Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
In or near Crigglestone.
The world's first sculpture park — 500 acres in Yorkshire with Henry Moore, Hepworth, Gormley.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Clayton West · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the nearest railway station is Clayton West, located 3 km away. Admission is free, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is WF4 4JU.
About
Yorkshire Sculpture Park near Wakefield (1977) is the world's first dedicated sculpture park — 500 acres of historic Bretton Hall parkland holding works by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth (both born within 20 miles), Antony Gormley, Anish Kapoor, Damien Hirst, plus rotating contemporary exhibitions. Free to enter; charged car park.
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Summary from the official site
Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a vast outdoor venue featuring over 90 sculptures set within 500 acres of landscaped gardens. Visitors can explore a diverse collection of contemporary art and enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is an art gallery, with both open-air and indoor exhibition spaces, in West Bretton, Wakefield, in West Yorkshire, England. It shows work by British and international artists, including Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. The sculpture park occupies the 500-acre (200-hectare) parkland of Bretton Hall.
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Background
Description
In July 2019, the new visitor centre, housing a gallery, restaurant and shop, made the shortlist for the Stirling Prize for excellence in architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6181, -1.5817
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- West Bretton
- Postcode
- WF4 4JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ossett and Denby Dale
- Established
- 1977
- Annual visitors
- ~250,000/year
- Nearest railway station
- Clayton West — 3 km
- Official site
- ysp.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1136272 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Yorkshire Sculpture Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: TheYorkshireSculpturePark(NigelHomer)Nov2005.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yorkshire Sculpture Park?
- Yorkshire Sculpture Park is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF4 4JU), in the parish of West Bretton.
- What is Yorkshire Sculpture Park?
- The world's first sculpture park — 500 acres in Yorkshire with Henry Moore, Hepworth, Gormley.
- How do I get to Yorkshire Sculpture Park?
- The nearest railway station is Clayton West, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF4 4JU.
- When was Yorkshire Sculpture Park built?
- Built or established in 1977.
- Is Yorkshire Sculpture Park free to visit?
- Yes, Yorkshire Sculpture Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Yorkshire Sculpture Park?
- The nearest railway station is Clayton West, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF4 4JU.
- How busy is Yorkshire Sculpture Park?
- Yorkshire Sculpture Park draws around 250,000 visitors a year.