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3 photosImages not verifiedThe Bear Hotel is a charming historic coaching inn located in the heart of Wantage's Market Square, dating back centuries. This traditional English hotel combines period character with modern amenities, offering comfortable accommodation and dining facilities. The venue provides intimate meeting and event spaces suitable for small conferences, business meetings, and private dining events. With its central location in the historic market town of Wantage, birthplace of King Alfred the Great, guests have easy access to local attractions and the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. The hotel features a restaurant serving traditional British cuisine and a welcoming bar area.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Dining Room | 30 | — | 16 | 24 | 18 | — | — |
| Restaurant | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire, Basic AV.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Room hire and catering packages available on request. Rates vary by season and event type.
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2 Market Square, Wantage, OX12 8AB, United Kingdom
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The Bear Hotel is a verified hotel in Wantage, hosting up to 80 guests, with day delegate rates from £75. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Corporate, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, corporate conferences and board meetings, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 80 guests for dining events, 60 for meetings with tables
Standard AV equipment including projector, screen and Wi-Fi available
Full restaurant catering services available with varied menu options
On-site parking available, additional street parking nearby
The Bear Hotel is a charming historic coaching inn located in the heart of Wantage's Market Square, dating back centuries. This traditional English hotel combines period character with modern amenities, offering comfortable accommodation and dining facilities. The venue provides intimate meeting and event spaces suitable for small conferences, business meetings, and private dining events. With its central location in the historic market town of Wantage, birthplace of King Alfred the Great, guests have easy access to local attractions and the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. The hotel features a restaurant serving traditional British cuisine and a welcoming bar area.
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