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 have a go at activities in the Project Space in our Underground Gallery. We also have lots of exciting resources for you to explore on your visit to YSP.

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 exhibition inspired Drawing Together and Talking Together ideas. Download the Sculpture and Nature Hunt and 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 Living 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.

Our commitment to family learning

We support Arts Award through special family events throughout the year
We are proud to be signed up to Family Arts Standards and we support the Kids in Museums Manifesto
YSP was shortlisted for the Best Family Event in 2018 in the Fantastic for Families Awards
YSP was a finalist in Best Free family day out and Best Day Out for under 5s in Days Out with the Kids’ Family Favourites awards
YSP was long-listed in the 2012 Kids in Museums Family Friendly Award

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.

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