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'A commodious mansion commanding a delightful prospect': Humphry Repton's commission for Benjamin Gott.

The Mansion House, Gotts Park Golf Club, Armley Ridge Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2QX

  • 19 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Site opening

Humphry Repton was the leading landscape gardener of his generation; discover the legacy of his work at Armley for Benjamin Gott.

Gotts Park Mansion was the home of Benjamin Gott, owner of Armley Mills and a leading figure in the Industrial Revolution. The Mansion is set in stunning parkland designed by Humphry Repton and is now the clubhouse for a golf course. Your guides will be Clive Walton who is Head Greenkeeper, Secretary and Director of Gotts Park Golf Club and Dr Patrick Eyres author of 'On the Spot: The Yorkshire Red Books of Humphry Repton'.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:
14.00

Location & directions

The Mansion House, Gotts Park Golf Club, Armley Ridge Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2QX

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please contact the organiser if you find - in reasonable time - that you are unable to attend. There may be a waiting list and someone else could take your place.
Booking contact name:
Clive Walton
Booking telephone number:
+441132311896

Accessibility details

The event mainly takes place in the upstairs bar area which can only be accessed via stairs; there is no lift access.

Additional information

Drinks can be purchased from the Club House Bar.

Max number of people:
20
Estimated duration:
2 hour(s)

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