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Lotherton Hall
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Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds
LS25 3EB
West Yorkshire
England
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Oriental statue of a priest riding a buffalo, in the grounds of Lotherton Hall. Courtesy of Leeds City Council.
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Collection details
Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art
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Contact details
House (Tel)
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0113 281 3259
Estate (Tel)
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0113 264 5535
General information (Fax)
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0113 281 2100
Website
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www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall
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Open
April - October: Tues-Sat 1000-1700 Sun 1300-1700
November - December, March Tues - Sat 1000-1600
Sun 1200-1600 Last admissions are 45 mins before closing
Closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays)
Lotherton Hall is closed in January and February.
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Closed
Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Christmas Day,
Boxing Day, New Year's Day
January and Feburary
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Admission charges
£3:50 adults, £1:00 Child, £1:50 conc, LeedsCard holders £1:50.
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Description
Lotherton Hall is a beautiful country house surrounded by historic gardens. Formerly the home of the Gascoigne family, it evokes a world of high Edwardian living. The house contains rich collections of paintings, sculpture, furniture, silver, ceramics, silver, jewellery, Oriential art and costume. The estate also has a deer park and a bird garden with rare and endangered species.
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Articles
Harewood House Seeks Family Connections For History Research
Chinese Treasures Revealed At Lotherton Hall In Yorkshire
News In Brief - Week Ending May 19 2008
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Available resources
Curious Creatures Trail - Key Stage One
Resource or activity pack
Houses and Homes Teacher's Notes - Key Stage One
Resource or activity pack; Teachers' pack or notes
Lotherton Hall Bird Trail - Key Stage 1/2
Resource or activity pack
Tissue Techniques at Lotherton Hall - Key Stage Two
Taught session (schools); Workshop or activity session (Resource)
What were homes like a long time ago? - Key Stage One
Taught session (schools); Workshop or activity session (Resource)
World War II Evacuation Role-Play - Key Stage Two
Taught session (schools); Workshop or activity session (Resource)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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