Meeting Rooms in Bedford

Offering an exceptional location for your next meeting in Bedford, nestled in picturesque parkland, our inspirational venue provides professional meeting and training rooms that combine state-of-the-art technology with flexible space options. Our tranquil atmosphere fosters innovation. As a premier conference centre located in Silsoe, Bedfordshire, we are ideally positioned to host your next corporate meeting or event. Wrest Park is the perfect choice for businesses seeking high-quality meeting rooms in Bedford.

We can accommodate hybrid meetings with both in-person and 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 at no additional cost. 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 ready for business. Our location just off the A6 also provides excellent links to regional hubs like Milton Keynes, Stevenage, and Hitchin, with London accessible in approximately 45 minutes via the nearby Thameslink rail service.

Our Available Meeting Rooms

The Conference Room,
From £252.00 + VAT

Our Conference Room is located in Capability House. It is the largest of our meeting rooms and has a maximum capacity of 60 delegates.

The 1 to 1 Meeting Room,
From £10.50 + VAT Per Hour

The 1 to 1 Meeting Room in Endeavour House is set up with a boardroom style table, with chairs (perfect for small meetings, client consultations, interviews).

The Boardroom,
From £41.50 + VAT Per Hour

The Boardroom in Capability House holds a maximum of 12 delegates, is permanently set up in a boardroom style.

The 1 to 1 Meeting Room,
From £10.50 + VAT Per Hour

These rooms are a great space to hold 1 -1 meetings with your team, to take calls outside the office, join meetings online, or to get on with a task out of the office without interruption.

Room 111, Capability House,
From £10.50 + VAT Per Hour

Our Small Meeting Rooms are set up with a meeting table and chairs, offering a professional but comfortable space, with access to our FREE wi-fi.

The 1 to 1 Meeting Room,
From £10.50 + VAT Per Hour

These rooms are a great space to hold 1 -1 meetings with your team, to take calls outside the office, join meetings online, or to get on with a task out of the office without interruption.

The Training Room,
From £36 + VAT Per Hour

The Training Room in Enterprise House can seat up to 18 u-shape and 20 in a classroom layout. It is ideal for larger meetings not requiring IT facilities.

Here’s What We Have to Offer

  • Central for access to Bedford, Luton, M1 and A1
  • Meeting rooms for 2 to 60 delegates
  • On-site cafe and catering available
  • Ample free parking with over 400 spaces
  • Located within a magnificent country house setting
  • Flexible booking by the hour, half-day, or full-day
  • A professional and dedicated space for meetings away from the distractions of a standard office

Our Range of Meeting Rooms and Event Spaces in Bedford

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, making us a top choice for meeting room hire in Bedford.

Meeting Room Specifications and Pricing

To help you find the perfect space, here is a breakdown of our primary meeting rooms in Bedford. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Room Type Location Capacity / Configuration Starting Price (ex. VAT)
The Conference Room Capability House Up to 60 (Theatre), 22 (Boardroom) From £252.00 per day
The Boardroom Capability House Up to 12 (Boardroom Style) From £41.50 per hour
The Training Room Enterprise House Up to 18 (U-Shape), 20 (Classroom) From £36.00 per hour
Small Meeting Room All Buildings Up to 4 delegates From £10.50 per hour
Private Day Office All Buildings Up to 2 delegates (9am–5pm) £60.00 per day

Additional delegates can be added to our Day Offices for a small supplementary fee. Our flexible booking system makes securing the ideal meeting room in Bedford simple and efficient.

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Benefits of Our Meeting Rooms in Bedford

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 bespoke catering packages at competitive prices – simply let us know your specific requirements and preferred serving time! Options range from a full buffet lunch to light refreshments. While we don’t have a private bar on site, our catering team can arrange a full beverage service to suit your event needs. Your delegates can enjoy refreshments, meals or collaborative discussions in our elegantly furnished breakout 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 clickshare 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, 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 town centre, we offer convenience without compromising on quality or amenities. This flexibility makes our meeting 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 Bedford Swan Hotel and Woodland Manor Hotel.

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The key features of our meeting rooms in Bedford

  • Ultrafast fibre broadband
  • Break out space
  • Hybrid meeting facilities
  • On site catering
  • Ample free parking including 4 EV charging points
  • Manned reception to handle registration
  • A range of rooms provide options for social distancing requirements
  • Easy access from Bedford, Milton Keynes, and Luton

Christine O’Sullivan – Silsoe Spray Applications

“A very positive experience! Our visitors were welcomed with flexible catering options. They enjoyed a comfortable environment benefitting from good presentational and meeting facilities. All staff went to great lengths to make the event a great success.”

Diane Chapman – CHUMS

“Nothing is very much trouble for the staff at Wrest Park, lovely lunches can be ordered, freshly brewed coffee and tea, and a warm welcome in the beautiful Wrest Park countryside. I am never disappointed with the rooms, parking, or IT when booking with Wrest Park.”

Alison Newnham – Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire

“The staff at WPE are excellent, always flexible and willing to assist wherever possible. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The variety of the type of rooms available to hire, with varying layout configurations means that there is normally one available, some even at short notice. The system is easy to book, with many rooms having IT equipment available, so ideal for all types of meetings held, from Board meetings to interviews, whether requiring the use of sharing PowerPoints or holding online. WPE Catering is facilitated by The Avenue Kitchen, having food suitable for all requirements and various dietary needs. All occasions can be facilitated, from a formal business lunch meeting to a celebratory afternoon tea – always delicious. Hosting a business meeting within the venues of WPE is a great way for small companies to create a highly professional impression with external stakeholders.”

Diane Chapman – CHUMS

“Nothing is very much trouble for the staff at Wrest Park, lovely lunches can be ordered, freshly brewed coffee and tea, and a warm welcome in the beautiful Wrest Park countryside. I am never disappointed with the rooms, parking, or IT when booking with Wrest Park.”

Adam Humphries – Barnes Robertson Financial Planning

“The meeting rooms at Wrest Park Enterprise are brilliant, they are situated in a great location, and the facilities are more than sufficient to hold meetings with my clients. The meeting rooms are easy to book and are looked after well by the Wrest Park Enterprise Staff. The rooms have catering services that can be used, along with the required IT facilities. The parking at Wrest Park is excellent as there are many available spaces, which is free parking”

Elaine O’Sullivan – NHS

“I absolutely would recommend Wrest Park Enterprise as a place to have meetings and utilise flexible workspace. Not only is this a beautiful countryside location surrounded by history which is relaxing, calm and gives our staff a very positive experience. It also offers ample parking, spacious clean rooms, accommodating friendly staff and flexible food selection which caters for range of dietary requirements.”

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

“I just want to firstly thank you and all the team for their support yesterday in helping us run a complex day so smoothly. Really do appreciate all the teams support.”

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, making us a leading choice for meeting rooms in Bedford.

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 meeting 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 and conference management in Bedford, 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 meeting room in Bedford. 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 Bedford meeting 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.

Book Your Meeting Room in Bedford Today

Ready to find the perfect venue? Our booking system is easy to use and our team is ready to help you organise a successful event. To inquire about availability or to arrange a tour of our meeting rooms, please contact us.

Call our team today on 01525 306000 or request a callback through our website.

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