Family Visits

Awaken your senses in nature, while exploring woods, lakes and beautiful green spaces. Build curiosity and wonder while seeking out thought-provoking sculptures. Nourish your family in mind, soul and body while creating memories together.


YSP is fantastic for the whole family.

Our family events programme has something for children of all ages to take part in. Join in with family events to think, make and play.

Pick up free activities in the indoor galleries and get creative at the Imagination Station in our Underground Gallery. We also have lots of exciting resources for you to explore on your visit to YSP.

Kids visit for FREE.

a child drawing at a table in ysp cafe while family are eating lunch outside

Exploring with activities for families

Get little hands and minds busy with a visit to Little Wild Wood, our natural creative play space, designed to inspire imaginations. Download our Sculpture Spy and Sculpture and Nature Hunt activity sheetsand see what you can discover.

Pick up a playful activity basket in the Underground Gallery to make and create together beside the sculptures in our exhibitions.

Share your discoveries and creations with us on Instagram @yspsculpture#YSPFamily


Family facilities to support your visit

  • Breast feeding welcome
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Highchairs
  • Family friendly gifts, books and food
  • Places to picnic
  • Water fountains
  • Buggy friendly paths


We have a dedicated family space in our Quiet Room located in the main Visitor Centre. Sit down, rest, feed your baby, and gather your thoughts. To help, there are books for younger children. Find out more about our accessible facilities.


Our commitment to family learning

Fantastic for Families logo

A child photographing a colourful sculpture on a mobile phone.

Getting in touch

Your feedback is important to us. Please let us know when we have done well and what we could improve for your next visit. You can get in touch by emailing learning@ysp.org.uk

Share your family adventures on Instagram @yspsculpture, #YSPFamily and follow us to find out more.

Sign up to the Family e-news to receive regular updates.


A truly magical experience that captured the whole family's imagination.

- Family workshop participant