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Summer at YSP

Summer at YSP

Book your tickets to YSP this summer to discover William Kentridge's monumental sculptures on parade in YSP's historic landscape, and Lesley Barnes and Ross McAuley's colourful characters. In each gallery discover family activity sheets and handling materials to help entertain and inspire kids of all ages.

There are plenty of activities on offer to keep the kids occupied, like Little Wild Wood where they can burn off some energy as they play amongst the trees, and activity trails and tree discovery kits to help you explore. Visit The Studio in the Underground Gallery, a space for all – to create, connect and imagine inspired by The Pull of Gravityexhibition.

Catch up with friends over a delicious, locally sourced lunch in our cafés, with ice creams to help you cool down on sunny days. A special £5 lunch bag is available for kids. The Weston summer menu features fresh seasonal flavours, antipasti sharing boards, and refreshing cocktails—perfect for leisurely lunches in beautiful surroundings.

Kids always go FREE and parking is FREE too.

Jason and the Wakefield Adventure Community Day

31 Jul, 10.00–18.00

Enjoy seeing Wakefield-born artist Jason Wilsher Mills’ psychedelic inflatable sculptures within the beautiful grounds of YSP before joining a drop-in artist led workshop.

A woman and child drawing on thin strips of paper fastened around the trunk of a tree.

Family Day in partnership with Star Bereavement

7 Aug, 11.00–15.00

Make, play and come together with 3 different artist-led activities celebrating your family and your family’s stories.

This is a free, drop-in event perfect for families of all ages.

An adult and child building a sculpture out of pieces of wood in an outdoor setting.

Outdoor Sculpture Building

Work and play together to build outdoor sculptures inspired by artists in the park. Make, stack, balance and assemble to create your own supersized sculptures.

Sessions run every Tuesday in the Wakefield Summer Holidays, last session 26 August.

Summer in the Hidden Forest

Visit the magical Hidden Forest and follow your child’s imagination as they explore, create and play under a canopy of trees. Designed with under-5s in mind but all welcome.

Sessions run every Thursday and Friday in the Wakefield Summer Holidays, last session 29 August.

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 sculpture and nature at their level.

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 imagining together, using playful Activity Baskets inspired by the themes and artworks in William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity

Other activities to enjoy this summer

  1. A group of adults and babies sitting together in a circle. In the centre is a smiling baby crawling towards their adult.
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    Sculpture Baby: Laura Ellen Bacon

    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by Laura Ellen Bacon’s exhibition in the Chapel.
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    Life Drawing: Felicity Aylieff

    Join us for a one-of-a-kind life drawing workshop inspired by Felicity Aylieff's monumental ceramics.
  3. A woman in a green vest examines a large, intricately woven structure made of natural materials. She is focused on her task, standing beside the textured artwork in a well-lit indoor space with dark wooden panels in the background.
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    YSP Friends and Patrons: Out-of-hours Exhibition Tour

    Exclusively for YSP Patrons and Friends, enjoy a unique opportunity to explore our latest exhibitions out of hours, with introductions from our curators.
  4. Visitor inside Roger Hiorns Seizure, 2008, Courtesy Arts Council Collection at Yorkshire Sculpture Park
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    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.
  5. A group of people practice yoga indoors, lying on mats. One woman in a blue top stretches her legs while others are engaged in various poses. In the background is a large woven willow sculpture. Natural light filters in through windows.
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    Yoga and Sound Bath: Laura Ellen Bacon

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    Join us for a yoga practice in the Chapel, surrounded by the inspirational artwork of Laura Ellen Bacon.
  6. Two babies lying on a white surface while their carers make outlines of them using colourful circular bindi stickers.
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    Sculpture Baby: Felicity Aylieff

    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by Felicity Aylieff’s Expressions in Blue exhibition at The Weston.
  7. A black linen smock-style garment displayed on a wooden clothing stand.
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    Artist Smock Making Workshop with The Stitch Society

    In this creative workshop you will create a bespoke artist smock with expert tuition from Charlotte and Gillian of The Stitch Society
  8. 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.
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    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.