Christmas Parties 2026 at the Kingfisher Hotel Bedford

We had a great party season in 2025 and if you would like details for 2026, click the “Quick Enquiry” button and we’ll be back to you once the new information is ready.

To see what we can do, below are last year’s party details.

ROCKING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE SHARED PARTIES
Our renowned party nights are back with a bang! Party with style in our iconic 13th century Tithe Barn is a magical setting when decked out in all its Christmas finery. Join us with your colleagues and friends for the best party night in town. Over 18’s only.

Arrival time is 7pm, with dinner served from 7.30pm and carriages at midnight.

PRIVATE CHRISTMAS PARTIES
If you are looking for a private Christmas party, then we can help. Simply click the "Quick Enquiry" button, enter your details, press send, and we'll be back to you very soon with talk it all through.

STAY THE NIGHT 
Rather not get a taxi home, then stay the night! We have 48 well-appointed bedrooms for you to get your glam on before heading out to the festivities and to relax and rest your dancing feet once the night draws to a close. Rooms are available at a 10% discount off our best available room only rate.

FESTIVE DINING
This year, spend quality time with friends and family by booking time together at The Kingfisher. Throughout the festive season we will be offering a delicious set Christmas menu followed by coffee and mince pies. The price is £28 per person for two courses and £34 for three courses. Dates are available from Wednesday 24thNovember 2025 and throughout December, excluding 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st December.

AFTERNOON TEA
For those of you who would rather go traditional and devour our very special festive afternoon tea, this includes delicate finger sandwiches, homemade scones, jam and clotted cream and a host of sweet festive treats. 

The price is £25 per person, and for an extra £5 you   can add mulled wine or Baileys, or for £6 extra Prosecco. Afternoon tea is served from 3pm to 5pm daily, and is available from Wednesday 26th November and throughout December, excluding 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st December.

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
Join us for the best night of the year! We will be hosting THE best party in Bedford. A chilled glass of Champagne on arrival followed by a sumptuous four course dinner, DJ, dancing and a glass of Prosecco and bacon rolls at midnight. Celebrations will go on until 1am - the only place to see in 2026.

Example of 2025 details:

ROCKING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE SHARED PARTIES
Glass of Prosecco on arrival
Three course festive dinner
Coffee & mince pies
DJ & disco 

FESTIVE DINING
Choice of two or three courses

AFTERNOON TEA
Finger sandwiches
Homemade scones with jam & clotted cream
Sweet festive treats

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
Glass of Champagne on arrival
Four course dinner
DJ & disco
Glass of Prosecco and bacon rolls at midnight

The Kingfisher is a riverside pub with rooms located on the River Great Ouse and is close to the centre of Bedford. It is the county town of Bedfordshire with several museums and places of interest such as the old stone Bedford Bridge and the Dame Alice Almshouses.

It sits close to the A421 and is just 10 miles from the M1 and 8 miles from A1. It has 49 bedrooms and meeting space for up to 90 guests.