About Vue Bedford
Experience the latest blockbusters across seven modern screens at this accessible Bedford cinema, complete with family-friendly facilities and refreshments available throughout your visit.
What's nearby
- Premier Inn Bedford Town Centre (Riverside) hotel next door
- Miller & Carter Bedford next door
- Star Rowing Club next door
- Zizzi - Bedford next door
- Harpur Shopping Centre 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
- ✓Paid garage
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
This cinema ticks all the boxes. They usually have a good variety of films showing, and the seating is comfortable, although there are no luxury recliners. The popcorn and soft drinks are good, and there is a wide range of other snacks to choose from. The hot dogs are tasty. The cinema is kept clean, and the staff are friendly and helpful, making for an enjoyable movie-going experience.
· via Google
We came here on Sunday morning to watch Toy Story 5 and had such a great experience that I felt I had to leave a review. The staff were absolutely fantastic with the children and really helped make the visit special. The kids also received a fun summer cinema passport, which was a lovely touch. I was pleasantly surprised by the value of the snacks too, the kids’ snack box was only £5, which I thought was very reasonable. We also used our Sky vouchers for free tickets, making it an even better day out. Overall, we had a brilliant experience. A big thank you to all the staff for making our visit so enjoyable!
· via Google
Just got back from Vue Bedford and had another fantastic experience. With it being the last remaining cinema in Bedford, it’s something I really hope we continue to support as a community. The cinema was clean, comfortable and welcoming, with great value tickets and the big-screen experience that simply can’t be replicated at home. The staff were friendly throughout, but a special shout-out has to go to Rachael. In a moment of questionable judgement, I managed to buy more food and drink than one person could realistically carry. Rachael noticed, offered to help and walked everything all the way back to my seat with a smile. It’s small acts of kindness and great customer service like that which turn a good visit into a memorable one. If you’re thinking about seeing a film, skip the sofa for a night and head down to Vue Bedford. Supporting local venues matters, and this one deserves it.
· via Google
I've had the pleasure of going to a lot of Vue cinemas across the country, and this is without a doubt the worst one I have been to. The seats are uncomfortable, it was messy, I paid for a drink that was barely filled up. Idk what management is doing but I have never seen staff look so dejected at a cinema, and I know intimately what the job entails so the fact that this place stood out to me for that is mind-boggling. Thankfully the film was good, but there is no way in hell I am going here ever again.
· via Google
People say this cinema offers a wide variety of films, comfortable seating, and a good selection of snacks and drinks. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, reasonable ticket prices, and convenient parking options.
Some reviews mention the service can be unprofessional.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Riverside Square, Bedford, MK40 1AS Get directions
- Category
- Cinema & Theatre
- Guest rating
- 4.3 / 5 (2,792 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 3-4 hours
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Bedford