Set in 20 acres of gardens and grounds, Wentbridge House has a fascinating and varied history. Fronted by the old A1 road, (now The Great North Road) Wentbridge House was formerly the home of the Leatham Family, whose daughter, Lorna, married Sir Alvary Gascoigne, one time British Ambassador to Russia. The Leatham family are well remembered in nearby Pontefract by their association with Barclays Bank - the branch in Pontefract displays a plaque to that effect.
The Leatham family's generosity to the area is also marked by the Leatham Ward in Pontefract General Infirmary. It was later the home of Colonel George Lyon, MC, MBE of Harkers Shipbuilders, Knottingley. During the Second World War, the house was used as the local headquarters of the British Army. In 1955, Wentbridge House was purchased by Mr. Edward T. Robinson, Jeweller of Sunderland and Doncaster, with a view to its conversion into a hotel.
In 1960, with the assistance of his wife and a professional team of staff, this ambition was achieved and an excellent reputation for the hotel commenced to become established.
The Leatham family's generosity to the area is also marked by the Leatham Ward in Pontefract General Infirmary. It was later the home of Colonel George Lyon, MC, MBE of Harkers Shipbuilders, Knottingley. During the Second World War, the house was used as the local headquarters of the British Army. In 1955, Wentbridge House was purchased by Mr. Edward T. Robinson, Jeweller of Sunderland and Doncaster, with a view to its conversion into a hotel.
In 1960, with the assistance of his wife and a professional team of staff, this ambition was achieved and an excellent reputation for the hotel commenced to become established.
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Wentbridge House is the perfect location for your special day.
A day of precious moments and memories that will last a lifetime.
We have created a setting that is elegant, distinctive and relaxing - a wonderful retreat from everyday life.
From intimate to extravagant, traditional to unexpected, Wentbridge is dedicated to creating an unforgettable Country House wedding that is uniquely yours.
Built in 1700 and set in 20 acres of wonderful gardens and grounds, which provide the perfect backdrop for the most memorable photographs, there is no more romantic a setting to celebrate your marriage than at Wentbridge House.
A day of precious moments and memories that will last a lifetime.
We have created a setting that is elegant, distinctive and relaxing - a wonderful retreat from everyday life.
From intimate to extravagant, traditional to unexpected, Wentbridge is dedicated to creating an unforgettable Country House wedding that is uniquely yours.
Built in 1700 and set in 20 acres of wonderful gardens and grounds, which provide the perfect backdrop for the most memorable photographs, there is no more romantic a setting to celebrate your marriage than at Wentbridge House.
This beautiful Yorkshire Hotel fronts The Great North Road, and due to its location is very popular with people searching for hotels in Doncaster, Pontefract, Wakefield, Selby, Barnsley and Leeds.
Wentbridge is a picturesque little village in West Yorkshire, situated less than a mile from the North Yorkshire boundary.
The village gets its name from the Great North Road's bridge which straddles the River Went.
Entrance to the village is down a steep valley which was bypassed in 1961 thanks to the construction of one of Europe's largest viaducts.
Wentbridge is a picturesque little village in West Yorkshire, situated less than a mile from the North Yorkshire boundary.
The village gets its name from the Great North Road's bridge which straddles the River Went.
Entrance to the village is down a steep valley which was bypassed in 1961 thanks to the construction of one of Europe's largest viaducts.
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