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County Suite at Mercure Bedford Centre

Ballroom in a Hotel
·
Private space
2 St Mary's Street, Bedford, MK42 0AR –
Bedford
Up to 450
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The County Suite is a Ballroom in Mercure Bedford Centre that allows external DJs and guest music, giving organisers flexibility over their event soundtrack and entertainment setup.

Design: The room has a contemporary neutral palette, pale walls, patterned carpet and a shallow coffered ceiling with integrated uplighting. The proportions are rectangular and punctuated by columns, producing a formal but adaptable interior.

Features: The space provides hotel Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The suite receives daylight through large windows and includes wheelchair access and accessible toilets. The room can be configured for seated dining or standing layouts to suit different event formats.

Ideal for: The suite suits groups seeking a flexible, social setting that accommodates both seated dinners and standing receptions.

What guests say: The County Suite is kept clean and presents a bright, well‑maintained appearance.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Package
£48 per person

Indulge in our festive delights, complete with entertainment
that is sure to keep you in high spirits.

Christmas Package includes:
COMPLIMENTARY ARRIVAL SPARKLING DRINKS RECEPTION 6:30PM
SEATED FOR DINNER 7.30PM
DINNER SERVED 7.45PM
DISCO UNTIL 1AM
DRESS CODE: SMART CASUAL

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1900 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1900 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1900 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1900 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1900 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1900 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1900 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 400
  • Dining
    up to 300
  • Theatre
    up to 450
  • Cabaret
    up to 200
  • Classroom
    up to 200

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flipchart
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Free parking is available on-site (300 spaces)
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

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JW
Joyce W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Mercure Bedford Centre

Mercure Bedford Centre is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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4.5 Rating
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