Visit Us
Visit Us
"It's a place to admire and enjoy some of the best and most dynamic outdoor sculptures the world has to offer."
- Sarah Clark, ITV
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.
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.
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.
| Standard entry with Gift Aid | £12. Gift Aid makes your donation go further at no extra cost |
| Standard entry with donation | £12 |
| Standard entry | £10 |
| Universal or Pension Credit* | £7 |
| Young person (19-25) / Full Time Education* | £7 |
| 18 and Under | Free |
| Essential Companion to a visitor with access needs | Free |
| YSP Friend (with Annual Pass)** | Free |
| YSP Patron ** | Free |
| Art Fund National Art Pass** | Free |
| MAX Card** | Free |
| NEWT in Somerset** | Free |
| Resident’s Pass (West Bretton/Haigh/High Hoyland)** | Free |
| Yorkshire’s Great Houses, Castles and Gardens** | Free |
| Standard entry after 3pm (only available on the gate) | £4 |
* 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.
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. YSP can only redeem Gift Aid on tickets which include a donation. The £12 ticket option includes a donation, and choosing the Gift Aid option allows us to claim an additional 25% from HMRC which no other ticket type does. This makes a huge difference to charitable trusts like YSP.
Getting here
Opening times
Open Tuesday–Sunday. YSP will be open on Mondays during Wakefield school holidays and Bank Holidays.
Summer opening times are operational until 2 November 2026. From 3 November winter opening times will be in place.
Last entry to YSP is 17:00
| Time | Open |
|---|---|
| 10.00–18.00 | YSP Grounds (and toilets at YSP Visitor Centre). Last entry at 17.00, gates locked at 18.00 |
| 10.00–17.00 | YSP Visitor Centre: Shop, Information Desk, Living Room and Upper Space |
| 10.00–17.00 | The Kitchen Café at YSP Visitor Centre. Lunch menu served until 15.00. |
| 11.00–16.00 | Peter Murray Gallery, Chapel and The Weston Gallery |
| 10.00–15.00 | The Café at YSP Learning (Tue–Fri). Open 10.00–17.00 weekends, Wakefield school and Bank holidays. |
| 10.00–17.00 | The Coffee Shop. Open weekends, Wakefield school and Bank holidays. |
| 09.00–16.00 | The Restaurant at The Weston. Lunch menu served until 15.00 |
| 10.00–17.00 | YSP Shop at The Weston |
Winter opening times
Winter opening times operational from 3 November 2026–25 March 2027.
Open Tuesday–Sunday. YSP will be open on Mondays during Wakefield school holidays and Bank Holidays.
YSP is closed on 24 and 25 December.
Last entry to YSP is 16:00
| Time | Open |
|---|---|
| 10.00–17.00 | YSP Grounds. Last entry at 16.00, gates locked at 17.00. |
| 10.00–17.00 | YSP Centre: Shop, Information Desk, Living Room, Upper Space and toilets |
| 10.00–16.00 | The Kitchen Café at YSP Visitor Centre. Lunch menu served until 15.00. |
| 11.00–16.00 | Peter Murray Gallery, Chapel and The Weston Gallery |
| 10.00–16.00 | The Café at YSP Learning. Open weekends, Wakefield school and Bank Holidays. |
| 10.00–16.00 | Coffee Shop. Open weekends, Wakefield school and Bank Holidays (weather dependent) |
| 09.00–16.00 | The Restaurant at The Weston. Lunch menu served until 15.00 |
| 09.00–16.00 | YSP Shop at The Weston |
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.
