The house
Lotherton Hall is a treasure trove of fabulous fashion, art, ceramics and furniture. You can explore the beautiful Edwardian rooms of this country house and enjoy regular exhibitions. Tours, talks and family activities also take place regularly in the house.
The house is surrounded by beautiful formal, wildflower and wooded grounds a red deer park and one of the country's most impressive and important collections of rare and endangered birds.
Bird garden
Lotherton's bird garden has one of the most impressive and important collections in the country with species from across the world on display. Registered as a zoo, the bird garden is home to the world's largest land-based flying bird the Andean Condor, flamingos, owls, parrots and many other wonderful feathered friends.
The grounds
You can enjoy the parkland, woodland and beautifully tended formal Edwardian gardens. There are also many walks around the estate such as the Captain Wood Walk, suitable for prams or the Boundary trail, with open views of the countryside.
For further information visit www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall
Lotherton Hall
Lotherton Lane, Aberford
Leeds LS25 3EB
Tel: 0113 281 3259 (Hall)
Fax: 0113 281 2100
Tel. 0113 264 5535 (Estate)
Opening times
The house is open Tuesday to Sunday and bank holidays from 1 March to 31 December, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Last entry to the house and bird garden is 45 minutes before closing. The grounds are open all year round from dawn to dusk.
Summer (April- October)
House 0:00-17:00 (Tues-Sat) 13:00 - 17:00 (Sun)
Bird Garden 10:00-17:00
Winter (November and March)
House (closed Jan and Feb) 10:00-16:00 (Tues - Sat) 12:00 - 16:00 (Sun)
Bird Garden 10:00-15:30
Admissions 2010 Lotherton Hall
Adult (aged over 16 yrs) £3.00 Child (under 16) £1.00 Concessions £1.50 Family Ticket (admits 2 adults and up to 3 children) £5.00 LeedsCard/BreezeCard Holders 20% off admission
Car park charges
Cars £3.60
Coaches / minibuses free (but must pre-book with the Estate Office)
Annual Pass £15.00
Location and access
13 miles north-east of Leeds city centre and one mile east of the A1 at Aberford on the B1217 or 2.5 miles from M1, junction 47. Disabled parking is available, wheelchairs and scooters can be pre-booked for use in the grounds. Restricted access to parts of the ground floor only.
For information about disabled access to this venue please see the disabled go link on the right hand side of the page.
Public Transport
64, 64A to Aberford, then approximately 20 mins walk. Call Metroline on 0113 2457676 or go to the Metro website for more information.
New Gardens Guided Tour for 2010
Education Officer for Parks and Countryside, Julia Wynne Thorpe will lead a short series of guided walks around the Formal Gardens at Lotherton Hall on Wednesday 9th June, Wednesday 7th July and Wednesday 4th August 2010. These walks will accompany a new leaflet on the unique history and legacy of the Gascoignes Edwardian Gardens, written to celebrate 40 years of ownership by Leeds City Council, and will be available from Parks and Countryside. Tickets are £4.00 for adults and £3.00 for each child, available from the Reception Office, Stable Courtyard, Temple Newsam Estate, or by ringing (0113) 2645535