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Explore YSP this spring

Explore YSP this spring

Keep curious minds entertained with indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family to get stuck into. Look out for signs of spring, following our trail around Bridge Royd Wood to spot carpets of snowdrops in the woodlands, animals emerging from winter hibernation, and the Greek Temple, hidden amongst the trees. With the change in season, we welcome several exciting new exhibitions to the Park for you to enjoy.

Download our Sculpture Spy Trail to see which sculptures you can find around the Park, burn off some energy in Little Wild Wood, and get creative in the Imagination Station in the Underground Gallery.

After all that exploring, recharge with a tasty lunch at YSP Centre, grab a sandwich to go at YSP Learning, or warm up with a hot chocolate at The Weston. Take time to browse new arrivals at YSP Shop in-store and online including exhibition merchandise and specially selected products from talented makers.

Kids go FREE and parking is FREE too.

What's on this spring

A carpet of snowdrops in spring sunshine.

Signs of Spring Walking Trail

Look out for signs of spring, following our trail around Bridge Royd Wood to spot carpets of snowdrops in the woodlands, animals emerging from winter hibernation, and find our Greek Temple hidden amongst the trees.

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 the kids to connect to nature and sculpture at their level.

Children dressing up with animal ears and tails having their photograph taken

Imagination Station

Let your creativity run wild in the Imagination Station in the Underground Gallery, inspired by Bharti Kher's Alchemies exhibition.

Other activities to enjoy this spring

  1. A lake surrounded by winter trees and foliage. A sculpture of a human face can be glimpsed in the distance.
    Event

    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.
  2. A series of framed illustrations of trees in black frames.
    Event

    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.
  3. A plate of sliced vegetables and dressings.
    Event

    Spring at The Weston

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

    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
  5. A wicker basket with a handle, sitting on a wooden table.
    Event

    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.
  6. A group of adults and children drawing together outdoors
    Event

    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.