Hand Picked Blog
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Grill the Head Chef: Shane (Weike) Zhao
We caught up with Wood Hall’s busy Head Chef, Shane Zhao, discussing what inspires her unique dishes, encouraging future talent, and advice for young Chefs hungry to break into the industry.
Read ArticleStaycations in Yorkshire
Introducing The Hand Picked Hotels Guide to staycations in Yorkshire.
Read ArticleWood Hall’s Winning Wedding Co-ordinators
Following their success in winning Yorkshire Wedding Co-ordinators of the year for the second year in a row we asked the team what it is that makes their jobs so rewarding!
Read ArticleHow to throw a medieval wedding
If you are looking to emulate medieval traditions to give your ceremony and reception its own distinctive charm, Mandy and Mick’s wedding should provide plenty of ideas.
Read ArticleDiscover West Yorkshire
Each year millions of visitors flock to West Yorkshire for its stunning countryside, historic cities and industrial heritage, and Wood Hall Hotel & Spa is perfectly placed to take it all in.
Read ArticleHistory of Wood Hall Hotel & Spa
Wood Hall’s first Norman possessor was Malgar Le Vavasour, and for several hundred years it was the home of the Vavasour family and their descendants.
Read ArticleWhen Super Mario makes an appearance at your wedding!
We meet Heather and Jacob who had a winter wedding at Wood Hall Hotel & Spa in Yorkshire, with lots of little 'mini character' touches.
Read ArticleOur nod to London
We meet Katie and Luke who decided to host their wedding at Wood Hall Hotel & Spa in Yorkshire because from the moment they arrived they all had 'that feeling'.
Read ArticleA Weekend in West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire is quite the picture postcard with its wild sweeping moorland, deep valleys, pretty Pennine villages and grand old towns.
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