A fine August day recently found a dozen of us visit the YSP, just off the M1, near Wakefield. Originally the country estate of Bretton Hall, which still stands, the extensive grounds have for long been home to the works of Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, both from this area of Yorkshire. As well as the sculptures in the grounds, there are exhibitions in the Chapel and the Galleries at the main centre, and at one end of the parklands.
It was a dry day, not always sunny, but we enjoyed the visit, and as pictures speak louder than words, here are a few to show what we experienced in the outdoors settings.
Brian Ward.
Pat Hage also wrote: Monday 24th August saw eleven members travelling by mini coach to the Sculpture Park near Wakefield. What a contrast! The M1 was crowded but a few minutes later all was tranquil in a lovely setting sculpted by nature and ‘Capability’ Brown. After coffee and pastries we had a short introductory talk about the Park, which is described as an outdoor art gallery. Cameras at the ready, we set out and four hours later began to think that we might be getting a bit weary and returned to the restaurant for well earned scones and tea before setting off home. We saw some amazing structures and each had our favourites, and inevitably some were judged to be beyond our ideas about art! Thank you Brian for another great visit.
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