A hotel entrance with glass doors, brick exterior, illuminated signs, and wide steps at Mercure Bedford Centre.
An event space with round tables, white linens, elegant chair covers, and large windows at Mercure Bedford Centre.
An event space with round tables, stackable chairs, and decorative ceiling lights at Mercure Bedford Centre.
A function room with round tables dressed in white linens, teal chairs, and a projector screen at Mercure Bedford Centre.

Mercure Bedford Centre

Hotel

  2 reviews  – 
2 St Mary's Street, Bedford, MK42 0AR –
Bedford
From £35
per person
Up to 450
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Mercure Bedford Centre

County Suite at Mercure Bedford Centre
County Suite
Ballroom
·
Private space
450 seats
400 standing
The County Suite can accommodate 450 theatre and 300 on rounds, making it a perfect space for large conferences and evening parties with a bar outside in the foyer area. The Foyer area is also a great space for exhibition stands and for pre-arrival drinks. The County is located on first floor with access to toilets and has its own kitchen for ext...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flipchart
Play your own music
from £1900 hire fee
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Abbey at Mercure Bedford Centre
Abbey
Event Space
·
Private space
300 seats
190 standing
The 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 stands as well as the outside foyer space where we would serve catering. The Abbey includes Projector & Screen, Flipchar...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flipchart
Play your own music
from £1000 hire fee
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Pilgrim at Mercure Bedford Centre
Pilgrim
Function Room
·
Private space
120 seats
120 standing
The Pilgrim is a lovely space on the ground street floor of the hotel that overlooks the river. This room serves perfectly for conferences as well as dinners and parties. The Pilgrim can hold up to 120 theatre / 100 on rounds and comes with projector & screen, flipchart, pads & pens, water and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flipchart
Play your own music
from £750 hire fee
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Bridge at Mercure Bedford Centre
Bridge
Meeting Room
·
Private space
120 seats
60 standing
The 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. The Bridge can be used as a breakout room to the adjacent Abbey (the larger part of The County Suite) and can be an area for exhibit...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flipchart
Play your own music
from £600 hire fee
Enquire now
Woburn at Mercure Bedford Centre
Woburn
Meeting Room
·
Private space
20 seats
The 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. The room comes with a screen, flipchart, pads & pens, water, fully controlled AC and offers natural daylight.
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
from £200 hire fee
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Tavistock at Mercure Bedford Centre
Tavistock
Meeting Room
·
Private space
26 seats
36 standing
The 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. The room comes with a screen, flipchart, pads & pens, water, fully controlled AC and offers natural daylight.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
from £350 hire fee
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Elstow at Mercure Bedford Centre
Elstow
Boardroom
·
Private space
12 seats
The 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. The Elstow is located on street level floor adjacent to reception/ lobby area.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Conference call facilities
from £35 per person
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Package – County Suite

£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
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.5
Communication
4.5
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
DK
Darren K.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0
JW
Joyce W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
County Suite
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Bridge
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Abbey
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Elstow
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Pilgrim
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Tavistock
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Woburn
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
County Suite
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Bridge
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Abbey
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Elstow
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Pilgrim
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Tavistock
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Woburn
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
County Suite
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Bridge
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Abbey
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Elstow
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Pilgrim
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Tavistock
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Woburn
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
County Suite
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Bridge
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Abbey
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Elstow
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Pilgrim
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Tavistock
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Woburn
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
County Suite
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Bridge
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Abbey
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Elstow
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Pilgrim
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Tavistock
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Woburn
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
County Suite
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Bridge
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Abbey
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Elstow
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Pilgrim
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Tavistock
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Woburn
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
County Suite
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Bridge
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Abbey
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Elstow
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Pilgrim
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Tavistock
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person
Woburn
9:00 – 17:00
from £35 per person

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 400
standing
Up to 450
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

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.

Mercure Bedford Centre is a riverside hotel.

Venue highlights: The venue provides in-house catering with halal options and a restaurant and bar laid out for private meals or evening functions. On-site bedrooms let hosts accommodate overnight guests and simplify multi-day bookings. The building includes a lift to all floors and designated accessible parking, and the team has experience staging themed evenings and live entertainment.

Best for: Corporate meetings and training days; private dining and family celebrations; evening functions with live entertainment.

Location: Bedford town centre beside the River Great Ouse, a short walk from the main shopping and dining streets; nearby bars and eateries are convenient for post-event plans.

What guests say: The hotel manages themed evenings and live entertainment effectively, including murder-mystery nights. The service is warm and attentive across reception, restaurant and bar, and the restaurant is bright and well maintained for private meals.

FAQ

Yes, you can bring in your own external catering, provided you sign a food waiver form.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Mercure Bedford Centre, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site: 300 spaces

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Mercure Bedford Centre:

  • County Suite hosting 200 guests: £3500

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Mercure Bedford Centre is located at 2 St Mary's Street, in Bedford.

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