In 1981, I lived in Pembrokeshire in Wales. I became pregnant and applied for a job as a model for the sculpture department in Camarthen Art School. Students charted my changing body shape. Then in March 80 they went for their annual field trip to YSP. They enthused about it on their return. We then moved to Sheffield in 1983 and started to visit YSP ourselves, with the baby, who had been born in Wales. I now have 2 sons, and some of their Dad's ashes are buried in the field near the chapel above the Henry Moores.
Carrie Hedderwick

This was our first visit to YSP and the first time our baby, Jack had been to an exhibition, so it was a memorable day. We were blown away by Andy Goldsworthy's beautiful work. After years of admiring it in books, magazines etc, it was well worth the visit. What a fabulous way to kick start Jack's education, although we hope he shows a little more enthusiasm as he grows older! (see photograph) Thank you for a lovely day.
Louise, Steve and Jack Middleton

I liked the big metal building at the top of the Hill, it was fun to run around the passages on the other side of the wall. I also liked the deer shelter. I thought it was cool the way you shouted hmm and it echoed.
Tilly

This was the first time I had been to Yorkshire Sculpture Park. I didn't even know it existed until I met my wife-to be! Amidst the awesome sculptures, works from the like of Andy Goldsworthy, Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore, we had a thousand conversations about anything and everything... I can't wait to marry her...
Fei Leung

Last January (2006) I came to YSP with a very dear friend; he was suffering from a brain tumour. We sat on the bench by the Bothy Gallery and looked at the glorious countryside. He died in April 07, when I go and sit on that bench I think of him and his love of life.
Kate Hooper

I first visited YSP with my husband in late July 2006. It was our first proper day out together in about 16 years due to my ill health which had eventually turned a corner after quite a long stay in hospital. We left home in Chesterfield in sunny weather to be met on the M1 with torrential rain, which continued for most of our visit. This in no way diminished our enjoyment as I think we both realized we were doing something that had not been possible for a long time, the weather could not damp our spirits. The James Turrell installations were very impressive and it is amazing how your perceptions can be manipulated. We had a damp journey up to the Longside Gallery and despite the signs I managed to bang my head both times as I exited the mini bus. We have returned twice since that visit and on both occasions the weather has been lovely and sunny, but it is the first visit that will stay with me in most vivid detail because it was such a big landmark for me. Thank you YSP.
Anna Gee

This photo was taken in July 1993. It shows my twins, Megan and Joshua, who had just turned two, with their Dad. The Sculpture Park was one of our favourite places to take the kids to when they were young. They loved the freedom to wander around. This was one of their favourite sculptures at the time.
Liz Thomas