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Lotherton Hall, Leeds Museums and Galleries

Address:
Lotherton Hall
Aberford
Leeds LS25 3EB

Opening Times:

For schools: Tue-Fri 10am-4pm March to December;

 

For public in summer: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm;

Sun 1pm-5pm;

 

Winter: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm;

Sun 12pm-4pm;

 

Last entry 45 mins before close

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Description:

Lotherton Hall is an historic house dating mainly from the Edwardian period and was given to the City of Leeds by the Gascoigne family in 1968.

 

Lotherton Hall houses a fine collection of works of art, designated as being of national importance, including an extensive collection of ceramics, contemporary crafts and historic and modern costume collections. The formal gardens were designed by Mrs Gasgoigne and noted for their historic interest and value. Other special features are a 12th Century chapel, Deer Park and a Bird Garden.

Contact Details:
House - Tel: 0113 281 3259 Estate - Tel: 0113 265 5535

Learning Programmes:

For further details please visit the main Leeds Museums & Galleries website link above.

Specialisms:
History (World War 2), Art (oriental ceramics, sculpture, contemporary crafts, historic and modern costume collection), English, Design and Technology, Literacy.

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