Families at The Hepworth Wakefield
A packed programme of family activities is held on weekends and school holidays at The Hepworth Wakefield. Head to the Learning Studio and make giant sculptures, discover how to carve like Dame Barbara Hepworth or grab an explorer pack and become an art detective.
Pick up a free Family Trail from the Information Desk when you arrive and complete as you explore each gallery. Suitable for children aged 6-11.
Work together as a family to make something unique, inspired by your favourite pieces of art in the Art Pods in the galleries. Suitable for ages 4 – 12.
Look out for free drop-in activities during weekends and school holidays. Up to date events will be available through the What’s On link above.
key
Prices
Free entry
Contact
The Hepworth WakefieldTel: 01924 247394
learning@hepworthwakefield.org
hepworthwakefield.org
email a friend
Nearby
Local AccommodationVenue
The Hepworth WakefieldGallery Walk, Wakefield, WF1 5AW
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 :
Also at this venue
The Hepworth Wakefield
Cafe Bar
Shop
Outdoor Play & Picnic Area
The Turner Trail
Wakefield Collection
The Gott Collection
The Hepworth Family Gift
Events at this venue
