A great place for meetings and conferences - in the centre of the country and near to major routes and transport hubs, including Luton and Stansted Airports
Bedfordshire - the ideal location for business
With suburb road and rail links and only 30 – 60 minutes from thecapital and within a two hours range of half the population of the UK you willfind a county waiting to be discovered and explored.
This surprising county has junctions off both the M1 and the A1. Theshire county of Bedford is one of rolling countryside,quality attractions and everything the modern conference organiser requires.
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no matter what you are looking for Bedfordshire is sure to meet yourneeds. With an excellent range of venues, Bedfordshire is ready to welcome yourboard meeting for ten or product launch for a thousand!
The Barns Hotel -Bedford
Built around a 13th century Tithe Barn and 17th century Manor House,The Barns Hotel stands in three and a half acres of landscaped gardens.Thismagnificent building still retains the character of the original beamed andtimbered buildings. The hotel comprises 48 en-suite bedrooms, including afour-poster bedroom and comfortable suites. Along with two conference suites,the impressive Tithe Barn is also available for hire. This is particularlypopular with weddings as the venue holds a licence for civil weddingceremonies.
For your enjoyment the hotel also has theRiverside Bar and Restaurant which overlook the river Great Ouse. On a fine daydrinks may be enjoyed on the terrace. For further relaxation, free use of thelocal leisure centre, only half a mile away, is at your disposal. Withexcellent links to the A1 and M1 and only minutes from the A421, The Barnscouldn’t be easier to locate. For More Information Contact meetingsteam@foliohotels.com
The Shakespeare -Bedford
The Shakespeare Hotel, Bar and Restaurant is an independently ownedhotel offering a delightful blend of style and comfort and complemented byfriendly staff. It has 23 En-suite rooms.
For conferences, management and executive meetings, personal andbusiness sales presentations, The Shakespeare offers an ideal venue. “Juliet’s”is a room that can be set up in a number of styles
The bar and restaurant has been delightfully themed to celebrate oneof Shakespeare’s best works, the most famous love story of all time, “Romeo andJuliet”. Fresh new food ideas are servedin an attractive setting.
For all types of functions The Shakespeare’s location is veryconvenient to the main line railway station. It also enjoys access from the A6,A428, and M1 (junction 14). Car parking is normally available at the front ofthe hotel. For more information contact: info@shakespearehotel.com
The Bedford Swan Hotel
Built in 1794 this elegant hotel in the centre of Bedfordis just 40 minutes from Londonand close to the M1 and A1.
The carefully designed public areas and attentive staff provide itsclients with intimate surroundings and a warm, friendly atmosphere. All 110bedrooms are en-suite with modern amenities including 24-hour room service. TheRiver Room Restaurant offers an excellent a la carte menu and enjoys a superbposition overlooking the River Great Ouse. The hotel also boasts an indoor‘Roman Bath’ style swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Having eight conference, trainingand function rooms the Bedford Swan offers a wide range of meeting &conference facilities suiting a modern seminar to a traditional boardroom stylemeeting, and accommodating a maximum of 250 delegates.
Such a variety in room style/size, natural light in most rooms and 100car parking spaces on-site, make it a classic venue for conference and trainingcourse. For More information contact info@bedfordswanhotel.co.uk
Shuttleworth - Old Warden
Old Warden Park, theformer home of the Shuttleworth family, was built in 1872 and is set within 500acres of rolling parkland. Today the House with its original period receptionrooms may be used for conferences and seminars, corporate entertaining or forsocial functions.
Shuttleworth provides a delightful country house setting, which willadd lustre to every meeting and social occasion. It offers a wide range offacilities including purpose built confidence course, lake, restaurants,accommodation and visitor attractions.
There is a range of conference rooms; syndicate rooms and a purposebuilt tiered lecture theatre to seat 220 people.
Shuttleworth is an ideal choice for both business and social eventssuch as: Conferences, Seminars, Corporate Training and Activity Days, ProductLaunches, Technical Events, Exhibitions, Sporting Tournaments, Summer Camps,Wedding, Dinners, Guided Tours. For more information contact: events@bedford.ac.uk
Cranfield ManagementDevelopment Centre
Cranfield Management Development Centre (CMDC) has an establishedreputation of being a quality meeting and conference venue. Situated in ruralBedfordshire, it is close to rail and motorway links, and within easy reach of three international airports including London- Luton which is lessthan 30 minutes away. Cranfield also boasts an airfield of its own. CMDC offersfirst-class comfort in a focussed environment and close ties with the Cranfield
School of Management – a top international business school. This association providesaccess to extra facilities and knowledge.
The restaurants are designed to cater for small business meetingsthrough to formal dinners with up to 180 guests catering for special dietaryrequirements.
After a day of concentration, there is the opportunity to relax andunwind in the bar, or to tone up in the fitness centre.
Mitchall Hall - Cranfield
Cranfield University offers a choice of superb conference facilities providing exceptionalvalue for money and high standards. Located in the beautiful countrysidebetween Milton Keynes and Bedfordit is only 10 minutes drive from the M1 j13, with good public transport links.With a friendly ambience, the venue provides the ideal environment formeetings, training days, dinner dances and wedding receptions.
There are comfortable en-suite bedrooms, free parking, relaxing barand lounge area and excellent in-house catering service able to meet individualneeds at value for money prices.
There are extra conference facilities on the campus at the KingsNorton Library and Stafford Cripps building. The combined facilities offer anexcellent choice from lecture theatre seating up to 250 to a meeting for two.Contact mitchellhall@cranfield.ac.uk
The Holiday Inn Garden Court - Sandy
Located just off the A1 trunk road, the Holiday Inn Garden Court, A1 Sandy – Bedford is an idealvenue, whether you are travelling from the North, South, East or West. It iseasily accessible from both the M1 and the M25. This combined with ample freeparking, complete with CCTV, ensures that guests arrive and stay with ease.
The hotel has 57 comfortable and well equipped guest rooms thatinclude modern points and satellite television, including Sky Movies and Sport.
The hotel also benefits from extensive Conference and Banquetingfacilities, which can accommodate anything from a small meeting to a functionfor 120 delegates. The delegate packages are both comprehensive andcompetitive.
The hotel prides itself on its flexibility and friendliness and willmake every effort to accommodate your individual and specific requirements. Thehotel specialises in private dining, banquets, dinner dances, exhibitions,
trade shows, product launches and road shows to name but a few.Contact sandy@holidayinns.co.uk
The Inn at Woburn
Set in the picturesque village of Woburn, part of The Woburn AbbeyEstate, The Inn at Woburn is a seventeenth century coaching Inn, tastefullymodernised and yet retaining i's old world charm. Three elegant, well appointed function suites are able to cater for banquets of up to 95 guests andtheatre style conferences for up to 60 delegates.
The Inn is managed by highlyqualified management and staff, offering excellent cuisine and facilities ofthe highest of standards, whilst retaining an old world charm
The Inn at Woburnprovides 51 individually decorated bedrooms and 7 charming character cottagesappointed to meet the demands of the discerning traveller. All rooms areen-suite with satellite television, radio, mini bar, direct dial telephone,modem connections, trouser press and beverage making facilities.
Olivier's Restaurant at The Inn at Woburn delivers authentic, pocket friendlyfare using the freshest produce and a wine list that is educational andinteresting. Opening all day Olivier's is the perfect place for informalmeetings over lunch or social gatherings with colleagues in the evening, whileThe Tavistock Bar serves a selection of conditioned ales in a relaxed, informalatmosphere.
The Robinson Centre -Wybosoton
Set in rural Bedfordshire, The Robinson Centre has been expertlydesigned to accommodate residential and day events. The conference, trainingand syndicate rooms, which all have natural light and air conditioning, aresituated adjacent to one another, allowing clients exclusive use of a suite ofrooms.
On-site AV technicians support modern equipment, including digitalprojection, PA system and ISDN for video conferencing together with a highlymotivated and efficient team delight customers with their high standards andflexible ‘can do’ attitude. The dining room seats 270 and there are facilitiesfor private dining. The Centre offers exquisite and imaginative cuisine, andthemed evenings and barbeques are available for those wishing for something alittle different. Delegates can retire to one of the 120 comfortable doubleen-suite bedrooms and relax in the on-site fitness centre.
Located on the A1 and only 40 minutes from London Kings Cross and Luton Airport.
Contact sales@wybostonlakes.co.uk
Wyboston Lakes
Wyboston Lakes was conceived, designed and built specifically for all types ofmeetings and conferences. It is located adjacent to the A1, near the markettown of St. Neots, convenient for London and Birmingham with goodlinks to road, rail and air. Wyboston Lakes offers adistraction free environment and has over 60,000sq.ft. of meeting/training spaceavailable plus 283 en-suite bedrooms.
The meeting rooms are air conditioned, naturally lit and fullyequipped. The Fairways suite has fast Internet connections through high bandplus the option to videoconference through ISDN; network points are fitted inall rooms. Data projectors are also available. A complete meeting package forboth 24 hour
and 8-hour periods are on offer, so there are no surprises when youreceive your account.
Delegates can spoil themselves on the 18-hole golf course, or by usingthe fully equipped Health and Fitness suite or water
sports centre. A specifically designed weekend meeting/ conferenceproduct is now very popular offering a wide range of flexible options all at avery competitive price. It offers residential meetings/conferences for over 400 people in our two conference suites. All of this is on oneself-contained site. Contact sales@wybostonlakes.co.uk
The BedfordCorn Exchange
When you choose the Bedford Corn Exchange you can be sure of a number of things. Behind the historic façade is a building capable of meetingthe needs of a variety of clients, which is managed by a dedicated team ofprofessionals who value their customers and take pride in providing a service of the highest possible standard. What you quickly realiseis that instead of just one building, the venue is made up of three, allinter-linked, with rooms of all sizes from a compact office to an impressiveauditorium.
Maybe the most important feature of all is the flexibility afforded bythe arrangement of these rooms and the arrangements possible within them.
An individual service is offered to all its customers, not just an‘off-the-shelf’ solution
The Corn Exchange prides itself on being able to meet clients’ needsby talking to them about their requirements and then providing them with atailor-made package. cornexchange@bedford.gov.uk
Putteridge Bury Conference Centre
Putteridge Bury has been successfully running conferences for over tenyears and has built a strong reputation as one of the top venues in thearea. They pride themselves on their friendly yet professional service whichmeans their clients come back time and again.
Set in picturesque parkland, Putteridge Bury Conference Centre is theperfect venue for a wide variety of events. It is ideally located near tomajor routes yet enjoys a rural setting. It is easy to find and there is ample freeparking. Established as a first class venue the centre is renowned for it’scatering and friendly, attentive staff. We have eight, well-appointedconference rooms of various sizes ranging from 2 – 120 delegate theatre style.Additional break out rooms are available on request. Some rooms are enhanced by oakpanelling and have chandeliers. Putteridge Bury is visited regularly bywell-known companies such as Easyjet and Interbrew for a whole range of eventsincluding conferences, meetings, fine dining, product launches and barbecues conference.centre@beds.ac.uk
Forest Centre – MarstonMoretaigne
Set in the heart of the Forest of Marston Vale,surrounded by countryside is the Forest Centre, a striking modern venture whereyou can focus in comfort and without distraction.
A purpose built business facility with a dedicated team to ensure yourbusiness event runs smoothly. We offer a customised service and are committed to the highest standards of food, service and quality.
Comprehensive facilities are available including ISDN links,audiovisual and computer aided presentation equipment, with stereo sound system andfull blackout. A large conference room and four seminar rooms are available,all offering spectacular views of the wetland reserve and parkland beyond.
To find such an amazing habitat so centrally located with free parkingfor over 250 cars is unique in Bedfordshire and this combination ofsurroundings and easy access makes it an ideal venue for corporate events andprivate functions info@marstonvale.org
The Concept Centre - Millbrook
Explore the concepts. Probe the Pod. Discover the twists and turns ofthe tracks and journey into the mindzone. Certainly, embrace the passion.
Every click will fire your imagination, experience your dreams.
Millbrook is a designer venue. From the sweeping lines of the conceptcentre to the 700 acres of stunning grounds with specialist driving tracks,it’s all about making space work for groups from 4 to 400.
It’s about drama and dynamics and planning together to give yourproduct launch, hospitality event or conference maximum impact, maximum power.Think big or think small and certainly think out of the box.
This is designer space, purpose-built to realise your biggest eventambitions. Use concept 2 on its own, or as an extension to the concept centre,
for double the capacity, double the flexibility and double the dramaat your next event. Hugely flexible, this is the framework in which to createyour
most daring environment. Strip away the constraints of conventionalvenues and leave yourself free to work with new dimensions, new dynamics andnew ideas.
Pod distills the drama of the concept experience to create intenseevents for up to 80 people. From product launches to focus groups, fromhospitality
to management training, pod makes your biggest ideas work for smallerevents. events@millbrook.co.uk
The Sculpture Gallery - Woburn
Set in a beautifully landscaped 3000 acre Deer Park, Woburn Abbey has been the mainresidence of the Dukes of Bedford for over 400 years.
The Sculpture Gallery was built as an Orangery in 1789 by HenryHolland.
In 1802 the Temple of Liberty was added andin 1818 the Orangery was enlarged by Jeffery Wyatville to house the 6th Dukescollection of marble statuary and relief’s, after which it became known as theSculpture Gallery. In 1968 the 13th Duke moved many of the sculptures from theGallery, enabling it to be restored and converted to its present use, making amagnificent setting for your function. The Gallery overlooks part of theprivate gardens and a lake filled with carp, complete with ornamental duck.
There are two smaller rooms adjacent to the Sculpture Gallery, theLong Harness and Lantern Rooms. Both are available for smaller events andconferences. All catering is provided in-house. The conference team are happyto provide guidance with the planning of events and can provide menus to meetyour requirements.
The premises are licensed for Civil Wedding Ceremonies admissions@woburnabbey.co.uk
Woburn Safari Lodge- Woburn
Ideally located just minutes off junction 13 of the M1, The SafariLodge at Woburn Safari Park is one of the most exciting and unusual venues inthe country.
The Safari Lodge provides conference facilities for up to 350 or theroom can be divided into two for smaller meetings. There is also theopportunity to make the most of theon-hand leisure facilities including the famous drive through safari.
This makes Woburn the ideal choice for corporate days out, productlaunches or training and team-building events. During the summer, corporatebarbeques are particularly popular and include access to all safari parkfacilities. The Park also makes an unusual location for a wedding reception,family celebration or Christmas party. For larger corporate events marquees canbe arranged. All catering is undertaken in-house catering@woburnsafari.co.uk.