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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Family of Man

In or near Darton.

The Family of Man β€” Public artwork (sculpture) by Barbara Hepworth.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park - geograph.org.uk - 2505344

Graham Hogg β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Clayton West Β· 3.1 km

About

The Family of Man is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Barbara Hepworth.". Coordinates: 53.6140Β°, -1.5737Β°.

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Place summary

The Family of Man is an art installation located in West Bretton, Yorkshire. This site features a collection of works that explore human relationships and community. It is recognised for its cultural significance within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.6140, -1.5737
District
Wakefield
Parish
West Bretton
Postcode
WF4 4JU
Parliamentary constituency
Ossett and Denby Dale
Nearest railway station
Clayton West β€” 3.1 km
Official site
www.ysp.co.uk

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near The Family of Man

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Family of Man?
The Family of Man is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF4 4JU), in the parish of West Bretton.
What is The Family of Man?
The Family of Man β€” Public artwork (sculpture) by Barbara Hepworth.
How do I get to The Family of Man?
The nearest railway station is Clayton West, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF4 4JU.
How do I get to The Family of Man?
The nearest railway station is Clayton West, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF4 4JU.