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A boat on the River Great Ouse outside The Kingfisher pub with rooms. Boat Hire

Boat Hire

“There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats” – Kenneth Grahame

Moored on our jetty and available for hourly hire* is Badger our fully electric Ruban Bleu boat.

With a variety of options for picnic packages there is no better way to spend a leisurely afternoon riverside.

*Boat hire is subject to availability and weather conditions

Boat Hire

Family Time

Gulliver’s Land – Enjoy a great selection of rides, shows and attractions at Gulliver’s Land Milton Keynes, a family-run theme park designed for children aged between 2 to 13

Bletchley Park – Discover the incredible achievements of Britain’s World War Two Codebreakers, in the place where it happened

Xscape – An unforgettable experience packed with whatever floats your boat

National Trust
Ascott Estate, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate – Explore the beautiful scenery of Bedfordshire, from stunning gardens and vibrant flower beds to miles of chalk grassland

The Great Outdoors

Priory Country Park – Explore 360 acre green space made up of lakes, meadows and woodland which is in part enclosed within a bend in the River Great Ouse

Walks and Trails – Connect with nature by walking one of many trails around Bedfordshire

Box End Aqua Park – Enjoy a wide range of watersports activities for all ages

Woburn Safari Park and Go Ape – wildlife park with more than 75 species of exotic and endangered species, including a self-drive road safari and foot safaris with keeper talks. High rope course set within the park offering a thrilling tree-top adventure

A Little Bit of Romance

Theatre – Corn Exchange  – Events and concert venue located on St Paul’s Square in the Castle area of Bedford

Garden Centre – Frosts – Visit beautiful plant nurseries, elaborate events, delicious menus & a unique shopping experience

Brewpoint Brewery – Take a tour around a brand new brewery with brewing experts, they’ll take you through all the details, processes and an exclusive tasting session in the museum

Warden Abbey Vineyard – Explore a stunning, fully volunteer-led vineyard while learning about its fascinating history and indulging in small tasters of their wine

Follow us

We offer more than just great food, here at The Kingfisher 👀

Being situated on the river gives us a plethora of wildlife to watch and enjoy.

These are just some of our local residents, and we can’t wait for you to meet them 😆

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We offer more than just great food, here at The Kingfisher 👀 Being situated on the river gives us a plethora of wildlife to watch and enjoy. These are just some of our local residents, and we can’t wait for you to meet them 😆

The message is simple:

If you visited us in December, you will have received a little scratch card 😮

These scratch cards include a hidden discount of 20%, 50% or 100% off your next food bill.

Come back through our doors before 12th February for your chance to have a meal on us!

Book your table through the link in our bio 🔗

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The message is simple: If you visited us in December, you will have received a little scratch card 😮 These scratch cards include a hidden discount of 20%, 50% or 100% off your next food bill. Come back through our doors before 12th February for your chance to have a meal on us! Book your table through the link in our bio 🔗

With views of the river and surrounding grassland stretching along the whole of our pub, what’s not to love!

We are so lucky to be located right on the River Great Ouse. There’s something so special about getting to share this scenery with you on every visit.

Which is your favourite season? ☀️

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With views of the river and surrounding grassland stretching along the whole of our pub, what’s not to love! We are so lucky to be located right on the River Great Ouse. There’s something so special about getting to share this scenery with you on every visit. Which is your favourite season? ☀️

Prioritising the right things in life…

Sunshine, nature, good food and even better company.

We can’t wait to welcome you for all of the above this year 😆

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Prioritising the right things in life… Sunshine, nature, good food and even better company. We can’t wait to welcome you for all of the above this year 😆

Here at The Kingfisher, we are so lucky to be situated in such a beautiful setting.

Come and visit us this year, you might just see some of our regulars! (🦢🦆🐦‍⬛)

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Here at The Kingfisher, we are so lucky to be situated in such a beautiful setting. Come and visit us this year, you might just see some of our regulars! (🦢🦆🐦‍⬛)

Delicious dining, fast service and kind people. The things that make a pub great.

But what about a riverside pub?

A beautiful river, a cool boat for hire, and plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the views 🚤

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Delicious dining, fast service and kind people. The things that make a pub great. But what about a riverside pub? A beautiful river, a cool boat for hire, and plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the views 🚤

What better way to spend your free time than surrounded by nature and beautiful scenery?

And what could make that even better? A pub, ideally located in a picture-perfect spot on the River Great Ouse 🦦

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What better way to spend your free time than surrounded by nature and beautiful scenery? And what could make that even better? A pub, ideally located in a picture-perfect spot on the River Great Ouse 🦦

From us to you, we want to wish you and the people you love a very Merry Christmas 🎄

We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has visited us this year. Whether just for a tipple on the Jetty, a riverside stay or a whole meal, you have made this year absolutely unforgettable for us and our whole team.

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From us to you, we want to wish you and the people you love a very Merry Christmas 🎄 We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has visited us this year. Whether just for a tipple on the Jetty, a riverside stay or a whole meal, you have made this year absolutely unforgettable for us and our whole team.

Save yourself the faff of cooking, let us do the work for you. You stay, we’ll take care of the rest.

Spending Christmas at the pub is one of our highlights of the year 🎄

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Save yourself the faff of cooking, let us do the work for you. You stay, we’ll take care of the rest. Spending Christmas at the pub is one of our highlights of the year 🎄