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Visit YSP this February half term

Visit YSP this February half term

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Yorkshire Sculpture Park this February half term to spend time with friends and family, encounter incredible art and connect with nature. 

Along with over 100 sculptures waiting to be discovered outdoors, you may also stumble upon early signs of spring. Find snowdrops and daffodils emerging from the ground and our resident herons and other wildlife to be spotted. Pick up a Tree Discovery Kit at the information desk to get creative whilst exploring the variety of trees in the Park, or head to Little Wild Wood for a natural space where children can run, build, climb and play. 

Head indoors to see incredible exhibitions including the mesmerising large-scale video and sound installation Of the Oak in our 18th-century Chapel. Create, draw and learn in The Studio in the Underground Gallery where you can play with shadows or pick up fun Activity Baskets inspired by the themes and artworks in William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity. 

For lunch, stop off at the Kitchen Cafe where you can get a special £5 meal deal for kids, or take a look at the other delicious food and drink options available across the Park.

Kids go FREE and parking is FREE too.

What's on this half term

A woman and child drawing on thin strips of paper fastened around the trunk of a tree.

Tree Discovery Kit

Available daily 14–22 Feb, 10.00–17.00

Pick up a tree discovery kit from the Information Desk and take time to get creative and notice the trees at YSP.

Two children in raincoats playing on wooden stepping stones.

Little Wild Wood

Open daily 14–22 Feb, 10.00–17.00

Discover Little Wild Wood – our natural creative play space, designed to inspire imaginations, somewhere for the kids to connect to nature and sculpture at their level.

A young child with short hair is focused on assembling a wooden model on a small table. The model features wheels and a roof, and the child is carefully attaching parts with metal clips, showcasing creativity and concentration.

The Studio

Open daily 14–22 Feb, 11.00–15.30

Head indoors and let your creativity run wild in The Studio inspired by William Kentridge's The Pull of Gravity exhibition.

  1. A digital projection of an oak tree in a darkened gallery space.

    Marshmallow Laser Feast: Of the Oak

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    This winter, step into the Chapel to discover Of the Oak, an immersive sound and video experience by internationally acclaimed artist collective Marshmallow Laser Feast.
  2. A large, abstract black sculpture resembling an ampersand stands on a grassy area, with rolling green hills and trees in the background under a clear blue sky. The sculpture's smooth curves contrast with the natural landscape.

    William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity

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    A must-see exhibition featuring new sculptures by the celebrated South African artist.
  3. A person in a black and white checked outfit stands in front of a vibrant artwork featuring bold colours and patterns, flanked by two white sculptures on a bright green wall in an art gallery.

    Jordy Kerwick: One to Give. One to Take Away

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    Jordy Kerwick’s fantastical creatures come to life in sculpture and paintings in The Weston Gallery and outdoors.
  4. A person in a black beret and scarf sits on a wooden bench, sewing a piece of fabric. Next to him, a person in a grey sweatshirt watches intently. They are outdoors, with a stone wall in the background, enjoying a sunny day.
    Event

    Andi Walker: Wrapped in Cold Hard Comfort Sharing Event

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    Join Leeds-based artist Andi Walker this half term in the Bothy Gallery, where they will share their research and work in progress for Wrapped in Cold Hard Comfort, a new outdoor sculpture for the YSP landscape that will be revealed in summer 2026.

Other activities coming soon

  1. A storyteller crouches in front of a wooden box filled with colourful objects.
    Event

    Storytelling in the Gallery: William Kentridge

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    Led by our spellbinding storytellers, move, make and imagine together, inspired by the William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity exhibition.
  2. A man helps a young child navigate wooden steps in a forested area. The child is wearing a light-coloured top and navy trousers. In the background, other children and adults are engaged in activities among trees and hanging clothes.
    Event

    Thursdays in the Hidden Forest

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    Meet underneath the trees in the magical Hidden Forest and get creative, connecting nature with drawing, sculpture building and sensory activities on the first Thursday of the month.
  3. A young child wearing a leopard-print coat and a knitted hat with pom-poms is playfully hugging a tree. The scene is set in a park with green grass and fallen leaves, capturing a moment of joy in nature.
    Event

    Tiny Tree Tales: Storytelling in the Hidden Forest

    Spend creative time with your little ones at a magical outdoor storytelling session beneath the trees.
  4. A woman holds a child as they admire a large, abstract sculpture made of curved, white forms. The sculpture is set against a dark background, and the woman points towards a specific part of the artwork, engaging the child’s curiosity.
    Event

    Sculpture Baby: William Kentridge

    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by the William Kentridge exhibition in the Underground Gallery.
  5. A group of adults and infants interacting with a mirror.
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    Sculpture Baby: LR Vandy

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    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by the dynamic LR Vandy exhibition in The Weston Gallery.