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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

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

Birds of Prey Centre (Herrings Green Activity Farm) – A family-run destination that’s home to over 200 majestic birds of prey and a delightful array of friendly farm animals.

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

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The clocks went back. We’re choosing to see it as a fondue opportunity 🫕 

When the evenings close in this early, The Jetty is the place to be. Heaters and coats on, blankets over your knees and a pot of melted cheese (or gravy!) between you.

Après on the Jetty is here every weekend. 

And why rush home when you could stay the night from an extra £40 per person 🛌 

Find your group and book your tables - we can’t promise there will be spaces forever!
This is be the closest you’ll get to a ski-lodge without leaving Bedford…

Après at The Jetty reinvents the cosy firelight vibes of the ski season, and combines it with fondue pots and plates of picky bits. Now all you need to do is find a willing accomplice 😋 

The hardest choice is which day to come - cheese (Friday & Saturday) or gravy (Sunday) 

Come and give it a try before the evenings fill up!
Whether it’s a long lunch with friends or a quiet dinner for two, our kitchen team put real thought into every plate that leaves the pass.

The kitchen has been SUPER busy over the summer, and the menu is full of dishes we’re really proud of. Think proper pub classics alongside plates made for sharing, cooked with produce from local suppliers we know and trust.

What’s your favourite Kingfisher dish? 👇

P.S have you tried our fondue evenings yet? 
Yes - YAY! We hope you loved it and are telling everyone you know how fab it was!
No - Why not! Tables are filling thick and fast so get booked in! ASAP!
Searching for Bedford’s cosiest staycation? You’ve just found it 🍂

A riverside pub and hotel on the River Great Ouse with fondue evenings and a comfy bed waiting upstairs. Your Bedfordshire winter break starts here.

NEW: Après After Hours 🫕
Book Après at The Jetty on any Friday or Sunday until the end of December and stay the same night for just £40pp. Your room code lands in your Après booking confirmation.

Sip and Stay from £109 per room: a chilled bottle of Prosecco on arrival and breakfast the next morning. Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays until 30th November.

Winter Getaway from £259 per room: two nights by the river with dinner on your second evening and a lazy 12pm check out. Thursday to Sunday until 20th December.

Or keep it simple and have 20% off our bed and breakfast stays, Thursday to Sunday until 30th November.

We can’t wait to have you 🤍
Today marks the start of this year’s Après at The Jetty 🫕 

From now on, every Friday-Sunday you can dip your way through the weekend. Be it cheese or gravy, there’s plenty to be excited about! 

Bedford, grab your coats and scarves because you’ll want to experience this 😋 

Decide who you’re bringing and book your table!
ONE WEEK TODAY…

…Until Sunday roasts look like this again. Yes, that’s right, it’s back. A full Sunday roast with more of the thing we all love the most - gravy! 

A trio of meats - beef, gammon and chicken
Giant yorkshires
Roasties
Parsnips and carrots

See you there Bedford. We’ve always got a table waiting 🍴
Cheese fondue by the river, under a heater, wrapped in a blanket 🫕 

Après at The Jetty is back at The Kingfisher from 2nd October. Friday and Saturday evenings for the cheese fondue, Sundays for the gravy fondue roast, all out on the riverside in Bedford.

It sold out fast last year. Table by the river or no table at all… choice is yours💡

Book via the link in our bio.
In spirit of bringing things back…

Mamma Mia by the River is back on Saturday 26th September. This time, tickets include a Greek buffet before the music starts 😋 

DOORS 12:30pm
GREEK BUFFET 1pm-2pm
MUSIC 2pm-4pm

It sold out quick in August so don’t miss out on this one! Link in bio to book
Bedford’s favourite dining spot is BACK… 🫕 

Après at The Jetty is making its return on Friday 2nd October. Expect the same cosy vibes, same dipping action and same fondue pots, with a few exciting changes to the menus. 

Fridays and Saturdays in Oct & Nov. 5-8pm.
Sundays in Oct & Nov. 12-3pm.

£30pp (because as we all know, fondue is a team sport) 

Head to the link in our bio to book your spot and find out more.