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Families can collect a spellbook at the gate and set off to find the ten willow arches belonging to each of the witches of Lotherton, searching through the woods, gardens, Wildlife World and around Lotherton Hall.

Set amongst the golden-hued trees of the Lotherton estate, Spellbound will be an autumnal exploration for the whole family.

'Spellbound' will be an enchanting trail for those interested in helping the Lotherton witches mend a spell at a gentler pace.

Visitors can expect to be enchanted and bewitched at Lotherton this half term as a brand new family event is set to be unveiled just in time for spooky season. ‘Spellbound’ is a magical Halloween trail where the whole family can collect clues and help mend a broken spell, running from 24 October to 1 November 2026.

Visitors can expect to be enchanted and bewitched at Lotherton this half term as a brand new family event is set to be unveiled just in time for spooky season. ‘Spellbound’ is a magical Halloween trail where the whole family can collect clues and help mend a broken spell, running from 24 October to 1 November 2026.

Members of South Leeds Archaeology (SLA) spent months working at Temple Newsam to try and solve the puzzle of an unknown structure first spotted in a photograph more than 30 years ago.

Members of South Leeds Archaeology (SLA) spent months working at Temple Newsam to try and solve the puzzle of an unknown structure first spotted in a photograph more than 30 years ago.

Members of South Leeds Archaeology (SLA) spent months working at Temple Newsam to try and solve the puzzle of an unknown structure first spotted in a photograph more than 30 years ago. L-R Jim Jackson, Carl Potter, Phil Jones, Carole Bloom and Mike Turpin.

Members of South Leeds Archaeology (SLA) spent months working at Temple Newsam to try and solve the puzzle of an unknown structure first spotted in a photograph more than 30 years ago. L-R Jim Jackson, Carl Potter, Phil Jones, Carole Bloom and Mike Turpin.

Finds made during the course of the dig included a lost road or carriageway to the north of Temple Newsam House, an arrowhead which may be up to 5,000 years old (pictured here, held by group member Carole Bloom), the remains of a 16th century fruit bowl, window glass from the 1700s, animal bones and oyster shells from the house’s former kitchens as well as objects from the V Festival concert held on the estate in the 1990s.

Finds made during the course of the dig included a lost road or carriageway to the north of Temple Newsam House, an arrowhead which may be up to 5,000 years old (pictured here, held by group member Carole Bloom), the remains of a 16th century fruit bowl, window glass from the 1700s, animal bones and oyster shells from the house’s former kitchens as well as objects from the V Festival concert held on the estate in the 1990s.