Yorkshire Sculpture Park
A 500-acre sculpture park on the grass slopes of an 18th-century estate, scattered with works by masters such as Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. It is one of Europe's top open-air galleries.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park opened in 1977 at Bretton Hall. Across rolling lawns, lakes and woodland, it displays works by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Andy Goldsworthy and James Turrell (including the Deer Shelter Skyspace), along with several indoor galleries and an underground gallery. Sheep grazing among the sculptures are a signature sight. Entry is free, but parking is charged by time slot. Wear comfortable shoes and plan on 3 to 4 hours. The park lies southwest of Wakefield, near the M1 motorway, about 30 minutes by car from Leeds. By public transport, you'll need to change buses in Wakefield or Barnsley.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00–17:00 (until 16:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- National Coal Mining Museum for England
- The Hepworth Wakefield
- Elland Road
- Royal Armouries Museum
- Leeds Minster
- Leeds Corn Exchange
- Leeds Kirkgate Market
- Victoria Quarter