Whether you're a culture vulture, nature lover or walking adventurer, YSP will bring you joy.

Here you should find everything you need to plan your visit. 

For info about what exhibitions, activities or events you can experience while you're here, head to What's On.

For planning your refreshment pit stops, have a look at Food and Drink. 

YSP is a registered charity, on a mission to inspire all people to engage with art, nature and creativity. Every penny you spend with us supports our work. 

For a flavour of what to expect on your visit, check out this short film:

Book your visit

An entry ticket is required to enter YSP whether you come by car, bike or on foot. Car parking is free.

We highly recommend pre-booking online to visit YSP, although tickets can be bought on arrival, subject to capacity. Weekends, bank holidays and school holidays are very popular times to visit and only a limited number of tickets are available each day. Pre-booking your ticket will guarantee entry on your chosen day

Please bring your pre-booked ticket and keep it with you during your visit, either on your phone or printed.

Your ticket includes car parking and access to YSP’s extensive grounds and indoor galleries.

You can arrive at any time within our opening hours and stay for as long as you like until we close the gates (17.00 winter, 18.00 summer). 

Attending as a group? All bookings of 10 or more, including all school groups, must pre-book via the details on our group bookings page. 

YSP is an independent charitable trust and registered museum which relies on ticket sales as vital income to remain open and support its work.

Everyone who buys a ticket to YSP is supporting the work we do, such as staging major temporary exhibitions, siting sculpture outdoors, caring for a 500 acre conservation landscape, and inspiring audiences through creativity, learning and engagement.

Visit regularly? Consider purchasing a YSP Friend membership with Ticket Pass to unlock year-round entry to YSP, plus access to exclusive events and discounts. 

Find out more about pricing for groups and schools.

Visiting with kids

YSP is fantastic for families, with plenty to keep kids busy. Discover Little Wild Wood- our natural creative play space, designed to inspire imaginations, download a sculpture and nature hunt activity sheet ahead of your visit to help you explore, or find pick-up-and-play activities in all of our exhibitions.

Additional information

Environmentally Friendly Visits

At YSP, we’re embedding environmental thinking in everything that we do to conserve the natural world around us. Help us with this commitment and look out for the following as you enjoy art and nature at YSP:

- A zero waste to landfill approach with recycling bins located around the Park.
- Plastic free and compostable food packaging in our cafes and restaurants.
- Locally sourced food suppliers and environmentally conscious retail products.
- Low energy LED lighting in our buildings.
- Electric vehicles and bikes for staff to carry out day-to-day tasks around the Park.
- Careful management of the landscape to create rich and varied habitats for wildlife.
- Visitor Centres and galleries all powered by renewable energy sources.

Art Outdoors

Food and drink

All our food comes from local suppliers and is freshly prepared by our chefs. And every purchase helps to support YSP. 

Coffee and cake, sandwiches to-go, and fresh hot meals – you’ll find it all at YSP. Options include takeaway kiosks and a self-service canteen.

There’s also our light-filled restaurant and beautiful terrace at The Weston. We source our produce from local suppliers and even grow some of it here on site. And picnics are always welcome.

Find out more about the cafés and restaurant at YSP.

Shopping

YSP Shops offer a range of beautiful bespoke merchandise, limited editions and a selection of gifts and craft catered to all ages and budgets. There's something for everyone waiting in store, come in and say hello – our friendly team can help with any questions you might have. Shop in-store at YSP Visitor Centre and The Weston, and online.

We are an independent charitable trust and every purchase you make helps us to continue our work bringing internationally acclaimed art to Yorkshire for everyone to enjoy.