🌳 Marston Vale Forest Centre, something for everyone here.....

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🌳 Forest & lakeside adventures - heading out with family, friends, fur babies or going solo for some me time?  Marston Moretaine Forest Centre is a great day out for all with a calming nature setting. Whether you’re cycling, strolling, geocaching, or simply sipping coffee with a view, this spot hits all the right notes.

Craving a quiet moment in nature? Planning a two-wheeled adventure? or scouting out the next lunch date spot? Marston Moretaine Forest Centre has you covered. This green gem in Bedfordshire is the kind of place that turns a casual stroll into a full-blown “why don't we come here more often?” experience.

😋 Menu - Prices & items may change


🦆THE LAKESIDE CIRCULAR ROUTE
Walk, Roll, Ride—Your Way around the approx 4 mile circular route making a day out of it, take your time and enjoy some

🤔 WHAT CAN YOU DO THERE?
▪️Bike hire? Yep, and super convenient (prices are displayed on site). 
▪️Walking trails? Absolutely—try the circular lake route, or go off track and find secret paths. 
▪️Picnics? Very much encouraged. Bring your sandwiches, your snacks, your sunhat/woolly hat.
▪️Grown-ups only! Don’t miss the balcony above the visitor centre café to enjoy a bit of adult time — perfect for coffee and views (just a heads-up: dogs aren’t allowed on the balcony, so Bruno will have to miss this one out).
▪️Geocaching? Yes, although we have yet to find one of these little treasures.

🚲 Bike hire prices - Prices & availability can change at any time


🧒 ADVENTURES FOR THE LITTLE ONES
Kids won't just burn energy—they’ll make memories. 
✨️ There's a play park right by the café. 
✨️ Sensory gardens offer calming sights, scents, and textures. 
✨️ And for the curious ones? Take a net and try pond dipping. It’s nature’s version of treasure hunting.

🛝 Play park next to the Visitor Centre/Cafe


♿️ ACCESS FOR EVERYONE
Marston Moretaine Forest Centre is thoughtfully designed: 
⭐️ Fully wheelchair and pushchair accessible 
⭐️ Accessible & baby changing toilets available on site 
⭐️ Blue Badge parking is available (free for Friends of the Forest members, otherwise pay-as-you-go)
⭐️ Accessible routes around the lake

🅿️ PARKING
Parking is chargeable, but if you’re a Friend of the Forest, it’s free. 
▪️Opening hours: 9am – 5pm daily 
▪️Car park closes: 8pm sharp

🅿️ Parking charges (cost could change at anytime)


✅️ Accessible
✅️ Dog friendly
✅️ Accessible toilets
✅️ Food & drink available
✅️ Play park
✅️ Walking/cycling routes
✅️ Lakeside
✅️ Scenic
✅️ Adult only balcony
✅️ A shop for gifts

🚉  THE MARSTON VALE TRAIN LINE
There closest train to Marston Moretaine is in Milbrook this runs from Bletchley - Bedford, this includes stopping off at Millbrook. The walk from the train station to Marston Vale Forest Centre takes approx 20 - 25 minutes.
Click here for the timetable.

🚉 Marston Vale Train Line


🌐 FOREST CENTRE WEBSITE - 
Cilck here

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01234 767037

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