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The Tilthe Barn at The Kingfisher

Banqueting Hall in an Event Venue
·
Private space
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK44 3SA –
Bedford
Up to 120
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The largest of our private 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. With its own private bar, you won’t find a more inspirational venue.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:30
from £35 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £35 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:30
from £35 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £35 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:30
from £35 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £35 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 17:30
from £35 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £35 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 17:30
from £35 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £35 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 150
  • Dining
    up to 90
  • Theatre
    up to 120
  • Boardroom
    up to 40
  • Cabaret
    up to 40
  • U-Shaped
    up to 40
  • Classroom
    up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Free parking is available on-site (100 spaces)
  • Boat Hire
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Mirrors

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 00:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

About The Kingfisher

The Kingfisher is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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