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Historic Hotel & Conference Centre

The Bear Hotel Hungerford

Hungerford, South East England — RG17 0EL

120

Max Capacity

FROM

£250

Per Day

4.5

34 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Bear Hotel is a charming historic coaching inn located in the heart of Hungerford, Berkshire. Dating back centuries, this traditional English hotel combines period character with modern amenities, making it an ideal venue for meetings, conferences, and special events. The hotel offers several flexible meeting rooms that can accommodate groups from intimate boardroom meetings to larger conferences of up to 120 delegates. Located on the picturesque high street of this market town, The Bear provides easy access to major transport links while offering a peaceful retreat from city life. The venue features original oak beams, period features, and well-appointed facilities including modern AV equipment, complimentary WiFi, and dedicated event coordination services.

Room Capacities

theatre

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

reception

120

dining

banquet

Pricing

Day rates from £250

Day delegate rates from £35 per person including refreshments. Room hire only from £150. Wedding packages available. Rates vary by season and availability.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Parking

Restaurant

Bar

Period features

Garden

Historic building

Event coordination

Catering services

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Lectern

Ideal For

Business MeetingsConferencesTrainingWorkshopsWedding ReceptionsPrivate Dining

Location & Access

41 Charnham Street, Hungerford RG17 0EL

Hungerford railway station 0.3 miles - direct trains to London Paddington (1 hour), Reading (25 minutes). Regular bus services to Newbury and surrounding areas. M4 Junction 14 approximately 4 miles.

Limited on-site parking available. Additional public parking in town centre within 200 metres. Free parking available for residents and event attendees.

Wheelchair accessible