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 sculpture and nature trails to exhibitions and plenty of space to play. Spend time exploring outdoors as brighter days appear, spotting spring flowers and baby animals 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 at The Weston.

Kids visit for FREE and parking is free too.

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What's on this Easter

Other activities to enjoy this spring

  1. A two-tier cake stand, filled with cakes, pastries and finger sandwiches.
    Event

    Mother's Day Afternoon Tea 2025

    Celebrate Mother's Day with family and friends and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea of homemade sandwiches, savouries, freshly baked scones and cake.
  2. A lake surrounded by winter trees and foliage. A sculpture of a human face can be glimpsed in the distance.
    Event

    Dawn Chorus Poetry Walk

    Join YSP’s poet in residence, Matt Howard for a dawn chorus poetry walk, blending birdsong and poetry as the morning awakens.
  3. Two babies lying on a white surface while their carers make outlines of them using colourful circular bindi stickers.
    Event

    Sculpture Baby: Bharti Kher

    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by the Bharti Kher exhibition in the Underground Gallery.
  4. A wicker basket with a handle, sitting on a wooden table.
    Event

    Willow Frame Basket Weaving Workshop with Joe Gregory

    Learn to weave your own frame basket using techniques and different willows to create a sturdy unique basket with artist Joe Gregory.
  5. A group of adults and babies sitting together in a circle. In the centre is a smiling baby crawling towards their adult.
    Event

    Sculpture Baby: Laura Ellen Bacon

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

    Steak at The Weston

    Enjoy a five-course steak menu at The Weston, with seasonal accompaniments.
  7. A group of adults and children drawing together outdoors
    Event

    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.
  8. A group of people standing underneath a large tree covered in green leaves.
    Event

    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.