Redbeck Motel Closes After 55 Years as Contents Head to Auction with BPI

After serving travellers for more than half a century, the Redbeck Motel in Crofton, Wakefield has closed for the final time. Since opening in 1969, the well-known roadside stop became a familiar landmark, recognised for its round-the-clock service, popular breakfast offerings and welcoming atmosphere.

Throughout its long history, the motel attracted a steady stream of visitors, including several high-profile names from the world of entertainment. Performers such as Sir Tom Jones, Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey, Danny La Rue and The Three Degrees were among those to pass through its doors. The venue also made appearances on television, including scenes featured in Emmerdale, further securing its place in local culture.

With planning permission granted for the site to be redeveloped for housing, the closure marks the end of a significant chapter for the Crofton community. Reflecting on the motel’s legacy via social media, Managing Director Peter Worth JP said the Redbeck had always been more than just a roadside stop, recalling the countless early morning coffees and late-night conversations shared there over the decades.

As the site prepares for its next phase, BPI Auctions has been appointed to handle the online sale of the motel’s contents, all offered without reserve. The auction features a wide range of items from across the property, including the well-known Redbeck signage, bedroom and restaurant furniture and a selection of commercial catering equipment.

Among the lots are fryers, griddles, ovens, stainless steel walk-in fridges and freezers, pass-through dishwashers, microwaves, vending machines, white goods and other fixtures from the motel’s restaurant and kitchen areas.

Running until 12th March, the sale provides businesses, collectors and local buyers with the chance to secure a piece of the Redbeck’s long-standing history.

View all lots and bid online: Click here to view the auction.