Yorkshire Sculpture Park is located seven miles outside Wakefield, West Yorkshire, between Leeds and Sheffield (around 20 miles from both cities). 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, and just 30-minutes from the Peak District. YSP is also easy to get to by bus from Wakefield and Barnsley.

SatNav WF4 4JX brings you to our main car park.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park
West Bretton
Wakefield WF4 4LG
United Kingdom
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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. 

By car 

The best postcode for sat nav is WF4 4JX. Exit the M1 at Junction 38 and take the A637 towards Huddersfield. Follow the brown YSP signs for one mile until you reach a roundabout. At the roundabout, turn left and follow the road to the YSP Car Park. 

By coach

If you are visiting by coach for a visit booked through YSP Learning, you will be directed to the Park Lane entrance. This entrance is closed to general visitors. Please contact learning@ysp.org.uk if you have any questions about your booking.

By train

Wakefield Westgate is the nearest railway station, around seven miles from YSP. London King’s Cross to Wakefield takes approximately 2 hours. 

By bus

The 96 bus runs Monday–Sunday between Wakefield and Barnsley, with regular stops at YSP.

Plan your journey.

By cycle

If you are travelling to YSP by bicycle, please follow directions to YSP Centre. You will find bike racks outside the main entrance to YSP Centre and outside The Weston. Please note that cycling is not permitted within YSP grounds. Visit The National Cycle Network to plan your route.