This comfortable, family-friendly hotel was built in the 1930s and refurbished in 2010, and is located in the lovely Yorkshire countryside, close to the historic villages of Wentbridge and Badsworth. They're a great place to start exploring this beautiful section of the country.
Tell us more about the rooms and facilities at Darrington Hotel?
The 28 large, en-suite guestrooms provide a comfortable night's sleep as well as all you require for a relaxing visit. All you have to do is relax and unwind with spacious, comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and complementary toiletries.
Can you suggest any activities or things to do while staying in the Pontefract area?
There's lots to do near The Darrington all year. For sports aficionados, the hotel is close to Pontefract Racecourse and Doncaster Racecourse, which is home to the famed St Ledger, or the Mid Yorkshire Golf Club, where you can practise your swing. Leeds, home of Leeds United FC and Leeds Rhinos, is only a half-hour drive away. Alternatively, you may go skiing at Yorkshire Xscape SnoZone. Leeds also has a lot to offer in terms of shopping and other activities. If you're looking for some nature and fresh air, head to Frickley Country Park or RSPB Fairburn Ings, or visit Temple Newsam House, English Heritage Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, or Lotherton Hall and Gardens.
