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Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Set in the beautiful grounds and gardens of a 500-acre, 18th century country estate, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is one of the world's leading open-air galleries, presenting a changing programme of international sculpture exhibitions.
The landscape provides a variety of scenic vistas of the valley, lakes and eighteenth century estate buildings and bridges and with new exhibitions each year, there is always something different to see.
The new Underground Gallery, cut discreetly into the hillside of the Bothy Garden, provides extensive indoor exhibition space to complement the outdoor sculpture displays.
The modern Visitor Centre provides all-weather facilities including a large restaurant, shop, coffee bar, auditorium and meeting rooms.
YSP also run an exciting program of workshops, courses and lectures and can provide guided tours personalised to meet the interests of groups.
Artists represented at YSP include: Henry Moore, Anthony Caro, Antony Gormley, Barbara Hepworth, James Turrell and Andy Goldsworthy.
The friendly and knowledgeable team at YSP look forward to seeing you during your visit.
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Prices
Free entry
Car Parking fee is £4.00 all day. Coaches: £10 per day by prior arrangement only
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Notes | Winter Grounds, Centre + Shop 10-5 Galleries + Restaurant 10-4 Chapel + Longside Gallery (during exhibitions) 11-3 Summer Grounds, Centre + Shop 10-5 Galleries + Restaurant 10-5 Chapel + Longside Gallery (during exhibitions) 11-3 Closed 24+25 December |
Contact
Visitor CentreTel: 01924 832631
info@ysp.co.uk
www.ysp.co.uk
Hotels and B&Bs
Self Catering
Camping & TouringVenue
Yorkshire Sculpture ParkWest Bretton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4LG
See location on Google maps.Map reference: SE 282130
By Road:
From Wakefield City Centre: Turn left onto the A637 from the A636. Proceed through West Bretton village until you reach a roundabout. At this roundabout, turn right and follow the road through to the YSP car park and Centre.
From Motorway North/South: Exit the M1 at Junction 38, take the A637 towards Huddersfield, and follow the Yorkshire Sculpture Park brown heritage signs for one mile until you reach a roundabout. At this roundabout, turn left past Archway Lodge and follow the road through to the YSP car park and Centre.
From Motorway East/West: Leave the M62 at Junction 29 and take the M1 South towards Wakefield and Sheffield. Exit the M1 at Junction 38, take the A637 towards Huddersfield, and follow the Yorkshire Sculpture Park brown heritage signs for one mile until you reach a roundabout. At this roundabout, turn left past Archway Lodge and follow the road through to the YSP car park and Centre.
Car Parking fee is £4.00 all day. Coaches: £10 per day by prior arrangement only
By Public Transport:
Nearest Railway Station: Wakefield Westgate Railway Station (5 miles)
Nearest Bus Station: Wakefield Bus Station (5 miles)
Bus Route: 435, 444 Arriva Yorkshire or 231 Stagecoach Yorkshire (www.wymetro.com)
Parking : with charge
Accessible by Public Transport : 5 miles from Wakefield Westgate station
Also at this venue
Bretton Country Park
Visitor Centre
Gift Shop
Country Park Cafe
YSP Restaurant
Events at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sun 21 Mar 2010 - Fri 31 Dec 2010 | Home to a king |
| Sat 29 May 2010 - Sun 30 Jan 2011 | David Nash: a major exhibition for 2010 |
| Sat 24 Jul 2010 - Sun 10 Oct 2010 | New Acquisitions From the Arts Council Collection |
| Sun 5 Sep 2010 | Manasamitra at YSP |
| Sun 12 Sep 2010 | The History of the Bretton Estate |
| Mon 13 - Fri 17 Sep 2010 | Beginners Dry Stone Walling Course |
| Sat 18 Sep 2010 | Samantha Bryan – Fairy Making Workshop |
| Fri 24 - Sun 26 Sep 2010 | Kinetic Sculpture Course |
| Fri 24 Sep 2010 | YSP Late: Art After Hours |
| Sat 23 Oct 2010 - Sun 27 Feb 2011 | New Acquisitions From the Arts Council Collection |