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The Rufus Centre

Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, England, MK45 1AH
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About us

Located in a beautiful part of the central Bedfordshire countryside, The Rufus Centre is one of Bedfordshire’s dedicated conference venues. The Rufus Centre offers excellent service to their clients at all times. The Centre has six spacious meeting rooms of various sizes, suitable for any event between 2 to 200 people. Here at The Rufus Centre, our dedicated team will work with you to ensure your Wedding reception is a memorable one and as relaxed and stress free as possible. Our large playing field is the perfect location for a glorious summer wedding marquee.

Venue Details

Total meeting space106,090 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity100
Seating capacity200
Built-
Renovated-
Venue typeSpecial event venues

Amenities

Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
106,090 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,583.3 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
7
Second largest room
592.0 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
100
Seating capacity
200
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
The Lockyer Suite
2,583.3 sq. ft.
52.5 x 49.2 sq. ft.
200
40
150
200
150
40
The Davis Suite
592.0 sq. ft.
27.9 x 21.3 sq. ft.
40
30
40
40
35
35
Moorfield
538.2 sq. ft.
29.5 x 18.0 sq. ft.
30
25
25
30
25
30
Woodfield
462.8 sq. ft.
25.9 x 17.7 sq. ft.
20
18
20
20
20
20
Warrenfield
269.1 sq. ft.
25.9 x 18.0 sq. ft.
20
20
20
20
20
20
Templefield
269.1 sq. ft.
14.8 x 18.0 sq. ft.
8
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8

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 14.9 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking

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Health and Safety

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