Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is just 15 minutes by car or 30 minutes by bus from Barnsley town centre. It showcases artworks by some of the world’s most renowned sculptors, such as Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth , Antony Gormley and Damien Hirst , as well as year-round exhibitions including Bharti Kher: Alchemies (22 June 2024 – 27 April 2025). Covering 500 acres of historic landscape, YSP is located on the border between Wakefield and Barnsley.
To celebrate its Barnsley connection, the award-winning visitor destination is inviting people who live across the borough to enjoy a weekend of free access to its parkland, woodlands, lakes, indoor galleries, shops and restaurants at the end of June. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. During the free weekend, visitors can discover the rich history of the Bretton Estate, which dates back to the 14th century and has been home to aristocrats, politicians and artists.
Walking tours will reveal the stories behind the historic buildings and gardens, as well as the artworks that have been commissioned for the site over the years. Whilst exploring over 90 sculptures outdoors, visitors will be able to connect to the history of the region by viewing artworks with local significance such as Barnsley Lump by David Nash, which was installed over 40 years ago. Hewed out of .