Looking for something more than the usual function room? Event venues in Bedford deliver, with terraces, charming town centre halls, and stylish studios just steps from the Embankment. Planning a wedding with wow-factor, a birthday bash in a secret garden, or a business meetup that feels anything but beige? Browse historic hotels, quirky pubs, and modern event spaces, with options for catering, AV, and outdoor spaces. Hosting here is easy. Find your spot today!
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from £180
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityAuditorium
550800King's House BedfordBedfordThe Auditorium at King’s House Bedford is a spacious, modern event space designed for impact and versatility. Featuring flexible seating, high-quality audio-visual equipment, and a large stage area, it’s ideal for conferences, -
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Northill
3550The KingfisherBedfordFormerly The Barns Hotel, The Kingfisher opened it's doors in August 2022 following complete refurbishment. The Tithe Barn is the largest of our meeting and event spaces – a unique, rustic and atmospheric 800 year old barn. -
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Tilthe Barn
120150The KingfisherBedfordThe Tithe Barn is the largest of our meeting and 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. -
from £1900
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityCounty Suite
450400Mercure Bedford CentreBedfordWe have 7 flexible Meeting & Event spaces, perfect for hosting meetings, conferences, weddings and evening parties. -
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBack Room
4060The Five BellsBedfordWe have a back room seating up to 40 people or 50 standing with its own access to the bar and separate toilet. There's also a projector for sports screening. -
from £600
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBridge
12060Mercure Bedford CentreBedfordThe Bridge is the smaller part of The County Suite which can hold up to 120 theatres / 40 cabarets with daylight light. This room includes a Flipchart, Pads and Pens, a Projector and Screen, and Complimentary Wi-Fi. -
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityAbbey
300190Mercure Bedford CentreBedfordThe Abbey is the larger part of The County Suite which can hold up to 300 theatre / 150 cabaret. This space serves perfectly as the main space with The Bridge (smaller part of The County Suite) and can be an area for exhibition -
from £350
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityTavistock
2636Mercure Bedford CentreBedfordThe Tavistock is located on the street ground floor close to the hotel reception. This modern and airy room can hold up to 26 boardroom and is ideal for smaller meetings such as team away days and training. -
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityElstow
12Mercure Bedford CentreBedfordThe Elstow is a great room for an executive board meeting accommodating up to 12 maximum or 10 in theatre style. The room offers natural daylight and comes with screen, flipchart, pads & pens, water and complimentary Wi-Fi. -
from £200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWoburn
20Mercure Bedford CentreBedfordThe Woburn is located on the ground floor close to the hotel reception. This modern room is ideal for meetings such as training and team away days. It can host up to 12 guests in a boardroom layout. -
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Southill
3550The KingfisherBedfordLocated 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. -
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Riverside Tavern
5075The KingfisherBedfordThe Kingfisher is a historic venue located on the banks of the River Great Ouse and is THE perfect venue for your meeting or event. There is a choice of rooms from the small and snug to the large, open and inspirational riverside
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