Lotherton Hall

Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS25 3EB

Tel: +44 (0)1132 813 259 (House)
+44 (01132 645 535 (Estate)
Fax: +44 (0)1132 812 100


Lotherton Estate and Gardens
Lotherton is an Edwardian gentleman's country residence which retains the character of a charming family home. It houses the Gascoigne Gift of paintings, furniture, sculpture, silver, jewellery, pottery and porcelain together with special collections of Oriental and Victorian art and costume.

Estate and Gardens:
The formal Edwardian Gardens retain many of the features created by Lady Gwendolen Gascoigne, including abundan herbaceous borders and a wildflower lawn. The Bird Garden has over 200 species on display, including the magnificent Andean Condors in their new aviary. Red deer and rare breeds of cattle can be seen on walks through the parkland.





 

Opening Times
(2006 times)
House: 1st April to 31st October, Tuesday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm.

1st November to 31st December & March, Tuesday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 12.00pm - 4.00pm.

Last admission to the house is 45 minutes before closing.

Closed Mondays, except Bank Holidays, also January, February.

Gardens and Park: Daily Summer 8.00am - 8.00pm.
Winter 8.00am - 6.00pm.

Bird Garden Summer Good Friday to 31st October 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Winter 1st November to Thursday before Easter 10.00am - 3.30pm.

Last admission 45 minutes before closing.

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Lotherton Park: Open dawn until dusk.

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
Adult £3.50; Concession £1.50. Child accompanied by an adult £1.00.

Car Parking: Cars £3.00; Coaches £15.00.

Directions
Off the A1, ¾ mile east of the junction to B1217 Towton Road.
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