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Lotherton House, with a garden sculpture of a boar in front

Lotherton

Explore the museum, visit the zoo, and discover the gardens.

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VISITOR NOTICE - week commencing 9 February

We're currently experiencing an internet outage across site affecting phone lines, email and membership processing on site, so may take longer to respond to enquiries than normal. We recommend pre-booking tickets for your visit where possible. 

We can take card payments at the entrance cabin, in the cafe and in Wildlife World shop, and hope that the issue will be resolved by Friday. With thanks for your patience.

Hall

The Hall has now closed for Winter, except for tours (Tuesday-Sunday) and special events. Please visit our Whats On page for more information.

Aviaries

A small number of our aviaries at Wildlife World are not currently accessible due to building works.

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Lotherton Membership

Buy a membership for Lotherton! Becoming a Lotherton member includes admission to the estate, Wildlife World AND house entry. Visit as many times are you like!

Wildlife World Zoo

Natural heritage, tales from travels Lotherton Wildlife World tells the story of our natural heritage. Separated into zones, visitors can learn about pollution, climate change and more in the Coastal …

Lotherton House & Chapel

Lotherton Hall is a grand but comfortable house which is made up of late Victorian and Edwardian extensions made by Colonel Gascoigne, based around a Regency-period core.

Adopt an Animal at Wildlife World

Support Wildlife World by adopting a Humboldt Penguin or Red-necked Wallaby for a whole year, making a great gift for a loved one or a special gift for yourself.

Children's Parties at Lotherton

Make your child's birthday extra special with a party at Lotherton!

Animal Experiences at Wildlife World

Meet our Wildlife World residents in our new Animal Experience, meet the penguins or Capybara's during your visit to Lotherton.

Grounds and Gardens at Lotherton

Explore the grounds and gardens of Lotherton which include formal Edwardian gardens, meadows and grassy fields.

Café and Shop at Lotherton

Take some time out in the café at Lotherton and enjoy a homemade, local treat. Nip to the shop to browse our varied selection of souvenirs.

Lotherton dog guidance

Dogs are a big part of our history at Lotherton and we love seeing our visitors enjoying a walk around the estate with their four-legged friends.
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News | City’s museums receive essential funding boost

Museums in Leeds have secured almost a million pounds in funding to help safeguard their future and support a series of transformational projects at historic sites across the city.

News | Spectacular family attraction’s return is good for your elf

Families in Leeds will have a chance to meet the festive season’s favourite couple as Lotherton’s spectacular Christmas Experience returns.

News | Get beach ready as the seaside comes to Leeds for summer holidays

Lotherton’s grounds have been transformed for the summer holidays with their new installation which will run from 19 July until 31 August.

News | Museums give city economy multi-million pound boost

The city’s council-run museums and galleries have given a massive £47.3m boost to the local economy over the past year, new figures have revealed.

News | Talk reveals how history’s kids were stitched up by embarrassing outfits

The cringeworthy costumes and embarrassing outfits endured by children through the ages will come to light in a fashion-focused event in Leeds this week.
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A doorway archway in Lotherton House, with 2 plaster sculptured people in a Greek style

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