What's on

List of Events

  1. Seizure Admission

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    In order to conserve the artwork and extend it's lifespan, access to Seizure is by pre-booked time slot only. Capacity is limited and we recommend booking prior to your visit to avoid disappointment. Admission to YSP is included in all Seizure tickets.
  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.

    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 group of adults and infants interacting with a mirror.

    Sculpture Baby: LR Vandy

    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by the dynamic LR Vandy exhibition in The Weston Gallery.
  4. A group of people sitting on yoga mats and practicing yoga inside a gallery space.

    Yoga and Sound Bath Relaxation: Nicola Turner

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    Join us for a yoga practice in the Chapel, surrounded by Nicola Turner's tactile installation.
  5. 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 kids to connect to nature and sculpture at their level.
  6. A smiling adult in a blue top and cap interacts with a young child wearing a yellow jacket and black hat. The child holds a wooden mallet, standing under a large red bell hanging from a tree, surrounded by a playful outdoor setting.

    May half term in the Hidden Forest

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    Meet underneath the trees in our magical Hidden Forest this Easter holidays and get creative, connecting nature with drawing, sculpture building and sensory activities.
  7. A group of children and an adult are engaged in a clay crafting activity outdoors. A boy is focused on shaping a piece of clay, while a man observes and assists.

    Discover in a Day

    Start your Arts Award adventure at YSP. Arts Award Discover is an introductory programme for children and young people aged up to 25.
  8. Two women sit closely together, one holding a baby, as they engage in a communal activity. The setting is warm and inviting, with soft lighting and a variety of textures around them. Other participants are visible in the background, creating a sense of community.

    Sculpture Baby: Nicola Turner

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    Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by the cascading Time's Scythe installation by Nicola Turner in the Chapel.
  9. A close-up of a person's hand holding a pen, sketching on a sheet of paper placed on a clipboard.

    Gallery Drawing Day: Nicola Turner and LR Vandy

    Enrich your drawing practice with an immersive day spent drawing in response to two powerful exhibitions by artists LR Vandy and Nicola Turner
  10. A gallery wall featuring five framed illustrations. Each artwork showcases vibrant colours and intricate designs, depicting nature, people, and whimsical scenes. The frames are wooden, and the wall is minimalistic, enhancing the artwork's visual appeal.

    Brass Mobile Making Workshop with Louise Lockhart

    To celebrate her largest exhibition to date, join artist Louise Lockhart to create your very own brass mobile.
  11. A young girl interacts with a woman seated on the floor, both engaged in a creative activity. In the background, various sculptures are displayed on plinths.

    Artful Saturdays in the Underground Gallery

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    Join us to make, discover and play every month in the Underground Gallery. With a different adventure every month come and find us and make your own discoveries.
  12. A group of people engage in a creative workshop in a bright, modern space. Some are gathered around a table covered with craft materials, while others are focused on their phones or chatting. The walls feature artistic silhouettes.

    Teacher Study Day 2026

    YSP and the National Arts Education Archive (NAEA) invite education professionals to an inspiring study day focussed on the upcoming exhibition Hold to this Earth: Works by Contemporary Indigenous North American Artists from Tia Collection
  13. A stone bridge arches over a calm river, surrounded by bare trees and grassy banks. The sky is bright with fluffy clouds, creating a serene landscape. The bridge features decorative stonework and railings, adding to its charm.

    YSP Patrons and Friends: The Bridges of Bretton Heritage Tour

    Join YSP’s Heritage Volunteers and Head of Estates, Mark Chesman, for a guided tour of the Bridges of Bretton.
  14. A man and a young boy lift a large piece of wood on to a green tarp in a park. In the background there are several other children and adults collecting objects for sculpture building.

    Outdoor Sculpture Building: Come Rain, Come Shine

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    Immerse yourself in an imaginative world of sculpture making where you can work and play together to build outdoor sculptures inspired by artists in the Park.
  15. A large tree, enclosed by a circular dry stone wall

    Andy Goldsworthy Trail

    Andy Goldsworthy has created four permanent works in the landscape at YSP. Follow our three-mile circular trail and see if you can find them all.