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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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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We are delighted to share that we will be showing all of the early evening kick offs for this year’s FIFA World Cup, out on The Jetty. 

The games will be show on our brand new TV screen. 

With drinks and food on tap, and the biggest sporting event in the world on show, there really is no better place to be. 

See you there 🍻 

(Please note this will be weather dependant given the current state of torrential rain 🌧️ In the event of bad weather, we will also be showing the games in the bar)
The perfect way to spend an evening in Bedford this summer 🚤 

📍 The Kingfisher, Bedford

Join us for a summer of boating, eating and drinking. What’s not to love?
Your summer plans just got a whole lot more exciting 😆

Stay with us between 24th July and 31st August and save 20% on the below rates:

🛏️ Bed & Breakfast

🍽️ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Book your stay via the link in bio 

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Laptop optional. Riverside view guaranteed. 

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Boat hire is here, and the weather could not be looking more perfect for it. 

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Bedford’s best kept secret? Potentially…

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Escape to the riverside this summer ☀️
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Order 2x Catch of the Day dishes with a bottle of house wine for just £40 every Friday this month 

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Good views, good food, and live music 🎶 

Bank holiday plans are sorted. 

Browse our food menu and decide what you’ll be eating by the river (link in bio)
The secret of a bank holiday weekend? Sundays ⛵️

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