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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! Available for private hire, mid-week between October and March only.

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

Available Monday-Thursday, October to March
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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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 cannot wait for life to come alive on the river again 🛶

It’ll soon be time to reopen the Jetty, we’ll keep you posted on the opening date! 👀

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We cannot wait for life to come alive on the river again 🛶 It’ll soon be time to reopen the Jetty, we’ll keep you posted on the opening date! 👀 #riversidepub #spring #bedfordpubs #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie #pubstagram #diningalfresco #river #riverside #rivergreatouse #bedford #pubgarden

The perfect treat for the mother figure in your life…

We have limited availability remaining this Mother’s Day! We’ll be serving delicious roasts until 8.30pm if you’d like to join us in the evening. Make sure you leave room for pudding!

Tap the link in our bio to book

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The perfect treat for the mother figure in your life… We have limited availability remaining this Mother’s Day! We’ll be serving delicious roasts until 8.30pm if you’d like to join us in the evening. Make sure you leave room for pudding! Tap the link in our bio to book #mothersday #roast #sundayroasts #sundaylunch #riversidepub #bedford #bedfordpubs

Spring is in the air, the perfect time to escape to the riverside.

Explore our spring breaks via the link in our bio 🌱

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Spring is in the air, the perfect time to escape to the riverside. Explore our spring breaks via the link in our bio 🌱 #bedford #bedfordpubs #riversidepub #spring

We’re so ready for life on the river to feel like this again 🌤️

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We’re so ready for life on the river to feel like this again 🌤️ #springontheriver #spring #river #lifeontheriver #riversidepub #rivergreatouse #bedford

Love is served on every plate ❤️

What are your Valentine’s Day plans? We have final spaces remaining for our Valentines Dinner in @thetithebarnbedford - or if you fancy something a little more casual, we have a few tables remaining in the pub.

#valentinesday #foodie #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie

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Love is served on every plate ❤️ What are your Valentine’s Day plans? We have final spaces remaining for our Valentines Dinner in @thetithebarnbedford - or if you fancy something a little more casual, we have a few tables remaining in the pub. #valentinesday #foodie #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie

January highlights

The time for comfort, good food and great company. See our story to see what our February plans are…

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January highlights The time for comfort, good food and great company. See our story to see what our February plans are… #januaryhighlights

Nestled along the River Great Ouse, you’ll find our cosy pub with rooms - perfect for a romantic, relaxing riverside stay.

Join us throughout February for our ‘Romantic Break’ with dinner, bed, breakfast and more for just £84.50 per person.

Book now via the link in our bio ❤️

#riversidestay #riversidepub #pubwithrooms #valentinesbreak #budgetfriendlystay #staycation

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Nestled along the River Great Ouse, you’ll find our cosy pub with rooms - perfect for a romantic, relaxing riverside stay. Join us throughout February for our ‘Romantic Break’ with dinner, bed, breakfast and more for just £84.50 per person. Book now via the link in our bio ❤️ #riversidestay #riversidepub #pubwithrooms #valentinesbreak #budgetfriendlystay #staycation

Good food and cosy vibes - we’re not doing anything fancy for Valentine’s this year, it’ll be our seasonal menu with a couple of specials and delicious drinks.

Fancy joining us?

#valentines #valentinesdinner #bedfordpubs #riversidepub #foodie #foodies

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Good food and cosy vibes - we’re not doing anything fancy for Valentine’s this year, it’ll be our seasonal menu with a couple of specials and delicious drinks. Fancy joining us? #valentines #valentinesdinner #bedfordpubs #riversidepub #foodie #foodies