Visit Lotherton

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

Lotherton is now closed to vehicle access for visitors in order to comply with Government guidance stating that you should not be travelling in a vehicle to another location to exercise. The Hall, Wildlife World, playgrounds, shops and cafe are closed as of 17 March until the end of April, in line with national guidance around managing the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).

The grounds remain open and admission has been temporarily suspended. We strongly advise everyone to follow Government advice in relation to social distancing measures, staying a minimum of 2 metres apart from others, and to significantly limit your social interaction with others at this time.

Please follow our social media channels for the latest updates, information and stories around our collections and the work that we do.

We thank you for your continued support, and look forward to welcoming you back.

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Visit Access

Opening times

March to October
Hall and Wildlife World: 10am-5pm
Last entry to estate: 4.15pm

November to February
Hall: Guided Tours only at 11am & 2pm
Wildlife World: 10am-4pm
Last entry to estate: 3.15pm

Address

Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds
LS25 3EB
Get directions with Google Maps

Facilities

Adventure playground
Play area
Toilets
Baby change
Café
Education facilities
Picnic area
Shop

Contact

Phone:
0113 378 2959
(10am – 4pm)

Email:
lotherton.hall@leeds.gov.uk

Prams, pushchairs and large bags

We kindly ask that prams, pushchairs, rucksack style baby carriers and bags larger than an A4 piece of paper are not brought into the hall.

Guided tours and availability

Guided tours are available daily, Jan to Feb at 11am and 2pm. The hall is open in February half term and upstairs is open on a seasonal basis from March to October.

Buy tickets online

Please note that online tickets must be purchased the day before entry.

Ticket	Price
Adult	£7.80
Child (5 – 15 years)	£3.90
Child under 5	FREE
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children)	£23.70

Buy Lotherton tickets online

TICKET TYPE & PRICE
Adult
£7.80
Child
(5 – 15 years)
£3.90
Child
under 5
FREE
Family
(2 adults, up to 3 children)
£23.70

Buy tickets at the gate

Standard full price entry tickets are available to purchase at the gate.

Ticket	On the Gate	LeedsCard	LeedsCard Extra
Adult	£8.30	£6.60	£4.95
Child (5-15 years)	£4.15	£3.30	£2.50
Child under 5	FREE	FREE	FREE
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children)	£25	£20	£15
Groups (pre-booked groups of 15 adults or more)	£6	–	–

TICKET TYPE & PRICE
Adult
On the Gate £8.30
LeedsCard: £6.60
LeedsCard Extra: £4.95
Child
(5-15 years)
On the Gate £4.15
LeedsCard: £3.90
LeedsCard Extra: £2.50
Child
(under 5)
FREE
Family
(2 adults, up to 3 children)
On the Gate £25
LeedsCard: £20
LeedsCard Extra: £15
Groups
(pre-booked groups of 15 adults or more)
On the Gate £6
LeedsCard: N/A
LeedsCard Extra: N/A

Access information

We aim to provide a friendly, accessible environment for all our visitors and the widest possible access to our buildings, exhibitions and collections.

Situated just outside Aberford, the museum is approximately 12 miles from Leeds. It is 4 miles from the nearest train station at Garforth. Lotherton is a 20-25 minute walk from the nearest bus stop in Aberford, along a public highway with limited footpaths. A 180 meter long drive leads up to the entry kiosk.

Carers

Entrance to Lotherton is free for carers.

Entrances

The House has ramped access. The entrance is manual, opening inwards with a clear opening space. There is a bell on the information panel if you require help to open the doors.

The Shop and Stables Café entrances are both level. The doors are both manual, opening inwards with clear opening spaces.

Accessible toilets

There is a Changing Places and accessible toilet in the Stables Courtyard, and there is an accessible toilet in the house and café.

Baby change

Baby changing facilities are available in the café, courtyard toilets and inside the house. There is also a baby feeding room in the house.

Disabled parking

There are several accessible parking spaces in the car park nearest to the House and Bird Garden. This car park is used as priority parking during the busier summer months. Access from the car park to the house and Wildlife World entrances is via fairly gradual uphill pathways.

Blind and partially sighted visitors

Guide and assistance dogs

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome to all areas except the house, Stables Café and bird garden, although guide and assistance dogs are welcome in the house. Dogs need to be kept on leads in the gardens and courtyard but are free to roam around the rest of the grounds if kept under control. Water and bowls are available in the courtyard.

Visitors with physical disabilities and wheelchair users

The House

A proportion of the house is fully accessible.

There is a lift in the house and almost all visitor areas, including the Fashion Galleries, are now fully accessible.

Due to the historic nature of the house and its displays, larger motorised wheelchairs and scooters cannot navigate the visitor route, so these aids are not permitted. Light wheelchairs are available to borrow for use in the house.

Some rooms on the first floor are accessed by a chair lift.

The School Room, used by pre-booked groups, is inaccessible to wheelchair users but equal alternatives are offered. Please discuss any access needs with the Learning and Access Officer when booking your visit.

There is seating around the house including folding seats, which are available for visitors to use.

Grounds and Wildlife World

The majority of the grounds, gardens and Wildlife World are fully accessible with total visibility from various viewpoints. Due to its historic design, the Edwardian Garden is not fully accessible to wheelchair users, but can be viewed from vantage points.

Manual and push wheelchairs may struggle on some of the gravel areas.

Wildlife World is fully accessible but some pathways are fairly steep and gravelled in parts.

The courtyard and Stables Café are fully accessible. Electric wheelchairs must be left outside of the café, shop and stables.

Borrow a wheelchair or mobility scooter

One manual wheelchair is are available from reception to use within the house. Unfortunately we cannot provide assistance to get around the house for wheelchair users. Another manual wheelchair is available from the Stables Café which can be used in the grounds.

Three mobility scooters are available from the welcome cabin to use on the estate which can be booked in advance.

Please email contact us in advance of your visit if you would like to discuss specific access needs.

Hearing impaired and deaf visitors

There are no induction loops at Lotherton.

Access provision for groups

There are areas within the House that are touch and handling friendly, particularly the Servants Rooms on the ground floor.

If a member or members of your group require access provision, please contact us at least six weeks in advance of your visit.

VAQAS

Lotherton estate is a member of the Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme (VAQAS). The VAQAS is a scheme which ensures high quality experiences at tourist attractions, including a commitment to respect the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 by making reasonable adjustments to improve service for disabled people.

Contact us

If you would like more information before your visit, please contact us:

Main desk and Learning and Access Officer

0113 378 2959
(10am - 4pm)

Email

lotherton.hall@leeds.gov.uk

Post

Lotherton
Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds LS25 3EB

Lotherton Membership

Family sitting on a bench outside Lotherton house

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 packages

How to get here

Bus

Bus numbers 64 and 64A go to Aberford from Leeds city centre. There is then an approximate 20 – 30 minute walk along a public highway with limited footpaths.

Rail

The nearest train station is Garforth, located 4 miles away. Taxis are available from the station.

Parking

Admission includes parking charges. Please advise the welcome cabin staff if you accessible parking or any other access assistance.

Pay and display parking is available during off peak hours only, before 10am and after 3.15pm in the winter, 4.15pm in summer. The price is £2 per visit.

Get directions with Google Maps

Assistance videos

Orientation film

What to expect from a visit to Lotherton.

Question setting

A short film that sets a question for schools or groups ahead of a visit.

Answer setting

A short film that schools or groups can watch after the visit to reflect.