Name: The Hepworth Wakefield
Rating: 5.0

The Hepworth Wakefield

The Hepworth Wakefield, Gallery Walk, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 5AW, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

The Hepworth Wakefield is an art museum in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, which opened on 21 May 2011. The gallery is situated on the south side of the River Calder and takes its name from artist and sculptor Barbara Hepworth who was born and educated in the city.

Designed by the acclaimed David Chipperfield Architects, The Hepworth Wakefield is set within Wakefield’s historic waterfront, overlooking the River Calder.

Prices starts from £13.00 for Adults and £11.00 for full time Students. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Experience Wakefield: Wakefield – city and district – sits at the heart of West Yorkshire. It’s well connected, close to major motorways and London is just two hours away by train. This vibrant, down-to-earth destination is known for its grassroots creativity and independent spirit.
Visiting with a Family: Join us on weekends and during the Wakefield school holidays to enjoy a day out at The Hepworth Wakefield and get creative as a family while you explore the galleries and garden. Entry is FREE for Wakefield residents and under 18s.
Family Workshops: Get creative as a family with exhibition-inspired activities in the galleries and learning studios. Suitable for families with children aged 2 – 12.
Art Pod: Visit the galleries with your family and join us at the Art Pod to make your own artwork inspired by what you see. Suitable for families with children aged 2 – 12 years old.
Explore & Draw kits: Discover artworks in the garden and galleries using our Explore and Draw kits. Suitable for families with children aged 2 – 12.
Explore & draw stations: Look out for our Explore & Draw stations in the galleries. Borrow looking tools, handling objects and drawing materials to explore the galleries and create artworks. Suitable for families with children aged 2 – 12.
What's in our Garden: The Hepworth Wakefield Garden is a place for nature, people and art. The What’s in our Garden? sketch book is full of creative looking and drawing activities to help you discover the birds, mini-beasts, plants and trees that live here.
Toddler Tuesdays: Enjoy a playful morning with your little ones and join specialist early years artists to explore The Hepworth Wakefield. Discover artworks, architecture and the changing seasons through play, singing, movement, drawing and sensory activities.

Facilities

Parking: The Hepworth Wakefield has its own car park located on Thornes Lane, WF1 5QJ.
Food & Drinks: Our café serves food for children or bring a packed lunch to enjoy in our indoor picnic area or in the garden.

What to see

Events:
Ceramics Fair 2026: Shop traditional and contemporary ceramics, homeware, jewellery and more from 65 of the UK’s best independent ceramicists and potters.
Curator’s Tour: Playing with Fire: Join Dr Abi Shapiro, curator at The Hepworth Wakefield, for a walking tour of our new exhibition Playing with Fire.

For more information please visit: https://hepworthwakefield.org/events/

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Entry to the Exhibitions: £13 / £11 for non-Wakefield District residents.
Toddler Tuesdays: £8 for one child with one adult + £3 per additional child/adult.

Pricing URL: https://hepworthwakefield.org/your-visit/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 5pm.

Address: The Hepworth Wakefield, Gallery Walk, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 5AW, UK

Post Code: WF1 5AW

Council: Wakefield

County: West Yorkshire

By train: The gallery is 0.3 miles from Wakefield Kirkgate train station (approximately 8 minutes walk) and 1 mile from Westgate train station (approximately 20 minutes walk).
By bus: The gallery is on the FreeCityBus route operated every 10-12 minutes from 7.30am to 6.36pm, Monday to Fridays and between 8.30pm and 5pm on Saturdays.
By bike: We have installed a cycle rack by our Blue Badge bays near the main entrance.
By coach: We don’t have facilities for coach parking, however there is a coach drop off point on Thornes Lane, WF1 5QJ, opposite The Hepworth Wakefield’s car park / at the end of the bridge leading to the gallery – by prior arrangement only.
Parking: The Hepworth Wakefield has its own car park located on Thornes Lane, WF1 5QJ.