The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

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£1,498 - £9,995 for a package
Up to 120
113 Bedrooms
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With a stunning location that overlooks the River Ouse, The Bedford Swan Hotel is an elegant wedding venue, and perfect for your special day.
The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa Pricing & Costs

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£1,498
Maximum Price
£9,995
Intimate package - £3495 Package - 30 day guests and 50 evening guest included Duke package - £6995 - 60 day guests and 100 evening guest included Duchess package - £9995 - 70 day guests and 100 evening guest included Twilight Package - £3250 based on 100 guests all day. This package entails an evening reception only. Micro Weddings also available at a bespoke quote
What is included in this pricing:
Canapés included
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
City Hotel
Venue
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
150
No. of Bedrooms
113
Sleeps No. of People
225
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

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

Venue

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

Food and Drink

In-house Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Alcohol Licence
In-House Wine List
Halal Catering
The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa Full Description
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
Reviews
(20)
Louise Jones
Happy couple married in September
October 2023
Our wedding was seamless from start to finish!
110% recommend this amazing hotel. It's attentive staff, talented chefs and location. We very recently held our wedding at The Swan. It was seamless from start to finish. From initial correspondence with Sommy in events to the amazing on the day staff lead by the epic Charlotte. Go Swan Hotel, you made our day so special ❤️
Louise
Wedding: August
December 2023
Lovely wedding
Went for a wedding was a lovely area
Megan turner and Jason Turner
Happy couple married in August
August 2023
Best wedding day
We had our wedding on Saturday was a wonderful day and a magical day thank you so much for all your help and making sure everything goes so smoothly, we want to say thank you to the new guy who was on the bar in the coach room, we also want to say thank you to Stuart sommy and Charlotte for they’re wonderful help to set everything all up perfect of how we wanted it all to be.
Sommy Woolley
Wedding: August
December 2023
Amazing private dinner for 20 with an overnight stay and breakfast
just wanted to take a moment to thank you and all of The Team at The Swan for the most amazing time during our stay. Nothing was too much trouble from the time we checked in until we checked out. I’d like to thank Stuart for being very attentive and going overboard to meet our needs. Most of all we’d like to congratulate Ellie. I believe she has only worked at The Swan for a couple of weeks but her focus and enthusiasm is there for everyone to see. The guest of honour was thrilled with his birthday surprise which was made very special by everyone playing a big part in the proceedings. The food was piping hot and delicious and the function went without a hitch. The bedrooms were very comfortable and a couple of our party commented on how ‘dog friendly’ actually means that. Standards are not compromised in any way when a four legged friend is also staying in the room. They are also made very welcome in the public areas.
Sommy Woolley
Wedding: August
December 2023
Great experience for our Hen party
Excellent night for our hen party. Mel was amazing and really looked after us all night and nothing was too much trouble and she was very attentive. Thank you very much. Hotel rooms are also very nice and comfortable.
Jeanette
Happy couple married in July
August 2023
Wedding weekend
My husband and I had our Wedding Ceremony and Reception at The Swan in May this year. The hotel is in a great location, not a perfect setting for some real photo opportunities. The initial call to check availability, reserving rooms and putting a package together, right through to the day itself, the Events Team were friendly, professional and efficient. The whole weekend was full of love and laughs and I can`t thank Sommy and Charlotte enough for their help in making our Wedding really special.
The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa Location & Contact Details

Address

Bedford, Bedfordshire, England

Nearest Town

Bedford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M1

Nearest Train Station

Bedford

Nearest Airport

Luton

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Frequently Asked Questions
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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