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  1. A stylised illustration featuring a landscape filled with people, trees and artworks in purple and gold. Above them is a comet and stars.

    Christmas at YSP

    Join us this festive season to celebrate creativity, art, delicious food and the great outdoors.
  2. A couple stands by a tranquil lake, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant yellow flowers. They gaze across the water, with trees lining the opposite bank under a cloudy sky, creating a serene and picturesque natural setting.

    YSP Friends: Heritage Walking Tour- The Creation of the Lakes

    Join our knowledgeable Heritage Group volunteers for a two-hour guided walk through the historic landscape of YSP and explore the timeless beauty of the Bretton lakes.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. A group of children play in a wooded area, engaging in outdoor activities. Two kids are using tools like a rake and a broom, while others explore the surroundings. The scene is lively, with trees and wooden logs creating a natural play environment.

    Autumn in the Hidden Forest

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    Drop-in to the magical Hidden Forest and follow your child’s imagination as they explore, create and play under a canopy of trees.
  6. A woodland play area at dusk, decorated with festoon lights and wooden star decorations

    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.
  7. A child holds up a red piece of torn paper while an adult looks on.

    Tales in the Gallery: Jordy Kerwick

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    Led by our spellbinding storytellers, move, make and imagine together as the exhibition inspired stories unfold, inspired by the Jordy Kerwick: One to Give. One to Take Away exhibition in The Weston Gallery.
  8. A woman wearing a paint covered apron, demonstrates a printing technique using leaves in a brightly lit studio with a window behind her.

    Teacher CPD: Techniques in Printing - Inspired by Nature

    Educators are invited to a hands-on interactive session to explore a range of printing techniques, including relief printing, cyanotype, collagraph and screen printing, all of which can be replicated in the classroom.
  9. A table with plates of festive food and decorative foliage.

    Festive Lunches at The Weston

    16 Nov–20 Dec
    Whether catching up with friends and family, or treating colleagues to a Christmas lunch, The Weston is the perfect venue for this year’s festivities.
  10. A group of adults and two babies sit on a reflective surface in an art space. The adults, dressed in casual clothing, engage with the children, who are exploring the area. Artworks are visible in the background, creating a creative atmosphere.

    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.
  11. A storyteller crouches in front of a wooden box filled with colourful objects.

    Tales 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.
  12. A young girl is kneeling on the floor, focused on drawing with crayons on a large sheet of paper. In the background, other children and adults are engaged in various art activities in a bright, spacious room. Illustrations of trees are overlaid onto the image.

    Christmas Family Activity: Make and Create Together

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    Every weekend a different artist-led activity will unfold, where you can come and spend time with your family connecting to the artworks at YSP, and to each other.
  13. A porcelain bell ornament, painted to show a figure wearing a winter scarf

    Porcelain Bell Decorating Workshop with Becca Brown

    Create a porcelain bell decoration to hang up at Christmas or all year round with Sheffield based ceramic artist Becca Brown.
  14. A man with short brown hair and a beard looking closely at a plaster sculpture.

    YSP Friends and Patrons: Studio Visit with James Oughtibridge and Rebecca Appleby

    Experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes studio visit with acclaimed contemporary ceramicists James Oughtibridge and Rebecca Appleby.
  15. 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.
  16. A festive gathering featuring three people toasting with drinks at a table adorned with food. In the background, a decorated Christmas tree glimmers with lights.

    Brass Christmas

    Celebrate the festive season with an evening of food, drink and live brass band music, featuring Emley Brass Band.
  17. A group of women dressed in red and pink stand in rows on raised steps.

    Neighbourhood Voices Choir

    Get into the festive sprit with a day of live performances from Neighbourhood Voices choir. Look out for them in various locations around the Park, spreading musical Christmas cheer.
  18. A collection of five small, colourful bird figurines. Each bird features unique patterns and colours, including red, blue, and natural tones, set against a plain white background. The figures vary in shape and design.

    Hand-building Folk Art Whistles with Emma Carlow

    Join artist and designer Emma Carlow for a half-day ceramics workshop inspired by her vibrant collection of folk art bird whistles.
  19. A group of people clinking glasses of alcohol

    Christmas by Candlelight at The Weston

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    This festive season, celebrate in style and with an evening of elegance and seasonal warmth at The Weston.
  20. 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.
  21. Detail of a circular enamel necklace pendant, in shades of white, black and red, on a red cord.

    Enamel Jewellery and Decoration Making Workshop with Rachel Brown

    Learn how to use coloured enamels to produce your very own pair of earrings and a festive Christmas decoration, with expert tuition from Yorkshire based jeweller, Rachel Brown
  22. A child plays wit colourful objects in a gallery space.

    Sculpture Baby: Jordy Kerwick

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    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by Jordy Kerwick's One to Give. One to Take Away exhibition at The Weston.