Lotherton

Opening hours:

Gates open: 8am
Hall: 10am – 12pm & 1 – 4pm
Wildlife World: 10am – 5pm
Toilets: 9am – 5pm
Gates locked: 8pm
Last entry to estate: 5.15pm

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Lotherton Lane, Aberford LS25 3EB

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Visitor Information

From Monday 19th July midweek booking is not required but is recommended. We do advise booking in advance for weekends, holidays and event days to ensure entry.

Members do not need to book unless attending a ticketed event.

Wildlife World is currently undergoing essential maintenance and repairs so some of our animals have been moved temporarily. The enclosures are not fully accessible at this time but we have created a visitor route which means that you will be able to see most of our animals.

An Edwardian country estate, hall and wildlife park within expansive grounds on the outskirts of Leeds.

Visit

Plan your visit to Lotherton with opening times, access information and how to contact us.

See & do

Explore our Edwardian hall filled with hidden treasures, encounter animals from across the globe at Wildlife World and stroll the expansive grounds and gardens.

What’s on

Plan a family day out to our stunning Edwardian estate, discover our current exhibitions and events at Lotherton.

Florence Nightingale Bicentenary: Inspiration to Genius

ONLINE EXHIBIT

Florence Nightingale Bicentenary exhibition

Marking 200 years of the lady with the lamp in Florence Nightingale Bicentenary: Inspiration to Genius.

Explore the story of the Nightingale and her family connections to Lotherton and Leeds.

Explore the Florence Nightingale Bicentenary exhibition

Making Japan

ONLINE EXHIBIT

Celebrating everything from Samurai to Nintendo, Kimonos to Manga, this exhibition highlights the dynamic relationship between tradition and innovation as expressed by the people of this vibrant East Asian nation.

Explore the Making Japan exhibition

Café & Shop

Take a break in the Stables Café with a range of hot food, sandwiches, cakes and a seasonal locally sourced menu.

Groups

A fantastic day out for groups with the hall, gardens, grounds and Wildlife World included in a great value group ticket.

Learn

Choose Lotherton to help you deliver diverse, creative, skills-based learning across many different curriculum areas.

Become a member

Join as a member and enjoy Lotherton all year round, from spring time walks to picnics in the gardens and annual events.

Our range of membership packages offers visitors the flexibility to explore the estate and visit Lotherton throughout the seasons.

Find out more about Lotherton Membership