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Take a break in the Stables Café with a range of hot food, sandwiches, cakes and a seasonal locally sourced menu.
Children's Parties
Host your childrens party in our lodges and activity tent at the heart of the estate.

What's on

  • A Lotherton Summer Holiday

    Lotherton
    Sat 19 Jul 10:00 - Sun 31 Aug 17:00
    It's a very jolly holiday this summer with jam-packed activities across the school break.More…
    Lotherton
    Sat 19 Jul
    -
    Sun 31 Aug
    From 10:00
    Included in Admission

  • The Great Hamper Hunt!

    Lotherton
    Fri 1 Aug 10:00 - Sun 31 Aug 17:00
    Sausage roll into action this summer with our picnic-y family trail in the House.More…
    Lotherton
    Fri 1 Aug
    -
    Sun 31 Aug
    From 10:00
    Included in Admission

  • The Wallaby Experience

    Lotherton
    Fri 1 Aug - Sat 1 Nov
    Meet and feed our troupe of Wallabies, in an up-close experience like no other. £70 for two people.More…
    Lotherton
    Fri 1 Aug
    -
    Sat 1 Nov
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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. A Lotherton Summer Holiday invites the entire family to come and enjoy the beach and pier display and a full entertainment programme including live music, dance class pop ups, hilarious magic and sublime science shows.

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.

News | Brave the beast in mythical dragon egg expedition this Easter

Families across Yorkshire can hunt for dragon eggs and mythical beasts at Lotherton this Easter as immersive new expedition swoops in.

News | New exhibition tells the tale of children’s fancy fashions

Pinnies, petticoats, booties and breaches are all on display as part of a new exhibition exploring the history of children’s fashion. Looking at the changing styles from the 1600’s to the modern day, Fashion at Play: Children’s Clothing Through the Ages opens at Lotherton on March 1.

Blog | Silhouettes & Shapewear

I’ve been thinking about the dos and don’ts of showing off your body in the 1800s and the expectations of women to ‘correctly’ shape their body as fashions changed.

Blog | The Origins of the Gascoigne Family

Chris Bovis delves into the history of the Gascoigne family, who were residents of Lotherton. In this blog, Chris debunks some of the myths and stories about the prominent medieval family.
A doorway archway in Lotherton House, with 2 plaster sculptured people in a Greek style

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