What's on

List of Events

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

    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 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.

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

    Yoga and Sound Bath Relaxation: Of the Oak

    Join us for an extended mid-week yoga practice in the Chapel, softly lit by the majestic Of the Oak installation.
  5. A two-tier cake stand, filled with cakes, pastries and finger sandwiches.

    Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

    Celebrate Mother's Day with family and friends and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea of homemade sandwiches, savouries, freshly baked scones and cake.
  6. 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.

    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.

  7. 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.
  8. A group of people practising yoga in a spacious room. Two women are in the foreground, one in a black top and the other in a white sweatshirt, both in a cobra pose. Others are visible in the background, engaged in various yoga positions.

    Yoga and Sound Bath Relaxation: William Kentridge

    Join us for a yoga practice in the Underground Gallery, surrounded by inspirational artworks by William Kentridge.
  9. A storyteller crouches in front of a wooden box filled with colourful objects.

    Storytelling in the Gallery: William Kentridge

    Led by our spellbinding storytellers, move, make and imagine together, inspired by the William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity exhibition.
  10. A young girl in a red polka-dot snowsuit kneels on the ground, picking up chalk to draw on a slate board. Surrounding her are several other slate boards and a wooden bowl, set in a natural outdoor environment.

    Easter 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.
  11. A group of adults and infants interacting with a mirror.

    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.
  12. An excited child using red plastic cones to create a sculpture. They are in an indoor space with black and white photographs on the walls.

    The Studio

    Visit The Studio in the Underground Gallery to enjoy drawing, making and chatting together, using playful Activity Baskets inspired by the themes and artworks in William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity.
  13. 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.

  14. Patrons and Friends: Curatorial Tour of LR Vandy and Nicola Turner exhibitions

    Exclusively for YSP Patrons and Friends, join curators Sarah Coulson and Louise Lohr for a rare out-of-hours tour of new exhibitions by LR Vandy and Nicola Turner.
  15. A folk-art style mobile made from shiny gold metal, featuring a person, sun and flower, against a blue background.

    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.
  16. 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.