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2026-08-21 Young Authors |
Aberford Young Authors, an initiative tailored for young people aged 11 to 16, meets on the first Monday of every month from 6pm-7pm in the back room of The Arabian Horse. The group is currently looking for new members to join its ranks, welcoming any local young people aged 11 to 16 with a passion for stories. |
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2026-08-08 Aberford Authors Meeting |
The next meeting of Aberford Authors is at the Arabian Horse public house on Tuesday 11th August from 7pm to 8.30pm. Everyone is welcome, just come along. |
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2026-08-05 The Secret Forest |
Looking for a family day out? The Secret Forest at Hazlewood Castle is open for Summer on Wednesdays to Mondays. Tickets from just ?9. Book online at THESECRETFOREST.CO.UK |
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2026-07-24 The Christmas Experience |
The Christmas Experience Event at Lotherton Hall this year will run from 21st November to 3rd January. The Christmas Experience has something for everyone, from little believers visiting Santa for the first time, to magical adventures with Mrs Claus, the elves and Santa, or a festive day out full of wonder. Estate entry only is ?12.50 adults, ?7.75 children aged 3+, free for under 2's. Santa?s North Pole is from ?16.95, perfect for families, and Santa?s Cabin for pre-school kids is ?12. Tickets are available from leedstickethub.co.uk or call 0113 376 0318. |
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2026-07-16 Meet the Firefighters |
Come along to the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service stand and meet the crews of Garforth Red watch and Killingbeck White Watch at the Baby Band Festival at Lotherton Hall on Sunday 19th July from 11am to 6pm. Explore a real fire engine, pick up lots of safety advice |
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2026-07-14 Lotherton Kite Festival |
The first ever Lotherton Kite Festival takes place on the weekend of 22nd to 23rd August from 10am to 5pm. Northern Kite Group fliers will guide you through an itinerary of specialist display which will include stunt flying and array of characters, animals, mythical creatures and childhood favourites. This event is included in the price of admission. |
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2026-07-13 Lotherton Summer Holiday |
With six weeks of summer fun, from 18th July to 31st August, including a whole host of children's entertainment, fairground rides, sand pit, crafts, classic seaside games, photo opportunities and a trail around the house, have a fantastic summer day out at Lotherton during the school holidays. Everything is included in the price of admission. |
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2026-07-12 The Yorkshire Military Band |
As part of Leeds Music Services Bands in Park summer programme come along to the activity village at Lotherton Hall on Sunday 26th July from 2pm to 4 pm to hear the Barnsley based Yorkshire Military band. |
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2026-07-11 Baby Band Music Festival |
Baby Band Family Music Festival is a joyful day of live music, singing, dancing and family fun. It takes place on Sunday 19th July from 10.45am to 6pm. Tickets are Adult.: ?28.46 (?27.00 + ?1.46 booking fee), Child.: ?22.13 (?21.00 + ?1.13 booking fee) |
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2026-06-08 Child Seat Check |
In partnership with Leeds Council, Good Egg Safety are running FREE child car seat checking events across West Yorkshire during 2026. Two thirds of child seats checked across the UK are fitted incorrectly. It only takes 5 minutes to get your car seat checked. So come along to Lotherton Hall on Friday 14th August from 10am to 3pm for a quick and easy check of your child's car seat for total peace of mind that they're sitting safely. |
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