Newton: Kirkfield Hotel celebrates sixth anniversary since relaunch

Originally built in the late 18th century as the Horse and Jockey Public House, The Kirkfield later operated as a Conservative Club and a Boarding and Day School before becoming a residential hotel.

Despite being one of the largest and oldest buildings on Newton-le-Willows' High Street, The Kirkfield was closed and derelict for several years until a trio of childhood friends, Terence Southward, Andrew Chinn, and Andrew Cartwright, took it over in late 2017.

Following an extensive period of refurbishment, The Kirkfield reopened its doors on October 26, 2018, and it has since become one of Newton's most popular venues.

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The Kirkfield operates as a hotel, restaurant, and bar (Image: St Helens Star) With elegant hotel rooms, a stylish dining space, and a vibrant bar area, the Kirkfield has had three ways to prove itself as a venue worth visiting since its relaunch back in 2018.

Despite the difficulties that the hospitality industry has faced in recent years, Terence feels that the high quality service across the hotel, restaurant, and bar are the reasons for the Kirkfield's continued success.

Hotel manager Holly (right) behind the bar at the Kirkfield (Image: St Helens Star) With a tight-knit team consistently provided this quality of service, one of the business' "shining lights" is hotel manager Holly Cain, who Terence promoted to the role of Hotel Manager two years ago at 21-years-old, due to her "passion for people" and "enthusiasm, dedication and loyalty".

Speaking previously to the Star about The Kirkfield's success, Terence said: "As an independent business, you have to work three times as hard to attract and keep customers, and I think this is gradually what we have been doing.

"The key to success is people and this is evident no more so than people like Holly. She absorbs everything, has a passion for people, and shows a real commitment to her job."

With the Kirkfield regularly attracting customers with its mouth-watering food menu, luxury beer garden, and regular live music events, the team celebrated their sixth anniversary with a special event on Saturday, October 26.

Speaking about the Kirkfield, Holly said: "We are so proud to have been a part of Newton-Le-Willows for 6 years!

"It has been an amazing experience and we appreciate every single customer and guest who have walked through our doors, especially those who have supported us throughout our 6 year journey.

"The Kirkfield Hotel is all about people and it is the team that make the hotel as successful as we are! Here’s to many more long years!"

More information about the Kirkfield can be found here.