The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

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£1,498 - £9,995 for a package
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113 Bedrooms
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Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, this elegant hotel in the heart of Bedford overlooks the River Ouse; the perfect location for a fairy-tale wedding. This stunning venue has beautiful 18th-century architecture and an impressive outlook onto the river, perfect for wedding photos. The Bedford Swan is a licensed venue for civil ceremonies meaning that you can keep your wedding and reception all in the one place and the guests can enjoy staying the night in our luxury rooms, keeping travel to a minimum.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Sommy
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! The Team are delighted to hear you are considering the Bedford Swan Hotel to celebrate your special day and please be assured that we will do our utmost to make this occasion successful. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your requirements for the day and for you to view our facilities. Should you require any assistance with your enquiry please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be delighted to help you!

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2

Overview of The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

Wedding Venue Type
City Hotel / Venue
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
150
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
113
Sleeps No. of People
225
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Open Flame Permitted
Spa On-Site
Water View
City View
Pet Friendly

Wedding Catering

In-house Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Alcohol Licence
In-House Wine List
Halal Catering

Pricing for The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

Packages (total price)
£1,498 - £9,995
Number of guests included: 0
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Reviews for The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa
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Maureen & Andy
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
Our fantastic Wedding Day
An amazing venue for a Wedding. Ourselves and our guests had the best day. The staff were attentive to our needs throughout the day. The Stateroom was a beautiful room with lovely views over the river, ideal for wedding pics. Would definitely recommend this venue for a function or just an overnight stay.
Alice
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
The day really was perfect
The day really was perfect. Sommy, Stuart and I think her name was holly, really did make the day perfect and we will 100% be visiting again to relive those memories. The swan is a beautiful venue that we have visited multiple times prior to the wedding and we will definitely recommend it to our friends and family. Thank you so much for all your hard work and for the perfect wedding day and for our lovely gift also. It was such a special touch!
Maureen and Andy
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
The day flowed perfectly
Myself and Andy Would like to say a huge thank you to Sommy, Stuart, Dan, Katy and all of the staff at the hotel that helped to make our Wedding Day very special. From the very start of the planning, right through to the actual day, always available to answer any questions we had (and there were quite few) lol. The day flowed perfectly, the food was excellent, everything was what we wanted and could not have wished for a better venue. All of our guests had a fabulous time, we could not of asked for anything more. Thank you once again and hope I see you soon, when I officiate at more of your weddings.
Michelle
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Made our dream a reality
Thank you so much for your hard work making sure everything was prepared for our wedding, and to Stuart and all the staff on the day. We loved how they set the room out, it looked stunning. The meal was amazing and everything went to plan. You made our dream a reality and we can't thank you enough. The rooms we all stayed in were beautiful. We still had the most amazing day, and would definitely recommend you to anyone for their wedding.
Katie
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Swan hotel fulfilled absolutely everything
We got married here in July 2024. From start to finish the team at the Swan hotel fulfilled absolutely everything that we could have dreamed of for our fabulous wedding day. No request was too big for them. The communication from the team throughout was consistently quick and having one point of contact was really helpful. We had the most magical wedding day and can’t recommend this venue enough. We also visited the venue prior to our wedding for a spa break and had a wonderful time, the spa is clean and so relaxing! Having stayed in both a standard double room and the wedding suite I can say the cleanliness is exceptional and both rooms provided a more than comfortable stay. Highly recommend for spa / stay / wedding!
Sarah McCaffrey
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Beautiful
Sommy, Stuart and the team went above and beyond to ensure our day was perfect. Nothing was too much trouble and everyone from the reception staff to the waiting staff, chefs and the events team were so friendly. We can’t thank you enough
Zilong and Xiang
Happy couple married in July
July 2024
Everything is perfect
Amie, Thank you very much for your help. Everything is perfect. We like it a lot.
Lizzy
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
An amazing day
It all went to plan and was an amazing day. Definitely, one I will not forget! Thank you so much.
Carol
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
A very good day
It was a very good day and the room was everything we wanted.
Dan and Louisa
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
The most perfect and magical day
We got married at the Swan last week and had the most perfect, magical and incredible day. Thanks so much to Sommy, Maddie, India and the whole team for making our day so unforgettable and perfect. I stayed in the honeymoon suite the night before to get ready in, then had the ceremony in the State Room and booked both the Coach Room and the terrace for our reception. Having everything at the same venue was just ideal. We then got some gorgeous photos along the Embankment - we're awaiting the professional photos from the photographer! I couldn't recommend this venue more. It really was just perfect.

Location & Contact Details for The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

Wedding Venue Address

Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Bedford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M1

Nearest Train Station

Bedford

Nearest Airport

Luton

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

All of our weddings are the best! We can't decide on only one!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

To always remember that their day is for themselves to enjoy as well as their family and friends. Wedding planning can be overwhelming but remember to plan each element one step at a time as ask any family and friends for help, as well as the team here at the Swan!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Each of the weddings that take place at the Swan have their own personal touches, that is why we love our couples as they really make sure the day represents themselves so we're not able to choose!

Describe The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa in 5 adjectives

Charming, Elegant, Stylish, Historic, Romantic

Where’s the best photo spot at The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Outside the hotel by the river. In addition, we have wonderful picture spots within the hotel.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

We have had a few from reality TV stars to UK TV shows

What’s your favourite canapé?

Either the Crispy Bocconcini, Balsamic Tomato with Basil or the Honey, Sesame and Soy Glazed Chicken

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Wedding cake, we save a couple of slices for our couples so that they can take this back to their room and enjoy it as it tends to go quite quickly during the party. Also, our SCROCCHIARELLA Goats cheese and red onion, rocket, balsamic, Italian tomato sauce, Mozzarella pizza is amazing from our restaurant/room service menu.

What is The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa most unique feature?

Our historic elements of the hotel, such as our staircase leading to one of our ceremony rooms which has been there for thousands of years!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

That we are able to cater for all of our guests that joins us at The Bedford Swan. We have kept our historic charm but modernized areas of the hotel which guests and staff love.

Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftComplimentary beverage on show round