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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The Music of Nature
11th March 2026 - 11th March 2026
Award winning harpist, Sarah Davies will be performing a ‘Flower, Gardens and Nature’ themed programme in Lotherton’s elegant Drawing Room. The concert will feature Mary…
Lotherton Hall: A Historic Tour of Yorkshire’s Edwardian Gem
19th March 2026 - 17th September 2026
Nestled in the heart of the countryside just outside Leeds, Lotherton Hall invites you to journey through its history. One of Yorkshire’s most captivating historic…
Little Lotherton
13th March 2026 - 13th November 2026
Join us in Lotherton’s Servants’ Hall for a drop-in morning with toys and seasonal craft activities. You can stay as long or as little as…
Dragon Quest: The Search for the Lost Eggs
28th March 2026 - 18th April 2026
Calling all adventure seekers! Take part in a brave quest across Lotherton this Easter to earn your stripes in the field of mythical beast exploration.…
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