Marriage / civil partnership venues in Bedford Borough

Approved venues

Bedford Register Office (Statutory fee ceremony / formation)

At Bedford Register Office we offer a statutory fee marriage or civil partnership which is for the couple and two witnesses only. No other guests are permitted.

This is a basic ceremony / formation in a busy office which we also use for birth, death, notice of marriage or civil partnership appointments. Marriage ceremonies and civil partnership formations are subject to availability.

Bedford Register Office is located within the Old Town Hall. If you book a register office ceremony, the ‘place of marriage’ is Bedford Register Office.

There are no parking facilities at Bedford Register Office, but Bedford town centre has extensive accessible car parking just a short walk away, or you can be dropped off outside. The car parks nearby comprise of a mixture of multi-storey and open surface car parks with payment systems ranging from pay and display to pay on foot. Further information can be found on our parking pages

To book your ceremony, please go to our book a marriage or civil partnership page.

The Old Town Hall

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Inside the Old Town Hall set up for a ceremony

The Old Town Hall is an approved venue for marriages and civil partnerships. 

The Old Town Hall is located right in the heart of Bedford just a stone's throw from the River Great Ouse and its picturesque Embankment. The Old Town Hall can take up to a maximum of 80 people (including the couple, all guests, two registrars and any photographers / videographers). The upholstered Mayor's Seat offers a unique backdrop for photos. 

Multiple weddings may be held each day (not Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year's Day).

The venue offers an induction loop for anyone with hearing impairments and a lift to all levels. No additional room decorations or flowers are permitted at the Old Town Hall.

There are no parking facilities at the Old Town Hall, but Bedford town centre has extensive accessible car parking just a short walk away, or you can be dropped off outside. The car parks nearby comprise of a mixture of multi-storey and open surface car parks with payment systems ranging from pay and display to pay on foot. Further information can be found on our parking page. 

To book your ceremony, please go to our book a marriage or civil partnership page.

Other approved venues (independent)

Barns Hotel
Cardington Road
Bedford
MK44 3SA

Bassmead Manor
Staploe
St. Neots
PE19 5JB

Bedford School
De Parys Avenue
Bedford
MK40 2TU 

Bedford Swan Hotel
The Embankment
Bedford
MK40 1RW 

Danish Camp
Chapel Lane
Wilington
MK44 3QG

Bedford Mercure Hotel
2 St Mary's Street
Bedford
MK42 0AR

The Grand Hall
Bromham Road
Bedford
MK40 2BS

Tofte Manor
Souldrop Road
Sharnbrook
MK44 1HH

Woodland Manor Hotel 
Green lane
Clapham
MK41 6EP

Terms and conditions for all bookings

Please refer to our terms and conditions documents regarding refunds in the event of a cancellation:

How to get your venue approved for marriages and civil partnerships

Our approved premises for weddings and civil partnerships webpage explains how you can get your venue approved for marriages and civil partnerships, including:

  • What kind of premises can be licensed?
  • Who can complete the application?
  • How to apply to become an approved venue?
  • What to include in your application?