Yorkshire Sculpture Park: Creation of the Lakes
West Bretton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4LG
Discover the complete history of the creation of the Bretton Estate lakes that still can be enjoyed today at YSP. Sneak a rare glimpse into the pump house and hear tales of Sir Thomas Wentworth’s boat, the Aurora, which sailed the lakes at the height of the 17th century.
Dress for the weather - hopefully sunglasses and hats! Sturdy and comfortable footwear are required.
Timings & Tours
- Tuesday 10 September:
- Tour + Admission 11.00–13.00
Location & directions
West Bretton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4LG
- Directions:
- Yorkshire Sculpture Park is located 7 miles outside of Wakefield and 20 miles south of Leeds in West Yorkshire. YSP is conveniently located one mile from M1 Junction 38 and is served by Leeds-Bradford, Doncaster-Sheffield and Manchester International Airports, all within a 90-minute drive away. YSP is also easy to get to by bus from Wakefield and Barnsley. SatNav WF4 4JX brings you to our main car park. Parking is FREE
- Telephone number:
- +441924832631
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- **NOT FOUND**
- Booking conditions:
Accessibility details
Please note, this tour is not accessible for wheelchair or tramper users. Some outdoor areas of the Park can be difficult to access due to uneven terrain and weather-related changes. Our friendly team at the YSP Centre Information Desk can advise on suggested routes for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. Off-road mobility scooters are available to hire free of charge. To reserve a scooter please call 01924 832631 or email [email protected]
Additional information
Please note: Dogs are not permitted in some of the areas around the lakes which are part of this tour.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
