Lotherton Hall
An Edwardian country house on the eastern edge of Leeds, with a bird garden, deer park and walled gardens. Ideal for a family half-day out.
Lotherton Hall was once the home of the Gascoigne family. Now managed by Leeds City Council, its interiors display furniture, costumes and an Oriental art collection that recreate life on an Edwardian estate. Outdoors there is a bird garden with flamingos, penguins, cranes and other rare birds, a deer park, walled gardens and a children’s adventure playground. Tickets are required. It is about 20 km from the city centre, and driving is the most convenient option (close to the A1(M)).
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (shorter in winter; mansion closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Pontefract Castle
- Temple Newsam
- Roundhay Park & Tropical World
- Thackray Museum of Medicine
- Royal Armouries Museum
- Leeds Minster
- Victoria Quarter
- Leeds Kirkgate Market