Summer in the Hidden Forest

About Summer in the Hidden Forest

Drop-in to the magical Hidden Forest 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 are welcome.

This event is led and held by an artist educator and features guided activities linked to nature and the sculptures in the park.

Sessions take place every Thursday and Friday from 11.00–15.30 in the Wakefield school summer holidays. Final session Friday 29 August.

Dates and Times

Thu 24 Jul
11.0011.00–15.30 Free, drop-in
Fri 25 Jul
11.0011.00–15.30 Free, drop-in
Thu 31 Jul
11.00 Free, drop-in
Fri 1 Aug
11.0011.00–15.30 Free, drop-in
Thu 7 Aug
11.0011.00–15.30 Free, drop-in
Fri 8 Aug
11.0011.00–15.30 Free, drop-in
Thu 14 Aug
11.0011.00–15.30 Free, drop-in
Fri 15 Aug
11.0011.00–15.30 Free, drop-in
Thu 21 Aug
11.0011.00–15.30 Free, drop-in
Fri 22 Aug
11.0011.00–15.30 Free, drop-in
Thu 28 Aug
11.0011.00–15.30 Free, drop-in
Fri 29 Aug
11.0011.00–15.30 Free, drop-in

Details

Price

The sessions are FREE, but you will need to book a General Admission Ticket

Age

Designed for U5s, but open to all

Accessibility

The Hidden Forest is wheelchair accessible but there may be exposed tree roots and the ground might be muddy in wet weather.

If you have any accessibility concerns or would like to hire a mobility scooter, please contact us at galleryteam@ysp.org.uk / 01924 832631

YSP Learning Centre has toilet and baby changing facilities, and a Changing Places toilet. There is also a dog-friendly café but please note that only assistance dogs will be permitted in the Hidden Forest.

Additional
Information

The session is held in the Hidden Forest near the Learning Centre, approximately 10 mins walk from the Visitor Centre. This may take longer for little legs.

This session is outdoors, please wear sensible footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.

The session is FREE, but adults will need to book a General Admission Ticket.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

About Summer in the Hidden Forest

Dates and Times

Thu 24 Jul

Fri 25 Jul

Thu 31 Jul

Fri 1 Aug

Thu 7 Aug

Fri 8 Aug

Thu 14 Aug

Fri 15 Aug

Thu 21 Aug

Fri 22 Aug

Thu 28 Aug

Fri 29 Aug

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