Meeting Rooms Bedfordshire
Offering an exceptional location, nestled in picturesque parkland, our inspirational venue provides meeting and training rooms featuring a fusion of state-of-the-art technology across a range of meeting rooms, all within a tranquil atmosphere that fosters innovation. As a premier conference centre in Bedfordshire, we are ideally situated to host your next corporate meeting or event.
We can accommodate hybrid meetings with limited in-person attendees and multiple virtual participants. Inquire with our reception team about how we can help you maintain connections with your network or remote teams.
Compact one-to-one meeting rooms and daily office spaces are also available for hire, and we provide a dedicated multi-faith room free of charge. With its strategic position, equidistant from Bedford town centre, Luton, and the A1/M1, Wrest Park offers abundant, easy access visitor parking and a warm welcome, ensuring your guests arrive relaxed and prepared for business. Our location also provides excellent links to regional hubs like Milton Keynes, Stevenage, and Hitchin.
Our Range of Meeting Rooms and Event Spaces
Wrest Park Business Centre boasts a diverse selection of fully equipped meeting and training rooms across our three buildings: Capability House, Enterprise House, and Endeavour House. Each space is designed to meet specific individual requirements.
- The Conference Room (Capability House): Our largest and most spacious room can seat a maximum of 60 delegates in a theatre style or 20 in a boardroom layout. This flexible space is perfect for conferences and events.
- The Boardroom (Capability House): Permanently set up in a classic boardroom style, this elegant room holds a maximum of 12 delegates, ideal for formal meetings.
- The Training Room (Enterprise House): This airy ground floor room is perfect for larger meetings and training sessions, with plenty of natural light. It can seat up to 20 delegates in a classroom layout.
- 1-to-1 Meeting Rooms: Situated across all three of our business centres, these rooms are perfect for smaller meetings of up to 3 delegates, interviews, or as a private day office.
Benefits of our meeting rooms in Bedfordshire
Our meeting rooms all feature access to premium high-speed fibre broadband and complimentary guest Wi-Fi, ensuring seamless connectivity throughout your stay. Several of our spaces are specially equipped to facilitate hybrid meetings with integrated camera and conference phone capabilities, allowing you to connect effortlessly with colleagues in Bedford and beyond.
Bookings include complimentary tea and coffee service for all attendees. Our helpful reception team can organise a bespoke catering package and competitive prices – simply let us know your specific requirements and preferred serving time! Options range from a full buffet lunch to light refreshments. Your delegates can enjoy refreshments, meals or collaborative discussions in our elegantly furnished break-out areas or on our scenic patio. After lunch, why not suggest a walk around our beautiful parkland covering 90 acres?
Our rooms are engineered to allow users to connect effortlessly using either our intuitive click-share system or direct HDMI connections for seamless screen sharing and presentations on the main display. A projector and PA system are available in our larger conference rooms. Comprehensive audiovisual equipment, notepads and pens, whiteboards, and flip charts are all included in the room rate at no extra cost. With technology standards that rival premium Bedford business centres, your presentations will run smoothly from start to finish.
Our versatile collection of meeting spaces accommodates everything from intimate 1-1 discussions and private day office requirements to formal gatherings hosting up to 60 delegates. Most venues can be reserved flexibly by the hour, half-day, or full day to suit your schedule. Reach out to our experienced team for comprehensive information on all available options and expert guidance on selecting the perfect space for your meeting needs. Located within easy reach of Bedford, we offer convenience without compromising on quality or amenities. This flexibility makes our rooms ideal for team building away days, break-out groups, or confidential corporate meetings.
An Inspirational Venue for Corporate Events
Escape the conventional and host your meetings and corporate gatherings in a setting that offers tranquillity and seclusion. Our recently refurbished event spaces provide a professional environment that minimises distractions and boosts productivity, helping your company create a highly professional impression. For guests requiring overnight stays, we are conveniently located near prominent hotels such as the Bedford Swan Hotel and Woodland Manor Hotel.
The key features of our meeting rooms
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Ultrafast fibre broadband
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Break out space
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Hybrid meeting facilities
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On site catering
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Ample free parking including 4 EV charging points
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Manned reception to handle registration
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A range of rooms provide options for social distancing requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike traditional hotel venues, Wrest Park operates as a dedicated conference centre with technology standards that rival premium Bedford business centres. Our corporate focus means flexible hourly booking, complimentary refreshments, and hybrid meeting capabilities that hotels typically charge extra for. While venues like the Woodland Manor Hotel offer country house elegance, we provide an inspirational venue combining parkland tranquillity with cutting-edge business technology at competitive rates.
Our versatile event spaces accommodate everything from intimate 1-to-1 meetings to conferences and events for up to 60 delegates. We provide fully equipped rooms on both the ground and first floors across three buildings. The Conference Room offers theatre-style seating for larger gatherings, while our elegant, smaller meeting spaces are perfect for boardroom discussions. Each space provides flexibility to meet individual requirements, from secluded break-out groups to formal presentations.
Absolutely. Every room features integrated AV equipment, including projector systems, ClickShare wireless presentation technology, and HDMI connections. Our hybrid meeting facilities feature cameras and conference phones, perfect for connecting remote teams. We provide comprehensive PA system capabilities, as well as whiteboards, flip charts, and notepads – all included at no additional cost. The recent refurbishment of our facilities ensures enterprise-grade Wi-Fi and ultrafast fibre broadband throughout.
Our on-site Avenue Kitchen offers a diverse range of catering options, from simple refreshments to full buffet lunch services. Every booking includes complimentary tea, coffee, and water. We can organise everything from formal business lunches to celebratory afternoon teas, accommodating all dietary requirements. Delegates can enjoy meals in our airy break-out areas or on our scenic patio, with the option for team-building walks around our magnificent acre parkland setting.
Our meeting space adapts to your needs – from U-shape training sessions to boardroom-style discussions. The recently refurbished facilities offer ample natural light and tranquil surroundings, making them ideally suited for focused work. We specialise in corporate away days, offering various package options that bespeak professionalism while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Social distancing requirements can be easily accommodated across our spacious, airy rooms.
We offer exceptional flexibility with hourly, half-day, and full-day booking options. Most venues can be reserved at short notice, and our experienced team provides guidance on selecting the perfect space. Located with easy access from the A1/M1, we are ideally positioned between Bedford, Luton, and Milton Keynes. Our 400+ parking spaces and manned reception ensure your meeting or event runs smoothly from registration through to conclusion.
Yes, we are leaders in hybrid meeting facilitation. Our rooms feature integrated camera systems, conference phones, and wireless presentation technology, enabling seamless connections between physical and virtual attendees. This makes us ideally suited for modern corporate requirements where teams combine in-person and remote participation.