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Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Yorkshire Sculpture Park is in the Wakefield district of Yorkshire. It is an inspiring place to visit, with work by world renowned artists such as Anthony Gormley. See the work of a portrait sculptor, figurative sculptor or performance artist or take in a workshop. Perhaps even learn to do sculpture yourself.
The park is set in the grounds of the Bretton Hall Estate. It has four indoor galleries and 500 acres of wonderful parkland that dates back to the 18th century, housing modern and contemporary art. The indoor galleries consist of the Garden, Underground, Longside and Bothy. The Underground Gallery was completed in 2004 and is set into the hill of the Bothy Garden. It is really a terrace, 50 metres long rather than a cave type building. It was designed to house large-scale pieces that needed protection from the elements.
The visitor centre has a community resource area, conference space, auditorium, shop and restaurant. From the restaurant, great views can be had over the huge Henry Moore sculptures, allowing them to be seen from a different perspective.
The shop is the place to bag educational products, design books, contemporary craft, art literature and local food. There is also the chance to get hold of work by selected individual artists that could include anything from jewellery, clothing and ceramic tiles to tea towels.
The garden itself is very pleasant and includes a sensory area where planting is focussed around smell and touch, with fragrant herbs and flowers.
The park is committed to organising activities and events to engage people and teach them about the world of sculpture. Workshops, talks and courses are popular and enjoyed by thousands every year.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park has helped put Wakefield district on the world stage for art and it is definitely worth a visit, whether you are in the area or whether you plan a trip specifically around it. You won’t be disappointed!
Yorkshire Sculpture park (Bretton Hall)