Bretton Country Park

About Bretton Country Park

Bretton Country Park lies in West Bretton near Wakefield and covers 500 acres of lakes and parkland. Around 100 acres (40 ha) has been designated a Local Nature Reserve and Bretton Hall itself is a Grade II* listed building.

The park also houses the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, which offers open air self-guided tours of sculptures by some of world’s finest modern and contemporary artists.

The River Dearne runs through the parkland and there is a lakeside perimeter walk and formal gardens to explore. Picnicking facilities are also available. For longer distance walkers, the Barnsley Boundary Walk and Dearne Way both also run through the area.