Art & Landscape Tour at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor
landscape tour
Sean Henry, Seated Figure (2016). Courtesy of the artist, The David Ross Foundation and YSP. Photo © Jonty Wilde

Art & Landscape Tour at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield 5 — 27 October 2019 Entrance is free — Visit now

Join friendly and knowledgeable YSP volunteers for a guided art and landscape tour exploring the grounds and collections at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

The stunning backdrop of the enormous 500-acre outdoor gallery takes in rolling fields, landscaped gardens, hills, woodlands,lakes and galleries.

In this free hour-long tour, your guide will introduce you to the incredible sculptures in the natural landscapes. And whet your appetite so you can continue to explore for as long as you like. Numbers are limited on this free tour so be sure to book in advance. As most of the tour is outdoors the appropriate clothing and footwear is recommended.

 

Art & Landscape Tour at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield 5 — 27 October 2019 Entrance is free Visit now

Performances

Date
Time
Session Features
5 October 2019
11:30am — 12:30pm
6 October 2019
11:30am — 12:30pm
12 October 2019
11:30am — 12:30pm
13 October 2019
11:30am — 12:30pm
19 October 2019
11:30am — 12:30pm
20 October 2019
11:30am — 12:30pm
26 October 2019
11:30am — 12:30pm
27 October 2019
11:30am — 12:30pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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