A close up of a three headed snake sculpture

Myths, Magic and Haunting Tales Trail

Myths, Magic and Haunting Tales Trail

Uncover eerie sculptures and spin a tale filled with magic and myth. Let your imaginations run wild at each spine-tingling stopping point.

After you’ve explored these mystical works outside, journey to the Underground Gallery and don’t forget to visit the final room, where the Imagination Station awaits!

Pick up a trail sheet from the Information Desk or download it here.

Remember to tell us all about your colourful sculpture and nature adventures and share your day out tagging @yspsculpture.

Distance: approximately 1.7km / 1 mile

Terrain: You will walk over gravel paths with inclines and grassy areas that can get muddy at times.

Accessibility: The trail points are located outside within the Formal Garden, Lower Park and Driveside (near to YSP Learning). There are a mixture of gravel and grassy paths. Further information can be found on our accessibility page and within our Accessibility Guide. Mobility Scooters can be hired from the Visitor Centre.

Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome in all outdoor areas included in this trail. Find out more about visiting with your dog.

YSP is a registered charity (1067908). We rely on donations, fundraising and commercial activity to remain open and to continue to create meaningful, enjoyable experiences for everyone in a unique environment. Please donate or consider becoming a YSP Friend.

A white man standing in front of Jaume Plensa Wonderland 1993 at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Trail point 1: Jaume Plensa, Wonderland

Map grid reference: F11

Discover a towering, enchanted door. Head through the YSP Centre and once through the doors, look back at the wall of the building.

Detail of a colourful bronze tree sculpture with eyes inside the leaves.

Trail point 2: Suhasini Kejriwal, Garden of Un-Earthly Delights

Map grid reference: F10

Head down the steps and turn left. Go through the hedge and turn to your left to seek out a sculpture with lots of eyes.

A group of people standing near to a 2 headed bear sculpture outdoors

Trail point 3: Jordy Kerwick, Hydra vs Bear

Map grid reference: G11

Continue along the Formal Terrace. On the grassy area at the end, look out for two mythical beasts who have fallen out.

Trail point 4: William Turnbull, Ancestral Figure

Map grid reference: H10

Cross the road and bear right as you walk down the hill to find a shield-like sculpture.

A group of children running in front of a large sculpture of a female body with a rabbit head.

Trail point 5: Sophie Ryder, Sitting

Map grid reference: H9

Head downhill through the car park and stop off at YSP Learning for an ice cream. Follow signs for Lower Park. Near the Camellia House you will find a sculpture that is part animal and human.

A colourful bronze sculpture of a woman dressed in a sari

Trail point 6: Bharti Kher, Intermediary Family

Map grid reference: F11

Venture back towards the YSP Centre. In front of the Underground Gallery discover a sculpture that is made up of parts of three figures.