Waterton Park Hotel Walton Hall, Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6PW Telephone: 01924 257911 Fax: 01924 259686 AA 4 Stars 81%, AA Rosette Award for Fine Food Service Best Western Connoisseur Northern Regional Coneference Venue of the Year 2005    E-mail Establishment Waterton Park Hotel, is set within the grounds of the historic Walton Hall, a beautiful Georgian mansion on an island surrounded by a twenty-six acre lake, accessible only by a picturesque iron bridge. Formerly the home of Charles Waterton, an eccentric nineteenth-century traveler and naturalist. Squire Waterton transformed the lake and surrounding parkland into the world's first wild fowl reserve and sanctuary, and many species of wildlife still breed here today. With a tradition for good food, comfort and friendliness, the hotel has acquired a reputation among the discerning for what is now the almost forgotten concept of service. Relax in the elegant surroundings of our cocktail bar while choosing from the extensive menus of traditional and modern English dishes which are prepared with pride by our head chef and his enthusiastic team. We also have a comprehensive wine list. Private dining-rooms are available. There are twenty-five tastefully decorated en suite bedrooms in the hall and forty-three in the Hotel, some of which afford excellent views over the lake or golf course. Four-posters, Executive and Suites also available. For the comfort of our guests, all rooms have direct-dial telephone, modem, voice mail, colour television, satellite, hair drier and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. A perfect retreat for that well earned winter or spring break. Waterton Park Hotel and Walton Hall are already established as a venue for many conferences and meetings, in total there are seven meeting rooms available, from the Library accommodating twelve to the County Suite capable of seating 150. Every conference is treated individually, so that facilities can be arranged to suit your exact requirements. There is 'Wi Fi' internet connection available throughout the hotel. A more ideal location and environment for your conference or meeting would be difficult to find. All this, combined with fine food, relaxing surroundings, leisure facilities and ample car parking, is what will make Walton Hall and Waterton Park synonymous with a successful occasion. Let us help to make your wedding reception and service an unforgettable experience. With our wedding licence, you may have the ceremony and reception cared for by our dedicated staff. Whether you are a regular keep-fit fanatic or enjoy relaxing, our leisure complex is sure to appeal. Situated at water level overlooking the lake is a magnificent indoor heated swimming pool with spa bath, sauna, steam room, solarium and fitness room with the latest C.V. equipment. Waterton Park Golf Club - a superb eighteen-hole championship golf course surrounding the hotel, handicap certificate required for the more leisurely minded, fly fishing is available on the lake, which is regularly stocked with various trout. Practically in the centre of Great Britain, it is the gateway to a variety of places of interest, including York, Leeds, the Yorkshire Dales, the Peak District, and racing at Doncaster, Pontefract, York and Wetherby. We are just four miles from the M1 and Wakefield City Centre.

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