Botanically Beautiful: Art and design inspired by nature
From garden to gallery, explore why artists, designers and makers have been inspired by nature to create a wealth of decoration for our homes and bodies.
Lotherton’s new exhibition features beautiful and remarkable objects all inspired by flowers, fruit, leaves and trees. You’ll see original William Morris wallpapers from the Sanderson Archive alongside glorious ceramics and silver, intricate Spitalfields silks and innovative furniture by Voysey and Pugin.
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Willow Sculpture workshop
22nd April 2026 - 22nd April 2026
Join Leilah Vyner of Dragon Willow to discover the art of willow weaving. Join us for an inspiring creative experience in the elegant surroundings of…
Florence Nightingale Experience
23rd June 2026 - 24th June 2026
Step back in time and uncover the fascinating connection between Florence Nightingale—the iconic Lady with the Lamp—and the distinguished Gascoigne family of Lotherton Hall. Join…
Flower Printing and Floral Art
11th June 2026 - 11th June 2026
Inspired by our exhibition ‘Botanically Beautiful: Art and Design Inspired by Nature’, we will creating and making using natural materials in a family workshop suitable…
Ikebana workshop
6th May 2026 - 6th May 2026
Guided by artist Gillian Hui, this hands-on Ikebana workshop invites you to explore the elegance of minimalist, structural design as you create your own Japanese-style…
Napoleon Archive Talk
17th June 2026 - 17th June 2026
Join us at Lotherton Hall for a captivating talk by historian Samuel Moore as we mark the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo on 18…
Treasures of Lotherton
13th May 2026 - 14th May 2026
Enjoy an introductory tour of Lotherton Hall, then delve deeper into its most prized possessions, including exquisite items once belonging to Marie Antoinette, Napoleon Bonaparte,…
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