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List of Events

  1. 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.
  2. A group of people practising yoga in a spacious room. Two women are in the foreground, one in a black top and the other in a white sweatshirt, both in a cobra pose. Others are visible in the background, engaged in various yoga positions.

    Yoga and Sound Bath Relaxation: William Kentridge

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    Join us for a yoga practice in the Underground Gallery, surrounded by inspirational artworks by William Kentridge.
  3. A storyteller crouches in front of a wooden box filled with colourful objects.

    Storytelling in the Gallery: William Kentridge

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    Led by our spellbinding storytellers, move, make and imagine together, inspired by the William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity exhibition.
  4. A woman and a young boy examine a tree in a wooded area. The woman, wearing sunglasses, points to a paper she holds, while the boy, wearing glasses and a lanyard, looks closely at the tree. Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

    Tree Discovery Kits

    Available 14–22 Feb, 10.00–17.00
    Pick up a tree discovery kit from the Information Desk and take time to get creative and notice the trees at YSP.
  5. A serene landscape featuring a large, bare tree on a grassy hill. In the distance, rolling hills are visible under a soft, muted sky. Two figures walk along a path, enjoying the tranquil scenery of nature in the early evening light.

    Journey with the Trees: A Mindfulness Walk

    Join Wellness Practitioner Amy Charles for a guided walk among YSP’s trees and rediscover the healing bond between people, land and nature this winter.
  6. A man helps a young child navigate wooden steps in a forested area. The child is wearing a light-coloured top and navy trousers. In the background, other children and adults are engaged in activities among trees and hanging clothes.

    Thursdays in the Hidden Forest

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    Meet underneath the trees in the magical Hidden Forest and get creative, connecting nature with drawing, sculpture building and sensory activities on the first Thursday of the month.

  7. 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.
  8. A young child wearing a leopard-print coat and a knitted hat with pom-poms is playfully hugging a tree. The scene is set in a park with green grass and fallen leaves, capturing a moment of joy in nature.

    Tiny Tree Tales: Storytelling in the Hidden Forest

    Spend creative time with your little ones at a magical outdoor storytelling session beneath the trees.
  9. A digital projection of an oak tree in a darkened gallery space.

    Yoga and Sound Bath Relaxation: Of the Oak

    Join us for an extended mid-week yoga practice in the Chapel, softly lit by the majestic Of the Oak installation.
  10. A two-tier cake stand, filled with cakes, pastries and finger sandwiches.

    Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

    Celebrate Mother's Day with family and friends and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea of homemade sandwiches, savouries, freshly baked scones and cake.
  11. A woman holds a child as they admire a large, abstract sculpture made of curved, white forms. The sculpture is set against a dark background, and the woman points towards a specific part of the artwork, engaging the child’s curiosity.

    Sculpture Baby: William Kentridge

    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by the William Kentridge exhibition in the Underground Gallery.
  12. An excited child using red plastic cones to create a sculpture. They are in an indoor space with black and white photographs on the walls.

    The Studio

    Visit The Studio in the Underground Gallery to enjoy drawing, making and chatting together, using playful Activity Baskets inspired by the themes and artworks in William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity.
  13. A group of adults and infants interacting with a mirror.

    Sculpture Baby: LR Vandy

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    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by the dynamic LR Vandy exhibition in The Weston Gallery.

  14. Patrons and Friends: Curatorial Tour of LR Vandy and Nicola Turner exhibitions

    Exclusively for YSP Patrons and Friends, join curators Sarah Coulson and Louise Lohr for a rare out-of-hours tour of new exhibitions by LR Vandy and Nicola Turner.
  15. 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.