The Waterton Park Hotel and Spa

The Waterton Park Hotel and Spa frequently asked questions

Who owns Waterton Park Hotel & Spa?

Waterton Park Hotel & Spa is a privately owned hotel and spa at Walton Hall in Wakefield. For many years it was a private home, first built in 1767 and becoming the ancestral home of the naturalist and traveller Charles Waterton. In the late 1970’s it was bought by a local entrepreneur who set about the huge task of renovation and the addition of leisure facilities to create a country club. It then became a hotel and has been privately owned since 1989.

How do you get to Waterton Park Hotel & Spa?

In Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Waterton Park Hotel & Spa is within the grounds of the historic Walton Hall. For those who are driving, leave the M1 at junction 39, or the M62 at Junction 31 and take the A655 towards Wakefield. There is plenty of free parking on site. The nearest train station is Wakefield Westgate, four miles away, and the nearest airport is Leeds and Bradford International Airport, which is 25 miles away.

What is included in a spa day at Waterton Park Hotel & Spa?

What is included in a spa day at Waterton Park Hotel & Spa depends on the experience that you book. Facilities include a gym, lake level pool, a spa bath, sauna, steam room and outdoor lakeside hot tubs. There are four treatment rooms and therapists use Elemis products across a range of facials and massages.

What is near Waterton Park Hotel & Spa?

The hotel and spa are uniquely located in the grounds of Walton Hall, overlooking the 26-acre lake and surrounding woodland. Close to the cathedral city of Wakefield, nearby attractions include:

• The Hepworth Wakefield
• Sandal Castle
• Wakefield Cathedral
• Yorkshire Sculpture Park
• National Trust - Nostell

When was Waterton Park Hotel & Spa built?

The main property, Walton Hall, was built in 1767. Having served many purposes across the centuries, including being a maternity hospital for a while, in the late 1970’s it was bought by a local entrepreneur and turned into a country club. The Waterton Park Hotel has been privately owned since 1989.

What amenities does Waterton Park Hotel & Spa have?

A historic, four-star in scenic parkland, Waterton Park Hotel & Spa has 63 rooms and suites with views over the surrounding lake, woodland or golf course. 22 of the rooms are located in the historic house which sits on the island in the lake, while the others are in the contemporary Waterton Park Hotel. Food is served in Yorkshire style in The Grand Cafe, which is open all day and celebrates local ingredients.

Facilities include a gym, lake level pool, a spa bath, sauna, steam room and outdoor lakeside hot tubs. There are four treatment rooms and therapists use Elemis products across a range of facials and massages.

Accessible facilities include:

• One large car park with three designated disabled parking spaces
• There are two disabled bedrooms
• Lift to the first floor, where the main function suite is
• A disabled toilet is seven metres from the door of the main function suite
• The ground floor Grand Cafe Lounge has two steps leading up to it, and a ramp can be provided
• The Grand Cafe Restaurant is fully accessible
• Walton Hall can only be accessed by a 34 meter narrow bridge from the car park, then a 40 meter cobbled path to the Hall front door and steps into the building where a ramp is provided
• Walton Hall has six ground floor bedrooms accessible by three steps
• A disabled toilet is available on the ground floor of the Hall
• The Health and Leisure club is only accessible by 11 steps leading down to it, there are no disabled toilets on this floor
• The spa treatment rooms are only accessible by five steps

What are the food and drink options at Waterton Park Hotel & Spa?

Food is served in Yorkshire style in The Grand Cafe, which is open all day and celebrates local ingredients.

How many treatment rooms are there at Waterton Park Hotel & Spa?

There are four treatment rooms and therapists use Elemis products across a range of facials and massages.

What time is check in/check out?

The spa is open from 6.30am to 9pm on weekdays and 7am until 9pm on the weekends.. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.