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.
READ > Developer acquires 'safeguarded' green belt land for '170 home' project 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 "pa.