Bridges of Bretton Walking Tour

Visit several bridges within the historic park and gardens that made up the Bretton Estate which is now home to Yorkshire Sculpture Park with YSP's knowledgable Head of Estates, Mark Chesman, and heritage volunteers. Learn more about how the bridges were constructed in the 1700s, the activities which took place on the lakes and how YSP cares for these historic landmarks.

The walking tour will start at Yorkshire Sculpture Park's visitor centre information desk and will take approximately 2 hours, covering a distance of approximately 5km.There is limited access for mobility scooters due to terrain. Paths are mostly established, with some areas of uneven and rough ground. Please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather. Dogs are not permitted on this tour.

Full day access to YSP is included in all tickets.

Timings & Tours

Friday 19 September:

Tour + Admission 10.30–12.30

Location & directions

West Bretton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4LG

Directions:

Please park at the main YSP carpark and make your way to the YSP Visitor Centre where you'll be met by the heritage volunteers.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

All attendees must book a ticket.

Booking website:

https://ysp.org.uk/whats-on/events/heritage-open-day-bridges-of-bretton

Accessibility details

Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas at YSP, however due to the locations visited during this tour we don't recommend the route as suitable for visitors with assistance dogs. Accessible toilets are located at YSP Centre where the walk begins and ends. A Changing Places toilet is available at YSP Learning, located a 10-15 min walk from YSP Centre.

Additional information

Awarded VisitEngland’s gold accolade in 2023-24 for an outstanding visitor attraction, Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is the leading international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture. Welcoming around 380,000 visitors each year, YSP is a registered charity and accredited museum situated in the 500-acre, 18th-century Bretton Hall estate in West and South Yorkshire. Discover exhibitions by William Kentridge, and Lesley Barnes and Ross McAuley, as well as over 90 sculptures outdoors.

Max no of people per tour:

35

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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