What's on

List of Events

  1. 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 stone bridge arches over a calm river, surrounded by bare trees and grassy banks. The sky is bright with fluffy clouds, creating a serene landscape. The bridge features decorative stonework and railings, adding to its charm.

    YSP Patrons and Friends: The Bridges of Bretton Heritage Tour

    Join YSP’s Heritage Volunteers and Head of Estates, Mark Chesman, for a guided tour of the Bridges of Bretton.
  3. Two women sit closely together, one holding a baby, as they engage in a communal activity. The setting is warm and inviting, with soft lighting and a variety of textures around them. Other participants are visible in the background, creating a sense of community.

    Sculpture Baby: Nicola Turner

    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by the cascading Time's Scythe installation by Nicola Turner in the Chapel.
  4. A man and a young boy lift a large piece of wood on to a green tarp in a park. In the background there are several other children and adults collecting objects for sculpture building.

    Outdoor Sculpture Building: Come Rain, Come Shine

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    Immerse yourself in an imaginative world of sculpture making where you can work and play together to build outdoor sculptures inspired by artists in the Park.
  5. Two children jumping between wooden platforms in a nature play area.

    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.
  6. Two children sit back-to-back on crates outdoors, playing with kitchen utensils. One holds a pan and spoon, while the other has a red board. Various objects are scattered around. Adults and other children are visible in the background.

    Summer in the Hidden Forest

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    Meet underneath the trees in our magical Hidden Forest this summer holiday and get creative, connecting nature with drawing, sculpture building and sensory activities.
  7. A group of people practicing yoga inside a gallery space. A yellow circular artwork on a wall and a row of plaster figures are in the background.

    Yoga and Sound Bath Relaxation: Hold to This Earth

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    Join us for a yoga practice in the Underground Gallery, surrounded by inspirational artworks from Hold to This Earth.
  8. A young girl interacts with a woman seated on the floor, both engaged in a creative activity. In the background, various sculptures are displayed on plinths.

    Artful Saturdays in the Underground Gallery

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    Join us to make, discover and play every month in the Underground Gallery. With a different adventure every month come and find us and make your own discoveries.
  9. A young child with blonde hair sits at a table, holding a coloured pencil and drawing on a piece of paper. The room has a cosy atmosphere with blurred images on the wall and a sofa in the background.

    The Studio

    Visit The Studio in the Underground Gallery to enjoy drawing, reading and chatting together, using playful Activity Baskets inspired by the themes and artworks in Hold to This Earth: Works by Contemporary Indigenous North American Artists from Tia Collection
  10. 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.
  11. A man in an orange shirt holds a smiling child wearing a floral outfit. They are outdoors, surrounded by lush green leaves. The child is reaching up towards the branches, both appearing joyful and engaged with nature.

    Sculpture Baby: Hidden Forest

    Spend creative time outdoors with your baby in the Hidden Forest and enjoy this sensory session inspired by The Family of Man sculptures by Barbara Hepworth.
  12. A close-up of a person's hand holding a pencil, sketching on a sheet of paper. The paper features abstract charcoal drawings, with some areas taped down. The individual wears a knitted sweater with colourful stripes.

    Life Drawing: Nicola Turner

    Join us for a one-of-a-kind life drawing workshop inspired by the flowing lines in Nicola Turner's Time’s Scythe installation in the Chapel.
  13. A man in an orange coat doing sign language outdoors

    BSL Tour: Hold to This Earth

    Join us for a British Sign Language sculpture tour of the powerful Hold to This Earth exhibition in the Underground Gallery, designed for BSL users.
  14. 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.