The Hepworth Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield opened on 21 May 2011 and is Yorkshire's landmark gallery for the visual arts. This stunning building, designed by David Chipperfield Architects, is a place to explore art, architecture and your imagination.
With over 1,600 square metres of light filled gallery spaces, The Hepworth Wakefield is the largest purpose-built exhibition spaces outside London. The gallery brings together work from Wakefield's art collection, exhibitions by world-famous artists and never-before-seen works by Barbara Hepworth, one of the 20th Century's most important artists who was born and raised in Wakefield.
Located in an outstanding setting on Wakefield's historic waterfront, the gallery offers a vibrant social space that is central to the artistic and social life of the region. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the world-class facilities including cafe, shop and education spaces and take part in an exciting events programme of film screenings, family activities, talks and concerts.
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Prices
Free entry
Contact
The Hepworth WakefieldTel: 01924 247360
hello@hepworthwakefield.org
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Nearby
Local AccommodationVenue
The Hepworth WakefieldGallery Walk, Wakefield, WF1 5AW
www.hepworthwakefield.org
See location on Google maps.Map reference: SE 336199 Lat: 53.67450 Long: -1.49284
By Public Transport:
The gallery is conveniently located 1 mile from Wakefield Westgate station and 0.3 miles from Kirkgate Station.
From Westgate station, turn left out of the station and walk along Westgate, past Wakefield Theatre Royal on your left. Continue up Little Westgate onto Kirkgate , past Wakefield Cathedral on your left. At the end of the road turn right along Kirkgate for about half a mile, passing under the railway bridge. Continue over the road bridge and you will see the gallery on the right.
Exit Kirkgate Station following Monk Street to the left. At the traffic lights turn left onto Brunswick street and left again onto Kirkgate. Go under the railway bridge and continue over the road bridge, you will see the gallery on the right.
FreeCityBus
During summer 2011 changes will be made to the
FreeCityBus route to enable visitors to the gallery.
For more information please www.wymetro.com
By car
Please see our website for all the latest information
on travelling to The Hepworth Wakefield by car.
The opening
During the opening weekends and at peak times
over the summer, special travel arrangements
will be in place to support your visit. Temporary
parking restrictions around the gallery may apply.
Please visit www.hepworthwakefield.org for
further details.
ACCESS
The gallery is fully accessible, please visit the
website or contact us for a full access guide.
GROUP VISITS
Arrange your group or coach party visit and
enjoy a free familiarisation visit at your
convenience and a complimentary refreshment
voucher for your coach driver. Call us or email
groups@hepworthwakefield.org to find out more
about special discounts for your group.
Parking : with charge
Accessible by Public Transport :
Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle
Also at this venue
Cafe Bar
Shop
Outdoor Play & Picnic Area
Families
The Turner Trail
Wakefield Collection
The Gott Collection
The Hepworth Family Gift
Events at this venue
