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List of Events

  1. Easter at YSP

    Sat 5 – Mon 21 Apr 2025
    Enjoy a full day out this Easter holiday, with indoor and outdoor activities for all ages.
  2. Visitor inside Roger Hiorns Seizure, 2008, Courtesy Arts Council Collection at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

    Seizure Admission

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    In order to conserve the artwork and extend it's lifespan, access to Seizure is by pre-booked time slot only. Capacity is limited and we recommend booking prior to your visit to avoid disappointment. Admission to YSP is included in all Seizure tickets.
  3. A lake surrounded by winter trees and foliage. A sculpture of a human face can be glimpsed in the distance.

    Dawn Chorus Poetry Walk

    Join YSP’s poet in residence, Matt Howard for a dawn chorus poetry walk, blending birdsong and poetry as the morning awakens.
  4. Two babies lying on a white surface while their carers make outlines of them using colourful circular bindi stickers.

    Sculpture Baby: Bharti Kher

    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by the Bharti Kher exhibition in the Underground Gallery.
  5. A series of framed illustrations of trees in black frames.

    YSP Patrons and Friends: Talk and Tour with Tony Wade

    To coincide with Tony Wade: Keepers of Time, meet the artist and explore the landscape and trees which inspired the exhibition.
  6. A woman playing a musical bell while kneeling on a yoga mat. People lying on mats and an artwork of a large yellow spiral are in the background.

    Yoga and Sound Bath Relaxation: Bharti Kher

    Join us for a yoga practice in the Underground Gallery, surrounded by the Bharti Kher: Alchemies exhibition.
  7. An adult and a child with limb difference, playing with black tubes. Behind them is a mirror covered in colourful circular stickers.

    The Imagination Station

    Until 27 April 2025
    Visit the Imagination Station in the Underground Gallery to enjoy drawing, making and chatting together, using playful Activity Baskets inspired by the themes and artworks in Bharti Kher: Alchemies.
  8. A plate of sliced vegetables and dressings.

    Spring at The Weston

    Enjoy a beautifully crafted five-course menu at The Weston, celebrating the spring season.
  9. A large bronze abstract sculpture displayed outdoors, with rolling hills and trees in the distance.

    Beyond the Visual: Collaborative Audio Description

    Use new and experimental techniques to describe, interpret and share experiences of sculpture in this workshop from YSP, Henry Moore Institute and University of the Arts London
  10. A wicker basket with a handle, sitting on a wooden table.

    Willow Frame Basket Weaving Workshop with Joe Gregory

    Learn to weave your own frame basket using techniques and different willows to create a sturdy unique basket with artist Joe Gregory.

  11. Little Wild Wood

    Discover Little Wild Wood – our natural creative play space, designed to inspire imaginations – somewhere for kids to connect to nature and sculpture at their level.
  12. A group of adults and babies sitting together in a circle. In the centre is a smiling baby crawling towards their adult.

    Sculpture Baby: Laura Ellen Bacon

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    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by Laura Ellen Bacon’s exhibition in the Chapel.
  13. A view of trees on a sunny day

    Journey with the Trees: A Mindfulness Walk at YSP

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    Join holistic wellness practitioner Amy Charles for a guided mindful walk inspired by the Tony Wade: Keepers of Time exhibition
  14. A plate of steak and seasonal vegetables.

    Steak at The Weston

    Enjoy a five-course steak menu at The Weston, with seasonal accompaniments.
  15. A group of people sitting on yoga mats and practicing yoga inside a gallery space.

    Yoga and Sound Bath: Laura Ellen Bacon

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    Join us for a yoga practice in the Chapel, surrounded by the inspirational artwork of Laura Ellen Bacon.
  16. A group of adults and children drawing together outdoors

    Discover in a Day 2025

    Start your Arts Award adventure at YSP. Arts Award Discover is an introductory programme for children and young people aged up to 25.
  17. A group of people sitting in a circle on camping chairs outdoors. Trees and foliage are in the background.

    Governor Wellbeing

    For Wakefield District Governors, learn about how to take care of your mental health and wellbeing and why being outdoors, on even the gloomiest of days, is essential for a positive mindset.
  18. A group of people standing underneath a large tree covered in green leaves.

    School Staff CPD: Wellbeing and Nature Connection

    For all school staff from Wakefield District schools, discover Laura Ellen Bacon's installation in the Chapel and learn how to promote wellbeing in your school setting.
  19. A flock of geese flying over a lake at sunset

    Sculpture and Nature Hunt

    Seek out sculptures and discover the beauty of nature at YSP.
  20. A boy taking a phone photograph of a brightly coloured mosaic Buddha figure.

    Sculpture Spy Activity

    There are around 100 outdoor sculptures to be discovered at YSP. How many will you spy today?
  21. A large tree, enclosed by a circular dry stone wall

    Andy Goldsworthy Trail

    Andy Goldsworthy has created four permanent works in the landscape at YSP. Follow our three-mile circular trail and see if you can find them all.
  22. A plate of meat and seasonal vegetables

    Summer at The Weston

    Enjoy a delicious seasonal 5-course menu at The Weston celebrating the start of the summer
  23. A black linen smock-style garment displayed on a wooden clothing stand.

    Artist Smock Making Workshop with The Stitch Society

    In this creative workshop you will create a bespoke artist smock with expert tuition from Charlotte and Gillian of The Stitch Society