Yorkshire Sculpture Park
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Overview
Opened in 1977 and set in the beautiful grounds and gardens of a 500-acre, 18th-century country estate, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is one of the world’s leading open-air galleries of modern sculpture – and Yorkshire’s artistic jewel. There’s always something new to see with temporary exhibitions throughout the year in four magnificent indoor galleries. The visitor centre provides useful all-weather facilities, including a good restaurant, Kitchen Café serving hot and cold food and the ubiquitous shop. Even for those who don’t ‘get’ the art on offer, the park is fantastic to walk around, with excellent vistas of the valley, lakes, estate buildings and bridges. Admission is ticketed with parking included in all tickets. You can even take your dog on the outdoor cultural tour.
Ratings & awards
VisitEngland Quality Assessed
Features
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Electric Vehicle Charge Point
Key accessibility features
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Parking within 50 metres of entrance
Parking is available within 50 metres of a customer entrance, either on-site or off-site, in a car park or on the street. -
Designated accessible parking
Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable. -
Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance
There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.
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Step-free entrance
There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
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Step-free access to all or most areas
There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available. -
Lift
There are lift(s) available. An evacuation chair should also be available in case of emergency.
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Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site. -
Dietary requirements catered for
A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas
A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas. -
Changing Places toilet
There is a Changing Places toilet, which includes an adult size changing bench, toilet, sink and hoist. -
Emergency evacuation plan for disabled people
Personal or General Emergency Evacuation Plans are in place for disabled customers. -
Designated quiet space or room
A designated quiet space or room is available. -
Assistive listening system
There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop. -
Facilities for assistance dogs
Facilities are available for assistance dogs e.g. water bowls, toilet area, within the grounds of the venue or nearby. -
Tactile signage
Tactile signage is available. This may include Braille.
Location
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, WAKEFIELD, West Yorkshire, WF4 4LG
About the area
Everybody knows that Yorkshire has some special landscapes. The Dales and the Moors first spring to mind, but what about West Yorkshire? That’s Leeds and Bradford isn’t it? Back-to-back houses and blackened mills… Certainly if you had stood on any of the hills surrounding Hebden Bridge a hundred years ago, and gazed down into the valley, all you would have seen was the pall of smoke issuing from the chimneys of 33 textile mills.
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