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Ackworth School
Pontefract Road Ackworth, Pontefract, England, WF7 7LT
About us
Ackworth School near Pontefract, West Yorkshire, meets all the criterias for the success of any business meeting, seminar or conference. Set in its own extensive grounds, Ackworth’s gracious Georgian buildings have been fully modernised to offer most of the amenities one would expect to find at a first-class meeting place. Ackworth School is an ideal venue for national or regional gatherings. Smaller groups can also be accommodated in a range of more modestly sized rooms. There are fully equipped halls and syndicate rooms to seat from 100 to 600 delegates, together with comfortable residential accommodation and high quality catering.
Venue Details
Total meeting space-
Guest Rooms73
Standing capacity600
Seating capacity-
Built1779
Renovated-
Venue typeEducational facility
Amenities
Facilities
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Tennis courts
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
Facilities
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Tennis courts
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
Meeting rooms
Largest room
2,970.8 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
2,271.2 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
600
Meeting rooms
Largest room
2,970.8 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
2,271.2 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
600
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | Theater | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Meeting House | 2,970.8 sq. ft. 65.6 x 45.3 sq. ft. | 29.5 ft. | 600 | 600 | - |
Fothergill Hall | 2,271.2 sq. ft. 67.3 x 33.8 sq. ft. | 19.7 ft. | 224 | 224 | - |
Music Centre | 1,560.8 sq. ft. 47.6 x 32.8 sq. ft. | 24.6 ft. | 100 | 100 | - |
Centre Library | 947.2 sq. ft. 36.1 x 26.2 sq. ft. | 16.4 ft. | 60 | 60 | 40 |
Visitors’ Room | 527.4 sq. ft. 24.6 x 21.3 sq. ft. | 9.0 ft. | 30 | - | 30 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
73
Single (1 bed)
12
Total guest rooms
73
Single (1 bed)
12
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
35 mi
Distance from airport 35 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
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Ackworth School Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
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Diversity and Inclusion
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Ackworth School's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Ackworth School developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Ackworth School clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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