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Waterton Park Hotel

Wakefield

📍 The Balk, Wakefield, WF2 6PW

🚆 Nearest station: · 1.9 mi

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.0 mi (Open Charge Map)

Waterton Park Hotel

Photo: Steve Fareham  (CC BY-SA 2.0)

  • Lakeside hotel set in parkland with ancient woodland and golf course
  • Bedrooms available in historic Walton Hall or the modern mainland hotel
  • Spa features five treatment rooms and outdoor hot tubs
  • Self-contained Gamekeeper's Cottage tucked away in the original grounds
  • Walton Hall was the former home of naturalist Charles Waterton
Waterton Park Hotel sits in Wakefield, Yorkshire, within rolling parkland surrounding its own lake, ancient woodland and a championship golf course. Bedrooms are offered in both the historic Walton Hall, once home to naturalist Charles Waterton, and the more modern mainland hotel, ranging from singles and family rooms to executive doubles and the self-contained Gamekeeper's Cottage. On site you'll find a gym, swimming pool, thermal suites and a spa with five treatment rooms and outdoor hot tubs, plus Charlie's Bar and the Grande Cafe. Rooms come with complimentary wifi and 24 hour room service. Nearby you can explore the West Yorkshire History Centre, Wakefield Museum and Hemsworth Water Park, with Sandal & Agbrigg station 1.9 miles away for onward travel.

How far to…

Station
1.9 miles
West Yorkshire History Centre
3.1 miles
Wakefield Museum
3.6 miles
Hemsworth Water Park
3.9 miles

Accommodation on site

  • Single Room
  • Double/Twin Room
  • Executive/Deluxe Rooms
  • Family Room
  • Gamekeepers Cottage
  • Hideaway

Details taken from the operator's own website on 10 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ Swimming Pool
  • ✓ Hot Tub
  • ✓ Gym
  • ✓ Spa
  • ✓ Bar
  • ✓ Restaurant
  • ✓ Cafe
  • ✓ WiFi
  • 🔌 EV Charging Nearby

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