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)
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. Restricted access to parts of the ground floor only.
Public Transport
64, 64A to Aberford, then approximately 20 mins walk. Call Metroline on 0113 245 7676 or go to the Metro website for more information.