The Longholme

12/06/2026

The unsinkable 2.0 will be launched on her maiden voyage on July 19th as part of the Bedford Raft Race River Festival (Bedford Events) to raise money for Addenbrookes Charitable Trust. A team of six will race for the win with trials starting soon! You can help, purchase a charity cake or a select main meal and part of the price will include a donation for the charity.

The Longholme have started building their raft, have you ?

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!!

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

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

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. ❤️

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

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

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 🐣 🐰 🌼

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!