The Bedford Hotel, Tavistock, Devon

28/08/2026

Jazz Sunday Lunch at The Bedford | Sunday 6th September.

Spend Sunday with us in the relaxed surroundings of the Bedford for our ever-popular Jazz Sunday Lunch.

Enjoy a traditional three-course Sunday Lunch, showcasing the best seasonal Devon produce, while our house jazz band, Desperate Measures, provide the perfect accompaniment.

Good food, good company and great live Jazz

Three courses £40 per person

To book your table, call us on 01822 613221 or book online www.bedford-hotel.co.uk/dine

12/08/2026

How beautiful is the light shining on Dartmoor in the distance ? Thank you for sharing this wonderful Tavistock scene Captured by Ryan B

Kept it local yesterday on an evening walk with the dog, The light on the distant moors was the winner here!

Tavistock 📍

fans hope you all had a great weekend 😀

06/08/2026

Summer at the Bedford Hotel is all about making family memories together, and this August, children stay free when sharing your room. Whether it’s a one night stopover in Tavistock, visiting family or taking a longer break, there’s plenty to discover.
Start your day with a hearty Devon breakfast before wandering Tavistock’s charming streets, browse our independent shops & Pannier Market, take a riverside walk to the meadows and play park or venture a little further to explore the wild beauty of nearby Dartmoor. Return to the hotel for a well-earned drink in our private garden and relaxed family dinner.
Call us to book on 01822 613221.

06/08/2026

Time for tea at the Bedford Hotel 🍰🥂

🍰 Ready for a quintessentially Devon treat? Here are our favourite afternoon tea spots in 2026.

🧁 Few things are more indulgent than a leisurely afternoon tea, and there’s no better place to enjoy one than Devon.

🥪 From luxurious hotels and coastal retreats to cosy cafés and hidden gems, we’ve rounded up the county’s very best afternoon tea venues to help you find your perfect spot. With prices and booking details.

🔗 Follow the link below to find yours!

https://fooddrinkdevon.co.uk/news/post/pinkie-fingers-poised-where-to-enjoy-afternoon-tea-in-devon-this-summer

30/07/2026

Last chance to book for our August Flavours of Asia Dinner 🔥 Thursday 6th August.
We have only a few tables available with bookings between 6pm and 6:45pm!
Book online or call 01822 613221

30/07/2026

Join us tomorrow evening in the walled garden for Meghan Rae’s last public performance of the year !

Entry is free of charge, our garden bar will be open all evening for drinks, and we’ll be cooking up some hearty street-food style eats from 6:30pm.

The perfect start to the weekend ☀️🎶

29/07/2026

🎶 LIVE AT THE BEDFORD 🎶
☀️ Friday 31st July ☀️
Join us this Friday evening in the walled garden for a relaxed evening of live entertainment with talented Devon vocalist Meghan Rae.
Entry is free of charge, our garden bar will be open all evening for drinks, and we'll be cooking up some hearty street-food style eats.
6:30pm until 9:00pm.

Talented Devon vocalist Meghan Rae is renowned for her captivating performances and versatile repertoire.

The perfect start to the weekend ☀️🎶


Meghan Rae Music

20/07/2026

What an incredible sight...We were delighted to watch the Carnival procession bring colour, music, and so much joy to the streets of Tavistock on Sunday.

A huge thank you to everyone who created these wonderful scenes. We're proud to be at the heart of our wonderful community and to have had the best seat in the house for all the local events.

14/07/2026

Did you know that The Bedford Hotel in Tavistock was built on the remains of the Benedictine Abbey? Join the Tavistock Heritage Trust on this guided walk, explore surviving remains, hidden clues and remarkable stories of the Abbey that has shaped Tavistock for almost 600 years.

Book online https://wegottickets.com/event/693845
OR nip into the Tavistock Visitor Information Centre to book in person.

🎟️ Tickets: £5
📍 Meet at the Tavistock Visitor Information Centre, Guildhall Square
🕑 Saturday 18 July, 2.00pm

Described by some historians as the wealthiest abbey in the Southwest, Tavistock Abbey acted as a religious and administrative centre to the region for some 578 years. Its links to the monarchy gave its abbots powers which were not always well used and its unusual layout has yet to be fully understo...