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Highlight Tours Highlight tour is a free gallery tour at 11:15 am on every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Highlight tours are a great starting point for your visit to the Hepworth if you are a first-time visitor. Tours last approx. 30 minutes and involve an introduction to the temporary exhibitions and the Barbara Hepworth collection. Book for free when you buy admission tickets or simply register at the welcome desk on the day of your visit.
Dates: Sat 03, Sun 04, Wed 07, Sat 10, Sun 11, Wed 14, Sat 17, Sun 18, Wed 21, Sat 24, Sun 25, Wed 28 Booking and More Information

KS4 Study Day: Investigating Sculpture Work with artist Gillian Brent to develop knowledge and understanding of sculpture inspired by our exhibition Kim Lim: Space, Rhythm & Light. Through a series of activities in the galleries students will explore key themes, materials and processes in Kim Lim’s sculptures.

In our Clore Learning Studios students will then experiment with materials to produce their own sculptures inspired by their mornings discoveries. Developing skills and techniques they will assemble, construct and create a series of 3D artwork before curating a mini exhibition of their work.

Booking required / Max. 15 students per school

FREE (Cancellation fees apply)

All materials provided. Please ask students to bring a packed lunch. Dates: Thu 22 Booking and More Information

Rhubarb Afternoon Tea Rhubarb lovers rejoice – Wakefield’s celebration of its most famous vegetable, the Rhubarb Festival, returns to paint the city pink for three days from 16-18 February 2023. One of the first food and drink festivals in the national calendar, it promises to start things off with a bang! Dates: Sat 17, Sun 18 Booking and More Information

Rhubarb Supper Club Rhubarb lovers rejoice – Wakefield’s celebration of its most famous vegetable, the Rhubarb Festival, returns to paint the city pink for three days from 16-18 February 2024. One of the first food and drink festivals in the national calendar, it promises to start things off with a bang! Dates: Fri 16 Booking and More Information

Toddler Tuesday 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.

Explore sculptures, prints and drawings in the galleries through creative activities, then return to the learning studios to play and make with your child. Dates: Tue 06 Booking and More Information