While our museums and galleries are partially closed in response to coronavirus (COVID-19), we invite you to experience Leeds Museums & Galleries from home and discover exhibitions, online activities and collections. See our Lotherton closure FAQ page for more information.
From 29 June 2020
Gates open: 8am
Wildlife World: 11am-5pm
Toilets: 9am-5pm
Gates locked: 8pm
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
Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds
LS25 3EB
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Phone:
0113 378 2959
(10am – 4pm)
Email:
[email protected]
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 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.
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 |
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 | – | – |
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.
Entrance to Lotherton is free for carers.
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.
There is a Changing Places and accessible toilet in the Stables Courtyard, and there is an accessible toilet in the house and café.
Baby changing facilities are available in the café, courtyard toilets and inside the house. There is also a baby feeding room in the house.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There are no induction loops at Lotherton.
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.
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.
If you would like more information before your visit, please contact us:
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.
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.
The nearest train station is Garforth, located 4 miles away. Taxis are available from the station.
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.
What to expect from a visit to Lotherton.
A short film that sets a question for schools or groups ahead of a visit.
A short film that schools or groups can watch after the visit to reflect.
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