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Hotel

The Bear Hotel

Wantage, South East England — OX12 8AB

Max Capacity

FROM

£75

Per Day

4.8

16 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

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.

Room Capacities

theatre

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

reception

dining

banquet

Pricing

Day rates from £75

Room hire and catering packages available on request. Rates vary by season and event type.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Bar

Historic Building

Central Location

Meeting Rooms

Private Dining

Traditional Decor

WiFi

AV Equipment

Catering Available

Business Center

Meeting Rooms

Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Ideal For

Business MeetingsConferencesWedding ReceptionsPrivate DiningTraining SessionsCelebrations

Location & Access

2 Market Square, Wantage OX12 8AB

Wantage is served by regular bus services connecting to Didcot Parkway railway station (8 miles) with direct trains to London Paddington. Oxford is 15 miles away with excellent rail connections.

Public car parks available within 100 meters in Market Square and nearby streets. Limited on-street parking available.

Wheelchair accessible