Otley Courthouse - Foundations and Facades

Otley Museum presents “Foundations and Facades” for the theme: “Architecture”. One of the most prolific architects of his time was Alfred Marshall (1850-1932). He designed many properties in Otley ranging from terraced houses, properties on Birdcage Walk, Chevin Hall, chapels, church halls and the Clock tower in the Market Place. Also on display in the courtroom will be architectural features of the Parish Church, and Otley Bridge. There will be a continuous presentation on screen, with notes. All welcome.
Otley Courthouse
There will be hourly guided tours of the Victorian former Courthouse, Police Station and Cell Block throughout the day. 10am, 11am 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. Maximum 8 people per group. Please book for guided tours.
All day Building workshop in the foyer
Demonstrate your building and architectural skills! Use traditional wooden blocks and design suggestions created by the Wharfedale Men’s Shed. Suitable for all ages. No booking required.
Capturing Otley’s Heritage – Two Pen and Ink Drawing Workshops, with Emma-Jayne Emmott
Workshop 1 11am to 12.45pm
Workshop 2 1.15pm to 3pm.
An art workshop celebrating the town’s rich architectural heritage through drawing. . Each workshop is open to all age groups. Using pen and ink, participants will create line drawings of Otley’s historic buildings creating a collaborativer standing artwork of the town. Booking required.
Otley Players afternoon performances.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

10.00 - 16.00

Location & directions

Otley Courthouse Arts and Resource Centre, Courthouse Street, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3AN

Directions:

Follow signs from Town Centre. Venue next to car parks on Courthouse Street and North Parade. 2 minutes from Bus Station, X84 bus from Leeds, 34 bus from Menston Rail Station.

Contact on day:

Hazel Costello

Telephone number:

+441943467466

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

From 4th August. Please book for guided tours and art workshops. Othe events no booking required.

Booking contact name:

Otley Courthouse

Booking telephone number:

+441943467466

Booking website:

https://otleycourthouse.org.uk

Booking opens:

04 Aug 2025 10:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2025 02:00 PM

Accessibility details

Art Workshops upstairs using lift. Part of guided tour upstairs using lift.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

8

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 50 minute(s)

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