Wild Yuletide at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Join us this festive season to celebrate creativity, art, delicious food and the great outdoors. Wrap up warm, get your boots and gloves on for a grounding day out at YSP.

From this date until 5 January 2025, there is something for everyone to try – from porcelain bell-making and paper wreath making to tasty festive lunches and candlelit dining experiences. Little ones and families can enjoy drawing and making decorations together while tucking into lunch in the café. Starting at the main YSP Centre, visitors will be welcomed by a display of decorations, including trees with adornments, lights and lanterns, generating a warm winter feel. Special hot drinks and seasonal dishes will tempt visitors to the on-site cafés, and new products in the award-winning shops are guaranteed to appeal to Christmas shoppers.

At the heart of the Yuletide programme is the luminous Our Colour Reflection exhibition by multi-media artist Liz West. Opening on Friday 15 November in the Chapel and part of Wakefield’s annual Light Up Festival, this uplifting immersive artwork combines vibrant colours and radiant light, creating a captivating sensory experience for visitors to enjoy.

Come rain or shine, there is always an amazing visit to be had at YSP – whether for an hour or two, or a full day. The registered charity and museum has 500 acres of woodland walks, lakes, pathways and historical treasures to enjoy. The children’s Little Wild Wood outdoor natural play area will have a touch of Christmas sparkle added for the season, to make their visit even more magical and memorable.