The Longholme

The Longholme Lake side cafe in Bedford - Established in May 2017
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This June you can enjoy a rainbow cake in support of 🏳️‍🌈 available everyday. The rainbow cake is also our charity cake...
07/06/2026

This June you can enjoy a rainbow cake in support of 🏳️‍🌈 available everyday. The rainbow cake is also our charity cake of the month. Every slice sold will contribute a £0.50 donation to in support of people living with and battling Cancer. Share the love, eat cake!!

Join us on Saturday August 1st and 29th for a very special collaborative service with Patisserie Sheree. Linen tables, f...
06/06/2026

Join us on Saturday August 1st and 29th for a very special collaborative service with Patisserie Sheree. Linen tables, fine bone china, live piano and acoustic sounds, with Champagne, lakeside! A splash of sophisticated paradise on Longholme Island. Likely to sell out, booking required.

Seating times are:
14:00 - 14:15 - 14:30 - 14:45
Experience is up to 2 hours per sitting.

£28pp with tea and coffee included for the duration. £33 includes a welcome glass of champagne. Decide on the day, but book now!

Bookings close:
Tuesday 28th July for August 1st
Tuesday 25th August for August 29th

Say hello to this lovely lot! It’s the crew aboard ‘The unsinkable 2.0’ taking part in the 2026 river festival raft race...
20/05/2026

Say hello to this lovely lot! It’s the crew aboard ‘The unsinkable 2.0’ taking part in the 2026 river festival raft race.
Sponsored by us, team ‘Longholme and away’ will be putting the others through their paces on Sunday July 19th 2026 in a homemade man powered vessel down the river! All for a good cause in support of cancer aid services at Addenbrooke’s Hospital - you can help! Purchase a slice of Charity cake OR enjoy a Longholme hash with each purchase generating a 0.50p donation towards the charity from June 1st - July 17th. more information about the race at

Make the most of our free online booking tool on the website. As we start to reach high season, booking ahead is recomme...
10/05/2026

Make the most of our free online booking tool on the website. As we start to reach high season, booking ahead is recommended for the best experience. Tables of 8+ please contact us via email.

18/04/2026

Congratulations to the couple who got engaged today while on board one of our boats on Longholme lake! 🥂 first one we know about in our 9 years here.
Many happy returns and years together, we loved this. ❤️

Back again by popular demand we present later openings from June 26th - August 28th 2026 for Fish and Chip suppers. Book...
09/04/2026

Back again by popular demand we present later openings from June 26th - August 28th 2026 for Fish and Chip suppers. Booking highly recommended, reservations open 3 month ahead and can be made online at www.thelongholme.com

Peak time boat hire is back!! 🚣‍♀️ open weekends 10am - 3pm , bank holidays and all through the summer hols. Shop ahead...
03/04/2026

Peak time boat hire is back!! 🚣‍♀️ open weekends 10am - 3pm , bank holidays and all through the summer hols. Shop ahead, combine with mini golf and get the best rates at www.thelongholme.com

Have a fantastic long Easter weekend everyone. We’re here if you’re passing, or make a thing and book a table at: www.th...
02/04/2026

Have a fantastic long Easter weekend everyone. We’re here if you’re passing, or make a thing and book a table at: www.thelongholme.com 🐣 🐰 🌼

PLEASE NOTE as of 30/03 - 2pm new applications will be held. Due to a very high interest and application rate. All avail...
29/03/2026

PLEASE NOTE as of 30/03 - 2pm new applications will be held. Due to a very high interest and application rate. All available interview slots have either been booked or already offered.

Join our 2026 seasonal team! Applications are
Open until April 2nd 2026 for junior or experienced staff that are aged 17+ and available for work on both Saturdays and Sunday and more. We get lots of interest in these role and only have a limited availability. Be quick, apply today. More information and how to apply at www.thelongholme.com become part of the season 9’s dream team!

Coffee catering available with ‘floss’ our mobile cafe solution that comes to you! Available for private, corporate and ...
21/03/2026

Coffee catering available with ‘floss’ our mobile cafe solution that comes to you! Available for private, corporate and public events with volume. Catering in the Bedfordshire area and beyond. Quality coffee and cafe services backed by years of experience you can trust. Make your event shine with our vintage coffee trailer catering services.

☕️ specialty grade espresso based drinks
🧊 iced coffees / smoothies / shakes
🍰 locally baked premium goods
🌳 remote catering available
😊 experienced reliable friendly team
💎 stand out unique vintage vehicle

Contact us at [email protected] with info about your event for an idea on prices / availability and bespoke packages.

Address

The Longholme Cafe, Longholme Lake Buildings, The Embankment
Bedford
MK403QF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

01234 954913

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