The Shakespeare Hotel in Bedford is an independently owned hotel, bar and restaurant. The Shakespeare Hotel is set along a tree lined Avenue located within walking distance to Bedford main line train station and Bedford town centre.

For that very special occasion, The Shakespeare Hotel is the perfect setting, be it for a wedding reception, a civil wedding ceremony, business conference, social function, birthday party or anniversary.

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The Shakespeare Hotel has established an excellent reputation as a conference venue due to its a well equipped function room catering for up to 120 delegates.

The Shakespeare Hotel Bedford is conveniently located for the commercial, historic and recreational centres of Bedford. Nearby places of interest include: Woburn Abbey and Game Reserve, Kimbolton Castle, the Shuttleworth Veteran and Duxford Aircraft collections. The hotel is within comutable driving distance of Cambridge, London, Milton Keynes & Northampton.

Weddings at Shakespeare Hotel

For that very memorable wedding, The Shakespeare is undoubtedly one of the most romantic venues available, conveniently located, seating up to 100 in the Function Room and up to 140 for buffet settings. We also cater for those who want "all the trimmings" that the hotel can provide.

The "Romeo's" part of R & J's offers a brasserie style of setting. "Juliet's" is a more traditional style and is available for parties, weddings, and conferences. Wedding Breakfast prices start at £25.00 per person. For evening occasions, buffets start at £9.25 per person. The wine list is very reasonably priced and drinks at the bar are at pub prices.

Conferences & Meetings

The Shakespeare Hotel has established an excellent reputation as a conference venue due to its a well equipped function room catering for up to 120 delegates.

For conferences, management and executive meetings. The Shakespeare offers an ideal venue. The Conference room can be set up in a number of styles. Capacities are up to 120 Theatre Style, 30 Boardroom, and 30 Open U. The equipment available for hire includes Overhead projector and screen, TV / Video / DVD PLayer and Flip Chart.

The Shakespeare's location is very convenient to the main line railway station. It also enjoys ease of access to the A6, A428, and M1 (junction 13). Adequate car parking is normally available at the front of the hotel.