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Become a YSP Friend and unlock a year of inspiring experiences, exclusive perks, and special benefits. With a range of flexible membership options, it’s easy to find a subscription that suits you.

Join today and become a YSP Friend.

 

Give the Gift of YSP Friendship

Know someone who loves historic landscapes, world-class contemporary art, or simply enjoys great days out? A YSP Friends Membership makes the perfect gift.

Add an Annual Ticket Pass, and your recipient will enjoy free admission all year round—plus all the exclusive benefits of being a YSP Friend.

To purchase a membership as a gift, call 01924 832513, or speak to the team at the Information Desk during your next visit. For further information contact us at friends@ysp.org.uk.

 

Choose which Friends Membership is right for you:

Standard Membership: IndividualStandard Membership: JointMembership with Annual Ticket Pass: IndividualMembership with Annual Ticket Pass: Joint
Free entry via YSP Friend (with Annual Ticket Pass) ticket✖✖✓✓
10% off in all YSP Shops and all YSP food and drink*✓✓✓✓
Invitations to major exhibition launches ✓✓✓✓
Access to exclusive Friends-only events ✓✓✓✓
Behind-the-scenes stories and seasonal newsletters ✓✓✓✓
Priority booking on selected events ✓✓✓✓
Exclusive YSP Friends pack by artist Rob Ryan ✓✓✓✓
Annual Price (Direct Debit/Pre-paid)£35 / £40£55 / £60£85 / £90£105 / £110
This membership does not include free entryThis membership does not include free entryThis membership includes free entryThis membership includes free entry

Prices are correct for 2025

Students & Seniors (65+) receive £5 off Individual Memberships. Choose the Senior and Student Membership when joining.

Each member can bring one guest for free with the Annual Ticket Pass. Additional guests pay standard entry.

*Shop discount capped at £25 on items over £250. Some exclusions apply.

Direct Debit plans renew annually unless cancelled via your bank/building society.

Contact us

For more information about YSP Friends email friends@ysp.org.uk or call the Membership Office at YSP on +44 (0)1924 832632.

Explore exclusive YSP Friends and Patrons Events

  1. 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.
    Event

    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.
  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.
    Event

    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. A man with short brown hair and a beard looking closely at a plaster sculpture.
    Event

    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.