About our events
List of Events
Seizure Admission
–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.Steak at The Weston
Enjoy a five-course steak menu at The Weston, with seasonal accompaniments.Sculpture Adventures in the Hidden Forest: May Half Term
–Visit the magical Hidden Forest this half term and follow your child’s imagination as they explore, create and play under a canopy of trees. Designed with under-5s in mind but all welcome.Yoga and Sound Bath: Laura Ellen Bacon
–Join us for a yoga practice in the Chapel, surrounded by the inspirational artwork of Laura Ellen Bacon.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.Governor Wellbeing
For Wakefield District Governors, learn about how to take care of your mental health and wellbeing and why being outdoors, on even the gloomiest of days, is essential for a positive mindset.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.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.Journey with the Trees: A Mindfulness Walk at YSP
Join holistic wellness practitioner Amy Charles for a guided mindful walk inspired by the Tony Wade: Keepers of Time exhibitionSchool 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.Summer at The Weston
Enjoy a delicious seasonal 5-course menu at The Weston celebrating the start of the summerTeacher Study Day: Reconnect Your Senses Through Purposeful Play
YSP and the National Arts Education Archive (NAEA) invite education professionals to an inspiring study day focussed on the upcoming exhibition: William Kentridge: The Pull of GravityYSP Friends and Patrons: Out-of-hours Exhibition Tour
Exclusively for YSP Patrons and Friends, enjoy a unique opportunity to explore our latest exhibitions out of hours, with introductions from our curators.Life Drawing: Felicity Aylieff
Join us for a one-of-a-kind life drawing workshop inspired by Felicity Aylieff's monumental ceramics.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.Outdoor Sculpture Building: Come Rain, Come Shine
–Immerse yourself in an imaginative world of sculpture making. Work and play together to build outdoor sculptures inspired by artists in the park.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 Society5 Day Stone Carving Course with Marcia Bennett Male
Learn the traditional skill of stone carving guided by Royal Society of Sculptors member, Marcia Bennett-Male, on this 5-day specialist workshop.Life Drawing: Laura Ellen Bacon
Join us for a one-of-a-kind life drawing workshop inspired by Laura Ellen Bacon's immersive willow installation.British Sign Language Tour of William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity
Join us for a British Sign Language Sculpture tour of the dynamic William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity exhibition in the Underground Gallery specially for BSL users.Signs of the Landscape
Join us for a fascinating walk with a difference to discover and learn British Sign Language (BSL) for the nature at YSP.Lesley Barnes and Ross McAuley: Mobile Assemblage Workshop
Join artists Lesley Barnes and Ross McAuley for this mobile assemblage workshop inspired by their playful characters.