Visiting YSP will awaken your senses and get the imagination flowing. It's the perfect place to ignite an interest in art and nature in the minds of young people, or to simply enjoy the atmosphere together. This environment is proved to be excellent for wellbeing, and we know you'll love it. Plus, kids visit for free!

Get your boots on and step out in the fresh air to discover woodland, lakes and beautiful green spaces, dotted with incredible sculptures – it's a place like no other.

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.

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 play together beside the sculptures and visit the Imagination Station to create your own artworks inspired by our exhibitions.

Share your discoveries and creations with us on Instagram @yspsculpture

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

• 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 and follow us to find out more.

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