Book a Yuletide visit

Wild Yuletide

Wild Yuletide

Join us this festive season and celebrate creativity, art, delicious food and the great outdoors.

With a programme of Christmas craft workshops, tasty festive lunches and dinners at The Weston, plus magical experiences outdoors for little ones, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

At the heart of Wild Yuletide is a the new, luminous Our Colour Reflectionexhibition by multi-media artist, Liz West. See the much-loved 18th-century Chapel transformed and filled with endorphin-boosting light.

The shops are filled with exciting new ranges to help you get some Christmas shopping done during your visit, and get into the spirit with a tasty mulled wine with friends.

Don't forget, kids visit for free and parking is always free.

Book your Wild Yuletide activities

  1. A lithograph print of a garden in shades of yellow and green

    Sarah Kirby: A Printmaker's Landscape

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    Sarah Kirby is a linocut printmaker. She uses oil-based inks to create original prints with a bold graphic quality that are inspired by public spaces, buildings, gardening, plants and trees.
  2. A room with rows of pillars at each side, filled with colourful mirrored discs which are reflecting light.

    Liz West: Our Colour Reflection

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    This winter, the historic Chapel will transform in a joyful display of colour and light by artist Liz West.
  3. A plate of fish and vegetables
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    Wild Feast

    Get ready for an unforgettable evening at The Weston Restaurant and enjoy our wild feast—a delicious five-course tasting menu that celebrates seasonal ingredients.
  4. A circular paper wreath surrounded by tools and ribbons.
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    Paper Mistletoe Wreath Making Workshop

    Let your inner artist shine this yuletide season and create your own festive paper mistletoe wreath.
  5. Three red paper flowers
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    Paper Christmas Flower Making Workshop

    Explore the world of paper flower making in our festive Paper Poinsettia Workshop.
  6. A woman wearing a printed shirt with colourful rectangle pattern, sitting on stairs with a rainbow print wall behind her.
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    Live from the artist's studio: Liz West in conversation with Alex Hodby (online)

    Join us online live from the studio of artist, Liz West, where she will be discussing her latest YSP exhibition, Our Colour Reflection with YSP’s Head of Programmes, Dr Alex Hodby.
  7. A table with brass musical instruments, glasses of sparking wine and lit candles.
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    Yuletide Brass 2024

    Celebrate the festive season with an evening of food, drink and live brass band music, featuring Emley Brass Band.
  8. A porcelain bell ornament, painted to show a figure wearing a winter scarf
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    Porcelain Bell Making Workshop

    Create a porcelain bell decoration with Sheffield based ceramic artist Becca Brown.
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    Wild Connection: Elisabeth Frink Drawing Retreat

    Take precious, creative time for yourself and spend the day developing your drawing skills, inspired by the work of Elisabeth Frink.
  10. Glasses of champagne
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    Christmas by Candlelight at The Weston

    This festive season, celebrate the spirit of Christmas in style and experience an evening of elegance and seasonal warmth at The Weston Restaurant.
  11. Four people sitting on a concrete bench inside a square room with a square aperture cut into the ceiling, revealing the sky.
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    YSP Friends: Winter Solstice Sunrise in the Skyspace

    Mark winter solstice by experiencing the effect of the change of light from night to dawn in James Turrell’s tranquil Deer Shelter Skyspace, followed by a delicious breakfast overlooking the beautiful Country Park.