Old Westgate Station
Key details
The Council aims to support tourism and business in the city. By encouraging visitors to stay for longer, visitor numbers will increase. More people will be able to enjoy and experience all that Wakefield has to offer.
The Old Westgate Railway Station was bought by the Council in 2023. And the site was earmarked for a new purpose built 3 to 4-star hotel.
Neighbouring, and historic Pemberton House is to be refurbished. And brought back into use as office space.
We have given careful consideration to creating new urban green spaces. And access routes associated with this project.
Plans
The plans are to:
- deliver a new three or four-star hotel by 2028
- provide approximately 110 extra hotel bedrooms in the city centre
- create high quality green space
Benefits
The benefits include:
- new quality hotel space in the city centre
- support for tourism - by encouraging more visitors to stay overnight in the city centre
- creation of new job opportunities
- boost to the local economy and support for local business
- improved connectivity and safety in the city centre
- improved image and perception of Wakefield city centre as a visitor destination
Progress and timeline
2013 - The old station closes, and a new Wakefield Westgate railway station opens on Mulberry Way
2023 - The Council purchased the old Westgate railway station site from Network Rail
2026 - Contract award to Developer
2026-2027 - Design and Planning applications
2027-2028 - Hotel construction to begin /complete
Funding
This project is part of Wakefield’s £24.9m Towns Deal.