Picasso-like women sculpted out in stone. Female figures rising out of the path through the Sculpture Park, without heads or feet, but with the feminine distinctive biological features. A lane of busts of serious-looking men. Some modern art seemed to mock modern art, other art was just fantastic.
• Officially called the Muzeon Park of Arts, the Sculpture Park was established soon after the fall of communism, in 1992. Over the years, more statues and other works of art were added. Nowadays, the park has become a lively place, where kids can play right next to a statue of Stalin, or on a stone boat full of stone rabbits on a small pond. The Sculpture Park also has trees and flowers, and benches to just sit down and enjoy - giving it a real park atmosphere. Its open character ensures that many kinds of people visit the place. While walking towards the exit near the Moskva river, we saw a big boat on the river - the monument for Peter the Great and, while not part of the Sculpture Park, dwarfing it by sheer dimensions.

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