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Visit YSP this Easter

Visit YSP this Easter

Book your tickets to YSP this Easter to see two new exhibitions opening on the same day (5 April), by two exceptional female artists – Laura Ellen Bacon and Felicity Aylieff.

There's lots to see and do outdoors and indoors, from art and nature trails to exhibitions and plenty of space to play. Spend time exploring outdoors as brighter days appear, spotting spring flowers, nesting birds and lambs playing in the in the Park.

For lunch, stop off at the Kitchen Cafe where you can get a special £5 meal deal for kids. Bring the family to enjoy a carvery lunch on Easter Sunday, or try new seasonal menu and Easter specials at The Weston.

Kids visit for FREE and parking is free too.

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What's on this Easter

A child wearing a winter coat and wooly hat holding a trail sheet with images of sculptures on it.

Easter Art and Nature Hunt

Pick up an activity sheet from the Information Desk and use it to help you explore. Find 4 of the trail points and return to the Information Desk, The Weston or any of our cafés to collect a chocolate treat (while stocks last).

A child drawing on to strips of paper which have been wrapped around the trunk of a tree.

Tree Discovery Kit

Collect a tree discovery kit from the Information Desk and take time to get creative while you notice the trees at YSP. Subject to availability.

Two children jumping between wooden platforms in a nature play area.

Little Wild Wood

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.

An adult and a child with limb difference, playing with black tubes. Behind them is a mirror covered in colourful circular stickers.

Imagination Station

Let your creativity run wild in the Imagination Station in the Underground Gallery, inspired by Bharti Kher's Alchemies exhibition.

A sculpture of a hare balanced on the tip of an oversized anvil, displayed outdoors.

Hop Along Trail

Follow our online trail to see how many rabbits you can count: look out for large and curious rabbit and hare sculptures. Grab a map to help you explore.

Visitor inside Roger Hiorns Seizure, 2008, Courtesy Arts Council Collection at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Roger Hiorns: Seizure

Roger Hiorn's Seizure installation will be open daily during the Easter holiday. Spaces are limited so we advise booking to secure a place during your visit.

Other activities to enjoy this spring

  1. A row of seated white plaster figures in front of a circular yellow artwork made from bindi stickers.
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    Bharti Kher Life Drawing

    Join us for a one-of-a-kind life drawing workshop inspired by Bharti Kher’s powerful Six Women sculpture.
  2. A plate of sliced vegetables and dressings.
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    Spring at The Weston

    Enjoy a beautifully crafted five-course menu at The Weston, celebrating the spring season.
  3. A group of adults and babies sitting together in a circle. In the centre is a smiling baby crawling towards their adult.
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    Sculpture Baby: Laura Ellen Bacon

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    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by Laura Ellen Bacon’s exhibition in the Chapel.
  4. A plate of steak and seasonal vegetables.
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    Steak at The Weston

    Enjoy a five-course steak menu at The Weston, with seasonal accompaniments.
  5. A group of adults and children drawing together outdoors
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    Discover in a Day 2025

    Start your Arts Award adventure at YSP. Arts Award Discover is an introductory programme for children and young people aged up to 25.
  6. A group of people standing underneath a large tree covered in green leaves.
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    School Staff CPD: Wellbeing and Nature Connection

    For all school staff from Wakefield District schools, discover Laura Ellen Bacon's installation in the Chapel and learn how to promote wellbeing in your school setting.
  7. A plate of meat and seasonal vegetables
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    Summer at The Weston

    Enjoy a delicious seasonal 5-course menu at The Weston celebrating the start of the summer
  8. A black linen smock-style garment displayed on a wooden clothing stand.
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    Artist Smock Making Workshop with The Stitch Society

    In this creative workshop you will create a bespoke artist smock with expert tuition from Charlotte and Gillian of The Stitch Society