Yorkshire Sculpture Park voted Yorkshire’s third ‘Most Magnificent Attraction’

3 September 2015 ....... The poppies installation Wave at Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Origanially Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red was created to mark the centenary of the First World War and was originally at HM Tower of London in 2014, now part of that work is touring the country. Picture Tony Johnson — 3 September 2015 ....... The poppies installation Wave at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Origanially Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red was created to mark the centenary of the First World War and was originally at HM Tower of London in 2014, now part of that work is touring the country. Picture Tony Johnson

The park, which currently has a display of ceramic poppies, came third in the Yorkshire’s Most Magnificent Attraction competition which is voted for by members of the public.

For the second year running Flamingo Land Resort, near Malton, walked away with the top prize, winning 60 per cent of the vote. Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster, came second in the poll and Hull’s The Deep was placed in fourth place.

Deb Hindley, Director of Yorkshire’s Magnificent Attractions, said: “We’re thrilled with the phenomenal response we’ve had from the public during voting.

“The top four venues, as voted for by the public during this process, are truly reflective of the range of high class attractions available to people living in or visiting Yorkshire.

“Many have made significant investments in developments to further improve their offering to visitors and Yorkshire really can count itself lucky to have such a variety and volume of superb visitor attractions on its doorstep.”