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 The Kingfisher is a riverside pub with rooms, located on the River Great Ouse. Recently refurbished and opened in August 2022, it is the perfect venue to host your meeting or event. A short drive from Bedford town centre, the main house is a Grade II listed building and within the ground is an open and inspirational 13th Century Tithe Barn.
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Our Spaces

Northill and Southill
Located in the new wing of the house (that’s about 60 years old here!) both the spaces can host up to 40 guests. Bright, light and airy with air conditioning, these rooms are perfect for any meeting or event.

The Riverside Tavern
The Riverside Tavern is situated on the ground floor of the original building with a bay window overlooking the river and can host up to 60 guests. With plenty of natural daylight, stone floors and direct access to the Riverside Terrace, it’s one of the hottest spots in the venue!

The Tithe Barn
The largest of our private event spaces – a unique, rustic and atmospheric 800 year old barn. Bespoke, authentic and unique, this space can host up to 90 guests theatre style and 60 cabaret. With its own private bar, you won’t find a more inspirational venue.

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Delegate Rates

We offer a range of delegate packages to suit your needs, from as little as £35 per person.

These include everything you would expect, and a choice of dining options.

Northill & Southill 

  • Dragonfly DDR – including a working sandwich lunch, £35pp
  • Kingfisher DDR – with a delicious two course buffet lunch, £45pp 

The Tavern & The Tithe Barn

  • Riverside DDR – includes hire of the Riverside Tavern and a choice of a sit down two course lunch or delicious buffet lunch, £55pp
  • The Tithe Barn DDR – includes hire of The Tithe Barn and a choice of a sit down two course lunch or delicious buffet lunch,  £65pp

Minimum numbers of 30

All prices are plus VAT

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24 Hour Rates

Our 24 hour delegate packages start from just £159 per person and include everything you would expect, along with a £25 per person dinner allowance for The Kingfisher, an overnight stay and the best breakfast in Bedford the following day!

This price is based upon the Dragonfly daily delegate rate. Upgrades to King rooms are available for a £20 supplement per person.

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Proudly Recognised

 

 

  • We’re proud to be an accredited member of the MIA demonstrating our dedication and commitment to excellence in our meetings and events offering
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Location

The Kingfisher is located 30 minutes from Milton Keynes and 90 minutes from London. Catch a train and you will be here in 40 minutes! If it is plane you need, we are just 40 minutes to Luton.

The Kingfisher (Formerly Barns Hotel),
Cardington Road,
Bedford
MK44 3SA

reservations@thekingfisherbedford.co.uk
01234 270044

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The secret of a bank holiday weekend? Sundays ⛵️

Everyone else heads home after a Saturday night away. But you wake up by the river and gently ease your way into Monday.

Spend your bank holiday the right way - from just £82

And if you need more convincing, we’ve got live music on Monday afternoon too. The whole weekend is yours.

Book your Sunday Stay 🔗

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The secret of a bank holiday weekend? Sundays ⛵️ Everyone else heads home after a Saturday night away. But you wake up by the river and gently ease your way into Monday. Spend your bank holiday the right way - from just £82 And if you need more convincing, we’ve got live music on Monday afternoon too. The whole weekend is yours. Book your Sunday Stay 🔗

Join us for live music on The Jetty this bank holiday weekend 🎶

Saturday 2nd May: 1-1:30pm (Deborah Kaye)
Monday 4th May: 2-4:20pm ( @bennyguitarsmith )

No booking required - tables are allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

We can’t wait to see you in the sunshine

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Join us for live music on The Jetty this bank holiday weekend 🎶 Saturday 2nd May: 1-1:30pm (Deborah Kaye) Monday 4th May: 2-4:20pm ( @bennyguitarsmith ) No booking required - tables are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. We can’t wait to see you in the sunshine

The spring season is really starting to show off at The Kingfisher 🌸

Our outside areas have had a serious ‘spring glow-up’ and we just want to shout about it!

With brand new chairs and tables out on the Terrace and a new spring menu, there’s plenty to talk about 🙈

Pop in and see it for yourself, we wouldn’t want you to miss out.

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The spring season is really starting to show off at The Kingfisher 🌸 Our outside areas have had a serious ‘spring glow-up’ and we just want to shout about it! With brand new chairs and tables out on the Terrace and a new spring menu, there’s plenty to talk about 🙈 Pop in and see it for yourself, we wouldn’t want you to miss out.

Spend the next sunny Sunday with us.

Between the boat, the food and the rooms, there are plenty of reasons to be riverside. We don’t make the rules 👀

Find out more via our website

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Spend the next sunny Sunday with us. Between the boat, the food and the rooms, there are plenty of reasons to be riverside. We don’t make the rules 👀 Find out more via our website

A treat for everyone this half term 🐣

The perfect way to spend a day riverside. Food, drinks and a boat to explore on. What more could be better? (Apart from the sun promising to shine for us!)

If you missed us this weekend, don’t stress! The rest of this week (and weeks to come) are jam-packed with exciting events and ‘things to do’ ⚓️

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A treat for everyone this half term 🐣 The perfect way to spend a day riverside. Food, drinks and a boat to explore on. What more could be better? (Apart from the sun promising to shine for us!) If you missed us this weekend, don’t stress! The rest of this week (and weeks to come) are jam-packed with exciting events and ‘things to do’ ⚓️

We are incredibly proud to share that after having won the Bedford Best Business Award in 2025, we have now also been named a finalist for this year too! 🎉

This kind of recognition means the world to our wonderful team. It reflects the hard work and dedication that drives everything we do. We couldn’t have achieved this acknowledgement without the support of our fabulous community.

As always, a massive thank you to @thebedfordshirechamber 🙌

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We are incredibly proud to share that after having won the Bedford Best Business Award in 2025, we have now also been named a finalist for this year too! 🎉 This kind of recognition means the world to our wonderful team. It reflects the hard work and dedication that drives everything we do. We couldn’t have achieved this acknowledgement without the support of our fabulous community. As always, a massive thank you to @thebedfordshirechamber 🙌

Sunny afternoons don’t get much better than a slow sail down the river with good company and cold drinks 🍻

Well supply the boat and drinks, you bring the captain and passengers.

See you on the river 🚤

🔗 Boat hire now open for bookings via the link in our bio

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Sunny afternoons don’t get much better than a slow sail down the river with good company and cold drinks 🍻 Well supply the boat and drinks, you bring the captain and passengers. See you on the river 🚤 🔗 Boat hire now open for bookings via the link in our bio