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.
Non-Wakefield families can get 50% off adult tickets when visiting with children during the Wakefield school holidays. (Valid Sat 24 May- Sun 1 June 2025). Entry to the exhibitions is £13 / £11 for non-Wakefield District residents.
May half term at The Hepworth Wakefield
Planning what to do with your family during the May half term? Explore, dream and play at The Hepworth Wakefield!
We’re open every day during the Wakefield school holidays, offering an array of activities to try: from resources and trails through the galleries, to drop-in workshops where you can make something to take home.
Sat 24 May – Sun 1 June. Drop-in 11am – 4pm
FREE with an exhibition ticket
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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.
Every Sunday during term-time / Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during Wakefield school holidays. Drop-in 11am – 4pm
FREE with an exhibition ticket
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Garden Play
Come and play in The Hepworth Wakefield Garden.
Stack, build, experiment, draw and imagine with your family in the open air. Be inspired by the garden’s artworks and plants, the weather and buildings around you.
Every Sat & Sun during term time. Every day during the school holidays. Drop in 11am-4pm
Suitable for families with children aged 0 – 12 years old.
FREE
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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.
Every Saturday during term-time / Monday, Fridays and Saturdays in the school holidays. Drop-in 11am – 4pm (closed for lunch 1 – 1.30pm).
FREE with an exhibition ticket
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Explore & Draw kits
Discover artworks in the garden and galleries using our Explore and Draw kits. Suitable for families with children aged 2 – 12.
Tuesday – Sunday / Monday – Sunday in the school holidays. Collect from the welcome desk.
FREE with an exhibition ticket
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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.
Tuesday – Sunday / Monday – Sunday in the school holidays. Drop-in 10am – 5pm
FREE with an exhibition ticket
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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.
First Tuesday of the month.
£8 for one child with one adult + £3 per additional child/adult
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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.
Pick up your FREE sketch book and pencils from the welcome desk.
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The Hepworth Wakefield is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm. Monday – Sunday in the Wakefield school holidays.
Children must be accompanied at all times.
WHERE TO EAT
Our café serves food for children or bring a packed lunch to enjoy in our indoor picnic area or in the garden.
FACILITIES
The Hepworth Wakefield is accessible, has baby changing facilities and plenty of room for buggies and pushchairs. For access information about the gallery please visit our website. Please note that the playground is currently closed for redevelopment.
For more information about our family programme please call 01924 247398 or email learning@hepworthwakefield.org
