Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield

Name: Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Address: West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1924 832631

#1 among attractions in Wakefield

Top attraction, Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture

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Facts and practical information

Nestled in the verdant landscape of West Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is a beacon of artistic innovation and natural beauty located near the city of Wakefield, United Kingdom. This open-air gallery, set within the sprawling grounds of an 18th-century estate, presents a harmonious blend of contemporary and modern sculptures with the bucolic English countryside.

The park spans over 500 acres and is home to an ever-changing display of works by internationally acclaimed artists, including Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, and Ai Weiwei. Visitors to YSP can explore a diverse range of sculptures that are thoughtfully positioned across the site, from intimate garden settings to open fields that offer a dramatic backdrop for larger installations.

The YSP is not only about outdoor displays; it also features a number of indoor galleries, such as the Underground Gallery and the Chapel, which host a variety of temporary exhibitions throughout the year. These spaces provide a platform for both established and emerging artists to showcase their work, ensuring there is always something new to discover.

Accessibility is a key component of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park experience. The park is designed to be as inclusive as possible, with wheelchair-friendly paths and facilities ensuring that everyone can enjoy the artwork and scenery. For families, YSP offers a range of educational activities and workshops that engage children with art and nature.

The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is more than just a place to see art; it is an environment where visitors can unwind and find inspiration. Whether you're looking to ponder the meaning behind avant-garde sculptures, enjoy a leisurely walk through the picturesque landscape, or simply sit and absorb the serene atmosphere, YSP provides a unique cultural experience.

Alternative names: Established: 1977 (48 years ago)Visitors per year: 300 thous.Coordinates: 53°36'50"N, 1°34'23"W

Address

West BrettonWakefield WF4 4LG United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1924 832631

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Day trips

Yorkshire Sculpture Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Town Hall, Sandal Castle, Cannon Hall, St Peter and St Leonard's Church.

4.5 miN
Architecture, City hall
Town Hall, Ossett
116 min walk • Ossett Town Hall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Ossett, West Yorkshire, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Ossett Borough Council is a grade II listed building.
4.5 miNE
Ruined 15th-century fortress with tours
Sandal Castle, Wakefield
116 min walk • Sandal Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Sandal Magna, a suburb of the city of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, overlooking the River Calder. It was the site of royal intrigue and the setting for a scene in one of William Shakespeare's plays.
3.1 miS
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Cannon Hall, Barnsley
78 min walk • Cannon Hall is a country house museum located between the villages of Cawthorne and High Hoyland some 5 miles west of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England.
3.3 miN
Church, Georgian architecture
St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury
85 min walk • St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury is in Horbury, West Yorkshire, England. It is an active Church of England parish church and part of the Wakefield deanery in the archdeaconry of Pontefract, diocese of Wakefield and commonly known as St Peter's.
4.1 miNE
Park
Pugneys Country Park, Wakefield
105 min walk • Pugneys Country Park is a 250-acre park located on the A636 between Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England and Junction 39 of the M1 motorway. It is a Local Nature Reserve.
2.8 miNW
Industrial museum with underground tours
National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
72 min walk • The National Coal Mining Museum for England is based at the site of Caphouse Colliery in Overton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It opened in 1988 as the Yorkshire Mining Museum and was granted national status in 1995.
~1020 ftS
Park
Bretton Hall
5 min walk • Bretton Hall is a country house in West Bretton near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It housed Bretton Hall College from 1949 until 2001 and was a campus of the University of Leeds. It is a Grade II* listed building.
2.7 miSE
Area
Darton, Barnsley
69 min walk • Darton is a large village in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, on the border with West Yorkshire, England. At the time of the 2001 UK census, it had a population of 14,927, increasing to 21,345 for both Darton Wards at the 2011 Census.
2.8 miNE
Church
Church of St John the Divine
71 min walk • The Church of St John the Divine, designed by William Swinden Barber, was built as a mission church in 1892–1893 in the parish of St James, Chapelthorpe, Crigglestone, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It is Grade II listed.
2.6 miSE
Church
All Saints Church
68 min walk • The Church of All Saints is the parish church in the village of Darton in South Yorkshire, England. It is a Church of England church in the Diocese of Leeds.
3.9 miW
Tower
Emley Moor
100 min walk • The Emley Moor transmitting station is a telecommunications and broadcasting facility on Emley Moor, 1 mile west of the village centre of Emley, in Huddersfield West Yorkshire, England.