Something to celebrate? Be our guest. With lovingly restored period features, oodles of historic charm and beautiful grounds, we offer fantastic hospitality and a welcome touch of luxury in our boutique hotel.
Whether for 2 or 250 guests, we are here to bring your event to sparkling, memory-making life. We can host:
- Birthday Parties
- Engagement Parties
- Anniversary Celebrations
- Balls / Proms / Graduations
- Baby Showers
- Christenings
- Naming Ceremonies
- Funeral Receptions
- Celebrations of Life
- Family Gatherings
We have various menu packages available no matter your event and theme. You can select from our suggestions, or tailor your own bespoke menu; simply tell us what you have in mind and let our creative  team of experienced chefs work their magic.
Whether you know exactly how you’d like your celebration to be, or need a little bit of friendly advice from our experienced team, we’re on hand to make sure your event is perfect in every way.

What We Offer
FAQS
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa hosts birthdays, engagement parties, anniversaries, baby showers, christenings, naming ceremonies, proms, family gatherings, funeral receptions and celebrations of life. Private dining and bespoke celebrations are also available.
Yes. Ye Olde Bell hosts birthday parties, engagements, anniversaries and other private celebrations near Retford. Packages can be personalised around the number of guests, chosen function room, catering, drinks and style of celebration.
Yes. Ye Olde Bell’s baby-shower package includes afternoon tea, a private function space, chair covers and sashes, a table centre and a present table. Booking is essential for a minimum of 12 guests, with vegetarian, vegan and other dietary options available.
Yes. Ye Olde Bell offers christening and naming-ceremony venues for intimate family gatherings through to celebrations with 250 guests. The events team can recommend a suitable room and help arrange the catering and layout.
Yes. Ye Olde Bell provides private spaces for funeral teas, receptions and celebrations of life near Retford for 25 to 250 guests. Afternoon tea, canapés, buffets and formal meals are available, with support from an experienced team.
Yes. Event guests can stay in Ye Olde Bell’s rooms, suites and interconnecting lodges, with preferential rates available for some occasions. The hotel also provides extensive complimentary parking, ground-floor accommodation and accessible public areas.