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Accommodation Near Universal United Kingdom Resort Bedford

  If you're looking for hotel accommodation near Universal United Kingdom Resort, The Kingfisher in Bedford offers comfortable, affordable rooms just 5.7 miles or approximately an 8 minute drive from the Universal Studios site.
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Ideal Contractor Accommodation in Bedford

As construction of Universal United Kingdom Resort progresses, thousands of contractors, suppliers and specialists are expected to work across the Bedford area.

Whether you’re a contractor, project manager, engineer, consultant or part of the wider construction supply chain, we understand what matters when you’re working away from home. Our experienced team can arrange contractor accommodation in Bedford, offering flexible hotel booking options for individuals, project teams and long-term stays.

The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel provides practical, comfortable business accommodation in Bedford that’s ideal for professionals needing somewhere reliable to stay during the project.

Guests can enjoy:

  • Comfortable en-suite bedrooms
  • Free on-site parking
  • Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, strong enough for video calls
  • Flexible cancellation policies
  • Flexible long-stay accommodation
  • Competitive corporate rates
  • Direct invoicing for company bookings
  • Group bookings for project teams
  • Desk space in every room
  • Small meeting room available on request
  • Late check-out and early check-in on request
  • Friendly local service
  • Delicious dining in the pub restaurant, with dietary options catered for
  • Relaxing riverside views
  • Easy access to main roads and transport links

Whether you need accommodation for a few nights or several months, our team can help you find the right solution.

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Corporate Accommodation for Universal United Kingdom Resort Contractors

We’re already supporting businesses working across Bedfordshire and understand that construction projects often require flexible accommodation arrangements.

If you’re responsible for organising corporate hotel accommodation in Bedford, we can provide tailored rates for construction contractors, civil engineering companies, infrastructure specialists, mechanical and electrical contractors, surveyors, architects, project managers and recruitment agencies.

Whether you need hotel rooms for one employee or an entire team, we’ll work with you to create a package that suits your project requirements.

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Meeting Rooms Close to the Universal United Kingdom Resort Development

The Kingfisher Bedford also offers professional meeting rooms in Bedford, making us an ideal base for project meetings, interviews, training sessions and client presentations.

Many businesses choose to combine accommodation with meeting room hire, allowing colleagues and clients to stay and meet in one convenient location.

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A Convenient Base Near the Universal United Kingdom Resort Site

Located in Cardington, Bedford, The Kingfisher offers easy access to the future Universal United Kingdom Resort development while providing a quieter and more affordable alternative to larger city hotels.

Our location makes us an excellent choice for contractors working across Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Luton and the surrounding area.

The Kingfisher is easily accessible by road, with an easy route from London on the M1/A421.
The nearest rail connection is Bedford Railway station which is approximately 5 minutes away from The Kingfisher by taxi and London Luton airport is just 29 miles away (40 minutes by car, 20 minutes by train).

With free parking, excellent transport links and nearby amenities, you’ll have everything you need after a productive day on site.

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Long Stay Accommodation in Bedford

The arrival of Universal United Kingdom Resort represents one of the largest investment projects in Bedfordshire and is expected to attract thousands of construction professionals over the coming years during the construction phase and beyond.

Whether you’re in the area for one part of the development project or regularly travelling to the Universal United Kingdom Resort, our team can discuss long-term rates and booking options designed around your schedule.

Demand for accommodation near Universal United Kingdom Resort Bedford is expected to increase as work progresses, making early booking the best way to secure availability for your team.

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Contact The Kingfisher, Bedford

If you’re searching for contractor accommodation near Universal United Kingdom Resort, business accommodation in Bedford, or meeting rooms close to the Universal United Kingdom Resort development, we’d be delighted to help.

Contact our team today to discuss availability, corporate rates, long-stay accommodation or group bookings.

The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel,
Cardington Road,
Bedford
MK44 3SA

reservations@thekingfisherbedford.co.uk
01234 270044

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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 🍴

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

Soak up the last of the summer sunshine with us this September ☀️

We’ve got a busy month coming up (more on that soon!) but there will always be room for quiet afternoons by the river.

Catch you all soon

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Soak up the last of the summer sunshine with us this September ☀️ We’ve got a busy month coming up (more on that soon!) but there will always be room for quiet afternoons by the river. Catch you all soon

A Bedford dessert spot you might not have thought about…

Cannoli trio (strawberry, chocolate & vanilla)
Roasted peach with honeycomb and vanilla ice cream
Lemon cheesecake with candied lemon and mixed berry compote

Who said you had to come for a whole meal? We’re here for the desserts 😋

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A Bedford dessert spot you might not have thought about… Cannoli trio (strawberry, chocolate & vanilla) Roasted peach with honeycomb and vanilla ice cream Lemon cheesecake with candied lemon and mixed berry compote Who said you had to come for a whole meal? We’re here for the desserts 😋

Some pubs are worth travelling for. This fork can testify to that 👀

Try our apple glazed pork chop, served with mustard new potatoes, green beans and a cider cream.

The perfect way to soak up the last of the sun this summer.

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Some pubs are worth travelling for. This fork can testify to that 👀 Try our apple glazed pork chop, served with mustard new potatoes, green beans and a cider cream. The perfect way to soak up the last of the sun this summer.

It sometimes really is just about the simple things.

Seeing our community enjoy our menu as much as we do means the absolute world to us.

Whether you’re here for a pint and some sharing plates, to a full Sunday roast and everything in between, we love welcoming you through our doors each day 🤍

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It sometimes really is just about the simple things. Seeing our community enjoy our menu as much as we do means the absolute world to us. Whether you’re here for a pint and some sharing plates, to a full Sunday roast and everything in between, we love welcoming you through our doors each day 🤍

Table for two, the river as your backdrop, and the afternoon tea everyone keeps coming back for. Sandwiches, scones, and a cake selection that never disappoints.

This month, it’s £20 instead of £25 with the code TIMEFORTEA.

Fancy it? You’ll find us by the water 😆

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Table for two, the river as your backdrop, and the afternoon tea everyone keeps coming back for. Sandwiches, scones, and a cake selection that never disappoints. This month, it’s £20 instead of £25 with the code TIMEFORTEA. Fancy it? You’ll find us by the water 😆

At the start of July, we introduced a very exciting new addition to the menu - KEBABS.

And you might be wondering how they’ve been going down? Well…

In the first TWO WEEKS of having them on the menu, we served over 500 of them!

So pop down and give them a go for yourselves 😋

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At the start of July, we introduced a very exciting new addition to the menu - KEBABS. And you might be wondering how they’ve been going down? Well… In the first TWO WEEKS of having them on the menu, we served over 500 of them! So pop down and give them a go for yourselves 😋