General Information

The Forest Centre is a popular starting point for visitors to the Country Park. It is also an information and education resource, a home for the Forest Team, and the focus for local people in the Marston Vale.

Opening times -

Winter (GMT) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Summer (BST) 10 a.m. to 6 p.m

Last orders in Cafe Bar 30 minutes before closing

Over 350,000 people visit the site each year.  There are fantastic views from all sides of the building, with a walkway offering the best views over Stewartby Lake and the 'Wetlands'.

You can reach the centre (between Stewartby Lake and the 'Wetlands' area) by footpaths, cycle ways from Stewartby and Millbrook railway stations, and by a new road from Station Road, Marston Moretaine. The Forest Centre is open 7 days a week with free parking for 250 cars and spaces for coaches.

Funders and Supporters include:

• Millennium Commission
• EB Bedfordshire Ltd (through funding from Shanks Waste Services Ltd)
• City and St. James Property Ltd (formerly Hanson Properties)
• Hanson Brick UK
• National Power
• Pictons Solicitors
• Bedford Rotary
• Countryside Agency
• Forestry Commission
• Bedfordshire District Council
• Mid Beds District Council
• Bedford Borough Council
• Geoffrey Farr