Lotherton
With a National Art Pass you get
Lotherton is a beautiful Edwardian country home in Leeds, with collections formed from the Gascoigne gift of paintings, sculpture, furniture, and jewellery.
A treasure-filled Edwardian house with beautiful grounds and a conservation zoo, Lotherton is a great place to explore and unwind.
A charming country house with a significant collection
Experience the ambience of a charming country home and museum, revealing how the English upper classes and their staff lived during the 1900s. Explore their extensive collections of decorative arts, fine art and fashion through a changing programme of exhibitions and displays. Plus, kids can get hands-on with history with interactive curiosity cabinets.
Meet penguins, flamingos, capybaras and more
Amazing animals from all over the world are cared for in their conservation zoo, which tells the story of our natural heritage and of the travels of the estate's previous owners. Learn about endangered animals, climate change, pollution, ecosystems, and much more.
Walk through the grounds and gardens
With a deer park, an orchard, an adventure playground, and a flower-filled walled garden, there is lots of green space to play in and explore. Got a four-legged friend? Dogs are also welcome in certain areas of the estate.
Visitor information
Address
Lotherton Lane, Aberford, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 3EB
0113 3782959
Opening times
1 Jan - 28 Feb:
Gates open: 8am
Hall: closed
Wildlife World: 10am – 4pm
Gates locked: 6pm
1 Mar - 30 Sept:
Gates open: 8am
Hall: 10am – 5pm
Wildlife World: 10am – 5pm
Gates locked: 7pm
1 Oct - 31 Dec:
Gates open: 8am
Hall: 10am – 5pm
Wildlife World: 10am – 4pm
Gates locked: 6pm
Please check website for The Christmas Experience times
Exclusions and safety measures
Closed 25 – 26 Dec