Civil ceremony venues near Bedford

Compare 13 civil ceremony venues in and around Bedford, all within about 8 miles, from unusual venues, barn venues and hotel venues. Local venues only, so your guests won't have far to travel.

Venues: 13
Largest holds: 250 guests
With accommodation: 8
Licensed for ceremonies: 12

Includes venues that host similar events. Check the details with the venue.

Beadlow Manor Hotel & Golf Club

Golf club · Beadlow · Up to 150 guestsGolf club and 20-bedroom hotel on Ampthill Road near Shefford, with the Manhattan Suite overlooking the course and lake for rec…Your venue? Claim it free

Bedford School

Unusual space · Bedford · Up to 220 guestsHistoric independent school on De Parys Avenue that hires out its buildings and chapel for weddings, with a civil ceremony lice…Your venue? Claim it free

Clophill Eco Lodges

Unusual space · Clophill · Up to 120 guestsWoodland venue on Old Church Path, Clophill, built around the ruins of a historic church, with eco lodges sleeping around 25 gu…Your venue? Claim it free

Danish Camp

Unusual space · Willington · Up to 120 guestsNorwegian-style log cabin beside the River Great Ouse at Willington, licensed for civil ceremonies, with a marquee option for b…Your venue? Claim it free

Country house · Marston Moretaine · Up to 140 guestsMoated Tudor manor house in Marston Moretaine. It hosts ceremonies in the house and larger receptions using a marquee on the fr…Your venue? Claim it free

Newton Park Barn

Barn · Newton Blossomville · Up to 170 guestsFamily-run farm venue in the north-west tip of Bedfordshire with a tythe barn, lakes and orchard, and ceremony spots both indoo…Your venue? Claim it free

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Shuttleworth

Country house · Old Warden · Up to 240 guestsVictorian mansion in Old Warden Park, home of the Shuttleworth aviation collection and Swiss Garden. Ceremonies and dinners tak…Your venue? Claim it free

The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

Hotel · Bedford · Up to 150 guestsHistoric riverside hotel on Bedford's Embankment with a thermal spa. It offers wedding packages and also caters for meetings, c…Your venue? Claim it free

The Clophill Centre

Barn · ClophillRural venue at Clophill with a barn, treehouse suite and a fenced meadow for marquees or tipis. It offers civil ceremonies and…Your venue? Claim it free

The Forest Centre

Function room · Marston Moretaine · Up to 220 guestsVisitor centre in Millennium Country Park with a cafe for evening hire and several rooms for meetings, weddings and parties.Your venue? Claim it free

The Mill Sharnbrook

Hotel · Sharnbrook · Up to 200 guestsRiverside mill with guest rooms on Mill Road, Sharnbrook, licensed for civil ceremonies and using a permanent heated marquee fo…Your venue? Claim it free

The Tithe Barn at The Kingfisher

Barn · Bedford · Up to 250 guestsConverted tithe barn by the River Great Ouse on the eastern edge of Bedford, with around 49 bedrooms on site. A pavilion can be…Your venue? Claim it free

Woodland Manor Hotel

Hotel · Clapham · Up to 150 guestsCountry house hotel in wooded grounds on the edge of Bedford, with around 34 bedrooms. It is licensed for civil ceremonies and…Your venue? Claim it free

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Civil ceremony venues near Bedford: common questions

How many civil ceremony venues near bedford are there?

Shire Venues lists 13 civil ceremony venues near bedford. New venues are added regularly, and venues can claim their free listing to add photos and full details.

Which civil ceremony venues near bedford hold the most guests?

The largest listed capacities are The Tithe Barn at The Kingfisher (up to 250), Shuttleworth (up to 240), Bedford School (up to 220). Always confirm numbers for your layout with the venue.

Which civil ceremony venues near bedford have accommodation?

8 of them list accommodation on site, including Clophill Eco Lodges, Newton Park Barn, Beadlow Manor Hotel & Golf Club.

Is it free to enquire?

Yes. Searching and enquiring on Shire Venues is free. Your enquiry goes straight to the venue and you book with them directly.