The Hepworth Wakefield is Yorkshire's inspiring new art gallery, celebrating the area's unique artistic legacy and exploring the work of major contemporary artists.

Designed by David Chipperfield Architects, our ten superb gallery spaces make this one of the UK's largest purpose-built galleries outside London.

Axis and Creative Times visited The Hepworth Wakefield just before it opened in May 2011 and interviewed the Director Simon Wallis. Watch the interview and hear Simon talking about his approach as a director and his ambitions for the gallery.

Directions

Rail The gallery is 1mile from Westgate station and 0.3miles from Wakefield Kirkgate.  Long distance services operated by East Coast Trains & Cross County Trains serve Wakefield Westgate Station, along with some local services. Wakefield Kirkgate Station is served primarily by local services, along with some long distance services provided by Grand Central Trains.  Free City Bus Between 9.30am and 3pm Monday to Friday, the FreeCityBus provides access to the Gallery from Westgate Rail Station, Wakefield Bus Station, Kirkgate Rail Station and other points around the City.  Plans are being developed to expand the hours and days of operating this service to The Hepworth.

Buses The Gallery is 0.8 miles from the bus station and is on numerous bus routes. Bus services provided by all operators which stop on Bridge Street immediately adjacent to The Hepworth include: 59, 96, 97, 102, 110, 194, 195, 196, 485  Many bus services travelling from the Five Towns and South East Wakefield areas stop nearby on Doncaster Road approximately 5 minutes walk from  The Hepworth; including 125, 145, 148, 149, 150 , 182 ,183, 184 ,185, 187, 188, 189, 223,  496. Further details are available from the Metro website (information correct April 2011)

Road Situated close to the M1 & M62, with Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester each under an hour away, The Hepworth Wakefield is located for easy access. Our postcode is: WF1 5AW  Parking The Hepworth Wakefield car park is located on Thornes Lane. There are 77 spaces plus space for motorcycles, bicycles and disabled spaces. The car park is operated on a pay and display system.  Blue badge holders can park for free.  There are parking spaces for blue badge holders only and additional bicycle racks directly outside the main entrance on Gallery Walk.  There is no facility for coach parking on site. Coaches can drop off by prior arrangement only on Gallery Walk. The nearest coach park is on Quebec Street, WF2 9SA just 5 minutes drive from the gallery. All coach parties should book their visit in advance.