The Chestnut House Hotel is a charming establishment located in the heart of Pontefract's historic Market Place. This traditional hotel combines comfortable accommodation with flexible meeting and event spaces, making it ideal for both business and leisure guests. The venue offers conference facilities that can accommodate up to 120 delegates, along with smaller meeting rooms for intimate gatherings. Located in the historic market town of Pontefract, guests have easy access to the town's rich heritage including the famous castle ruins and liquorice connections. The hotel provides a warm welcome with modern amenities while maintaining its traditional character.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Conference Room | 100 | — | 30 | 60 | 35 | — | — |
| Meeting Room 1 | 20 | — | 12 | 16 | 15 | — | — |
| Private Dining Room | 30 | — | 16 | 20 | 18 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire, Basic AV.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Rates available on request. Package deals available for conferences including accommodation, catering and room hire.
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Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT, United Kingdom
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The Chestnut House Hotel is a verified hotel in Pontefract, hosting up to 120 guests, with day delegate rates from £100. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 120 guests for conferences, 80 for dinner events, flexible room configurations available
Standard AV package includes projector, screen, PA system and Wi-Fi. Additional equipment available on request
Full catering services available from light refreshments to formal dining, dietary requirements accommodated
On-site parking available for guests, additional street parking nearby
The Chestnut House Hotel is a charming establishment located in the heart of Pontefract's historic Market Place. This traditional hotel combines comfortable accommodation with flexible meeting and event spaces, making it ideal for both business and leisure guests. The venue offers conference facilities that can accommodate up to 120 delegates, along with smaller meeting rooms for intimate gatherings. Located in the historic market town of Pontefract, guests have easy access to the town's rich heritage including the famous castle ruins and liquorice connections. The hotel provides a warm welcome with modern amenities while maintaining its traditional character.
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