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

On this page you should find everything you need to plan your visit.

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

From 3–23 December, we're offering free entry to YSP after 3pm*, so you can visit our award-winning shops to find the perfect Christmas gift, and to soak up the Wild Yuletide atmosphere. ⁠If you're short on time and would rather browse online, you can also click-and-collect for free from The Weston.⁠

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 to visit YSP.

A limited number of tickets are available each day and on weekends, Bank Holidays and school holidays are very popular times to visit.

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).

Ticket Pricing

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.

Find out more about pricing for groups and schools.

* Proof of ID and/or eligibility will be required on entry.

** Valid membership pass required on entry and to be shown each visit.

Parking is included with your ticket, even if your ticket is free.

YSP entry tickets are non-transferable or refundable. Please see our Terms and Conditions for further information. Find out more about our ticket pricing.

Please note, The Weston gallery, shop and restaurant are free to enter. No ticket required.

Choose a Gift Aid ticket today and make your donation go further. 

If you are a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid allows you to increase the value of your donation to us without you having to pay a penny more. For every £1 you donate, YSP can claim an additional 25p from the UK Government. This makes a huge difference to charitable trusts like YSP.

Getting here

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

West Bretton
Wakefield WF4 4LG
United Kingdom
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park is located 7 miles outside of Wakefield and 20 miles south of Leeds in West Yorkshire. YSP is conveniently located one mile from M1 Junction 38 and is served by Leeds-Bradford, Doncaster-Sheffield and Manchester International Airports, all within a 90-minute drive away. YSP is also easy to get to by bus from Wakefield and Barnsley.

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Parking

Car parking is free.

Priority parking for Blue Badge holders is available in the main car park – please park in your preferred space on arrival.

For visitors to The Weston ONLY, free parking is available at the eastern entrance to YSP. You will not have access to the rest of the YSP grounds, galleries, cafes and shop without a ticket.

EV charging is available at The Weston car park. There are two 7kW charging points accessible during opening hours.

Autumn/winter opening times

A/W opening times operational from 30 September 2024.

During A/W opening times, YSP is closed on Mondays and closed 24–25 December.

YSP will be open on Mondays during Wakefield school holidays – 28 October, 23 December, 30 December and 17 February – (The Weston only open on 23 and 30 December).

Last entry to YSP is 16:00

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, pick up a scavenger hunt or Sculpture Spy activity sheet from the Information Desk to help you explore, and visit the Project Space to make and create together beside the sculptures in 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 vehicle charging point at The Weston.
- 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 new 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

With three ways to shop, YSP Shops offer a range of beautiful bespoke merchandise, limited editions and a s 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.