A rustic barn with exposed timber framing, brickwork, and a landscaped garden at The Kingfisher.
A timber-framed barn with high vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, string lights, and bunting at The Kingfisher.
A barn venue with exposed wooden beams, terracotta tile flooring, and white chairs set in rows at The Kingfisher.
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A rustic barn with exposed timber beams, round tables with white linens, and chandeliers at The Kingfisher.

The Tilthe Barn at The Kingfisher

Banqueting Hall in an Event Venue
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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 7 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 Notice (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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