Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a garden, park & outdoor in West Yorkshire, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Free entry YSP official: everyone needs an entry ticket (see the ticket prices page); car parking is free. Little Wild Wood natural play space and nature hunt sheets. West Bretton, Wakefield WF4 4JX. |
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| Opening times | Gates close 5pm in winter, 6pm in summer. |
| Best time to go | Weekdays in term time; dry days. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | All ages All ages. |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Parking | Free car parking. (Included in entry) |
| Food | Cafés, kiosks, canteen and restaurant; picnics welcome. |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Free entry; parking charged. Walk the lakeside trail first. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source
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