1983
The 350 acre Wyboston Lakes site with a golf course was purchased by Potton Developments Ltd.
1985
The golf course was enhanced by the construction of a new club house and shop - a leading 'pay and play' golf course.
1986
Construction of 'The Birches' - a 38 bedroom hotel, using the volumetric construction method.
1990
The birth of the Wyboston Lakes Knowledge and Leisure Village with the completion of the construction of The Willows.
1995
Waterfront Centre, a 103 bedroom residential conference and training centre, was built as an open market centre.
1997
Health and Leisure Club completed and open for Wyboston Lakes delegates and public membership.
1998
The Birches Hotel redeveloped and incorporated into a 120 bedroom residential conference and training centre [Robinson Executive Centre]
2000
Potton House, the first serviced offices completed and used by the family business as the head office.
2003
Potton Developments Ltd name changed to Wyboston Lakes Ltd.
2004
Additional serviced offices completed using their own innovative Pavilion construction system. Waterfront Restaurant/Bar opened.
2005
The 'Knowledge Centre' completed - a totally new concept in serviced offices.
2007
Investment of more than £30 million in Wyboston Lakes - the largest, single site, privately owned conference centre in northern Europe.
2010
Re-modelled the Waterfront Conference and Training Centre to reflect the change to a hotel.
2012
The renovation of both the Executive Centre and Training Centre. Re-brand of Wyboston Lakes propositions. Built a luxury spa.
2013
Launch the Wyboston Lakes Academy. Launched a new website and new branding and won Gold at MIMA in Best Integrated Marketing Category.
2014
The first year of entering The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for and achieved Golf in Aim Assurance.
2016
Refurbishment work began on 103 Hotel bedrooms. Winner in all 3 categories at the Venues of Excellence Chefs Challenge.
2017
Achieved Gold Award with Aim for 3 years. The hotel was re-branded The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf.
2018
5th Consecutive year of reaching The Sunday Times top companies to work for and winner of Best UK Management Training Centre at the M&IT Awards. Winner of the Global Chef Challenge at IACC. Refurbishment on the Executive Centre Commenced.
2019
£3m investment on the new Woodlands Event Centre Completed. Finalist in The Conference Awards and CHS awards
2020
The Willows Training Centre was transformed, with work commencing during the pandemic.
2021
In November of 2021 we commenced work on the public areas of The Waterfront Hotel, including reception areas, Spa Bistro, Restaurant and Bar.
2022
The Waterfront Hotel, Spa and Golf refurbishment was completed in early 2022. This meant the public areas, brasserie, spa Bistro were transformed and a brand new CoWorking space was created.
2023
In April 2023, we expanded our ever-growing Experience More offering with the addition of Sandpiper Bay, a stunning new space designed to elevate conferences and training experiences.
2024
At the start of 2024, we launched our upgraded driving range with the introduction of Pinseekers, now equipped with state of the art Trackman technology.
As the year drew to a close, we made a significant leap toward sustainability by installing over 3,200 solar panels across the entire resort.
2025
At the start of 2025, we proudly unveiled The Drift Inn, a reimagined hotel experience born from the transformation of The Waterfront Hotel. The Drift Inn blends contemporary comfort with playful design, offering a relaxed yet vibrant space for both business and leisure guests.
Alongside the new Gravel Pit Brasserie & Bar and Meeting Point conference spaces, this launch reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation, sustainability, and creating exceptional guest experiences at Wyboston Lakes Resort.