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Yorkshire Sculpture Park
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West Bretton
Wakefield
WF4 4LG
West Yorkshire
England
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One and Other by Antony Gormley
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Collection details
Fine Art
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Facilities
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Mobility Scooters are available on free loan. Call 01924 832631 to reserve a scooter.
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Contact details
Visitor Centre (Tel)
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01924 832631
Education & Community (Tel)
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01924 832528
Administration (Fax)
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01924 832600
Education (Fax)
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01924 832601
General
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info@ysp.co.uk
Education
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education@ysp.co.uk
Press
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press-marketing@ysp.co.uk
Website
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www.ysp.co.uk
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Open
Sumertime: Daily 10.00am - 6.00pm, Galleries 11.00am - 5.00pm.
Wintertime: Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm Galleries 11.00am - 4.00pm.
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Closed
27 - 31 December 2007
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Admission charges
Admission free, donations welcome.
Car parking £4, coaches £10 by prior arrangement.
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Description
Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture that sets out to challenge, inspire, inform and delight.
Changing exhibitions and projects are sited in 500 acres of historic gardens and parkland, 4 indoor galleries and an award-winning visitor centre.
This stunning setting brings together art and nature for everyone to discover and enjoy.
2007 marks Yorkshire Sculpture Park's 30th anniversary, throughout the year a series of special celebratory events will be held including live performance, music, poetry and lectures. For further information visit the Sculpture Park's website. www.ysp.co.uk
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Collections description
YSP has eight distinct outdoor 'gallery' spaces located in the 500 acre Bretton Estate. Designed in the 18th and 19th centuries, this varied landscape is a rich environment for some of the best modern and contemporary sculpture created by international artists. YSP presents changing special exhibitions and individual works by eminent artists all year round, so there are always at least 40 sculptures on display in the landscape.
Temporary indoor exhibitions take place in the Underground Gallery, Bothy Gallery, Garden Gallery and Longside Gallery.
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Key artists and exhibits
Henry Moore
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Barbara Hepworth
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Anthony Caro
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Elisabeth Frink
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Sol LeWitt
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Antony Gormley
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Sophie Ryder
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Winter and Horbelt
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Andy Goldsworthy
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James Turrell
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Articles
Major Works By Nigel Hall At Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Arts Council Re-Thinks Some Cuts With Funding Announcement
Andy Goldsworthy's Yorkshire Sculpture Park Show Wins South Bank Show Award
Bidding Hots Up For Top Lots Heritage eBay Auction
Architecture Week 2007 Launches With Events Across The UK
News In Brief - Week Ending December 24 2006
News In Brief - Week Ending October 8 2006
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Trails
Antony Gormley Across Britain - From The Angel Of The North To The Iron Man
Hidden Treasure Trail 7 - The People's Museum In Yorkshire
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Available resources
Artist-led group activities
Guided walk; Workshop (Resource)
Education Resource Packs
Teachers' pack
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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