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Sustainability

At The Kingfisher we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We strive to be an environmentally responsible hotel, pub and event venue to help achieve a cleaner, safer and healthier world for us and for future generations, reducing our impact on the planet whilst delivering the best customer experience.
Sustainability Policy
Sunset over the River Great Ouse

Strategy and Commitment

Our Strategy:
To educate and improve understanding in order to become more energy efficient, reduce waste, minimise pollution, recycle and to fully integrate environmental best practices into our day to day operations.

Our Commitment:
To build on the steps we have made so far, we will continue to;

  • Be more energy efficient
  • Evolve our biodiversity initiatives
  • Use up-cycled or recycled materials where possible
  • Work with sustainable companies for our products
  • Eliminate food waste
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle and embrace the circular economy model
  • Build awareness and help to educate the importance of individuals’ responsibility

Awards

The Kingfisher is proud to have achieved the ECOsmart 2025 Gold Award. In the last two years we have made significant steps to achieving our sustainability goals, including removing single use plastics and replacing with glass, replacing all light bulbs with LED lighting, educating the team to rethink waste management, working with suppliers on sustainable options and installing EV charges at the property.

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Our Journey

At The Kingfisher we will continue to focus on sustainability as a priority for the future, with our ultimate goal of net zero emissions. In order to do this we will continue to work with our team, guests and suppliers educating wherever we can and using the best possible resources.

Big journeys begin with small steps

Sustainability Actions

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We are absolutely chuffed with this one 🥈

Last night, we were named Runners Up in the Bedford’s Best Business category of the Bedford @smeawardsuk which is the very same category in which we took the gold home last year!

To be listed in the top 2 businesses that Bedford has to offer (for 2 years now!) is a genuine honour, and we are feeling very proud today.

This is in no small part thanks to the incredible team behind us, so thank you team - you are wonderful!

A huge congratulations to all of the finalists in the category 🏆

#SMEBeds @thebedfordshirechamber @smeawardsuk

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We are absolutely chuffed with this one 🥈 Last night, we were named Runners Up in the Bedford’s Best Business category of the Bedford @smeawardsuk which is the very same category in which we took the gold home last year! To be listed in the top 2 businesses that Bedford has to offer (for 2 years now!) is a genuine honour, and we are feeling very proud today. This is in no small part thanks to the incredible team behind us, so thank you team - you are wonderful! A huge congratulations to all of the finalists in the category 🏆 #SMEBeds @thebedfordshirechamber @smeawardsuk

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)

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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?

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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

T&Cs apply

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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 T&Cs apply

Forget WFH, WFP is the latest upgrade 💻

Laptop optional. Riverside view guaranteed.

Book a table via the link in bio…

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Forget WFH, WFP is the latest upgrade 💻 Laptop optional. Riverside view guaranteed. Book a table via the link in bio…

Consider this a formal invitation ✉️

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

We’re ready when you are…

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Consider this a formal invitation ✉️ Boat hire is here, and the weather could not be looking more perfect for it. We’re ready when you are…

Bedford’s best kept secret? Potentially…

A pub on the river, a boat on the water and food on the table. What more could you ask for?

Escape to the riverside this summer ☀️

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Bedford’s best kept secret? Potentially… A pub on the river, a boat on the water and food on the table. What more could you ask for? Escape to the riverside this summer ☀️

Fridays just got a whole lot tastier 🐟

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

Go on then…

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Fridays just got a whole lot tastier 🐟 Order 2x Catch of the Day dishes with a bottle of house wine for just £40 every Friday this month Go on then…

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)

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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)