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Please visit our Covid-19 response page before you visit. 

Please note tables cannot be booked in advance and are allocated only on arrival.

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Longholme Life

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The jewel in the crown

Hidden back from the main road over the river you can find us on Longholme Island between the upper & lower Great River Ouse. Join us for breakfast, lunch or hire one of our boats. Our humble venue is open to all and has been refurbished to benefit all who use the river & local area. The Longholme Café sits lake side with ever changing views, plentiful wildlife and a guarantee that you and your party take away with you something that we like to call 'The Longholme Life'  - let us look after you, enjoy the view, love the people your with and let us do the rest. 

Eggs on toast at The Longholme in Bedford, Brunch at it best

Variety is life

With many years hospitality experience, this independent cafe in Bedford won't let you down. We are one of the few places to offer recreational boat hire in Bedfordshire & proud of it. Our food and beverage choices have been carefully selected and lovingly prepared to ensure the best quality at an affordable price. We pride ourselves on good coffee and local fresh foods with regular seasonal changes and special dishes available. 

Card payments welcome.


Breakfast buns at The Longholme in Bedford, Brunch at it best

Say hello!

Managed locally by Tom & Andreas we're on site daily making things work. We would love your feedback and your support as we grow the site to add more activities and attractions in the coming months & years.  

You can contact us via our social sites, in person or here: hello@thelongholme.com

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Quality Food

Homemade Drinks

Quality Food

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Order from our menu or pick from our display fridge. Don't forget our dedicated children's choices & delicious fresh cakes!


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Great Coffee

Homemade Drinks

Quality Food

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Ground to order every time. 

We love coffee and want you to enjoy every cup with us. All varieties served with decaffeinated choices & Organic herbal teas also available. 

our coffee

Homemade Drinks

Homemade Drinks

Homemade Drinks

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This summer try our homemade lemonade or one of our iced coffees. Enjoy them to stay or to take away 

in a biodegradable cup on your walk.


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Our Sister site

Homemade Drinks

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Rewarding loyalty - 

Collect stamps on hot drinks and get one on us! T&C's apply. 

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Dogs welcome

Our Sister site

Our Sister site

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With lots of places to roam and run The Embankment is a perfect dog walk, more so with a coffee or light breakfast


Our Sister site

Our Sister site

Our Sister site

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Fresh juice, smoothies, great coffee

 18 hole putting, table tennis + more 

Across the river in Russell Park.

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Other Services

Boat Hire

The Gelato Cart

The Gelato Cart

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'ROW ROW ROW YOUR BOAT'


The Iconic Viking boats are back! 

Boat hire available daily. 

 Closed for winter 2020  

HIRE BOATS

The Gelato Cart

The Gelato Cart

The Gelato Cart

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Scooping during high season in fair weather. Some of the best local artisan Gelato supplied by Gelato Johns of Bedford. 

Closed for winter 2020 

Putting

The Gelato Cart

Putting

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Just across the river in Russell Park you can enjoy putting. Our 18 hole course is available during high season from April - October.

   Closed for winter 2020  


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New for 2021

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Cash value pre paid cards or experiences they will love! Buy online, redeem using e-voucher on site and enjoy.  

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