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Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 2009

11am to 5pm

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Train on the Marston Vale Line

 

By train

Catch a train on the Bedford to Bletchley line and enjoy a short, scenic trip to Millbrook Station. The Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership has arranged a free bus shuttle from the station to the Forest Centre throughout the weekend. Alternatively, it's a very pleasant 20 minute stroll through the Country Park - simply turn right on leaving the station and enter the Park through a kissing gate on your right. Follow the signs from there.

Click here to download train timetables for Saturday and Sunday

Thanks to the Community Rail Partnership and London MIdland, trains will run throughout the weekend

Community Rail Partnership logo                               London Midland logo

     
Route 51 logo
 

By cycle

The Forest Centre lies on the National Cycle Network's Route 51 which connects Oxford to Cambridge via Bedford and Milton Keynes. Much of the route follows traffic-free cycle trails although there are some sections on quieter roads. The route can be downloaded from www.letsgo.org.uk

     
Country Park symbol
 

By car

Follow the brown tourist signs from the A421 at Marston Moretaine. The Country Park entrance is off Station Road in Marston on the way to Lidlington.

Click here for Google Map

Please note - during Woodworks there will still be major roadworks on the A421 between Bedford and Junction 13 of the M1, caused by the road's re-alignment.

     
Women walking with bags and buggy
 

On foot

If you live in Marston Moretaine or Stewartby, the Centre is only a few minutes walk away. From further afield, you could make Woodworks a stop on a longer walk. There are several promoted routes to choose from. Here are some suggestions with links to the Let's Go web site (www.letsgo.org.uk)...

The Jubilee Walk - A 6 mile circular walk that starts at the Forest Centre and runs west towards Lower Shelton and Cranfield (the Lower Shelton part may be difficult due to the works on the A421)

The Marston Vale Timberland Trail - A longer (13 mile) route that starts at the Forest Centre and goes through Stewartby, Houghton Conquest, Ampthill and Lidlington

Route 51 - ok so it's a cycle trail, but it's also a lovely walk. If you are coming from Cranfield, it's the best way to walk to the Centre

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 2009

11am to 5pm


 

If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor of

Woodworks! 2009,

please print and fill in the exhibitor application form below or contact Alexis Pym on 01234 762614

Exhibitor Application Form 2009