Wildlife reserves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Waterton Park
In or near Royston.
Waterton Park — designed landscape and nature reserve in Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Sandal and Agbrigg · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Waterton Park is a nature reserve in Yorkshire. Officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden. It sits within the Normanton and Hemsworth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Sandal and Agbrigg, about 3.2 km away. Postcode area WF2.
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Place summary
Waterton Park is a wildlife reserve located in Walton, Yorkshire (postcode WF2). It is designated as a Grade II listed park and garden, recognising its historical and ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6414, -1.4484
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Walton
- Postcode
- WF2 6RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Normanton and Hemsworth
- Nearest railway station
- Sandal and Agbrigg — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q126208057 (CC0)
- commons: Walton Hall, dwarfed by a giant beech tree - geograph.org.uk - 1772697.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Island wall running around Walton Hall including 2 boat houses, steps and landing stage to west
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Bridge and medieval gateway at Walton Hall
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Walton Hall
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Island wall running around Walton Hall including 2 boat houses, steps and landing stage to west
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Bridge and medieval gateway at Walton Hall
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waterton Park?
- Waterton Park is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF2 6RU), in the parish of Walton.
- What is Waterton Park?
- Waterton Park — designed landscape and nature reserve in Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Waterton Park?
- The nearest railway station is Sandal and Agbrigg, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF2 6RU.
- Is Waterton Park a listed building?
- Waterton Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden listed.
- Is Waterton Park free to visit?
- Yes, Waterton Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Waterton Park?
- The nearest railway station is Sandal and Agbrigg, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF2 6RU.
- Are dogs allowed at Waterton Park?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.