Forest of Marston Vale - Trees Make Life Better

Become a Friend of the Forest today

Become a Friend of the Forest and make a real difference. Your support helps protect wildlife, plant trees, and grow a greener future - and you’ll enjoy great benefits like free parking at the Forest Centre. Because trees make life better for people, for nature, and for the planet. Read more

Planting trees and using woodlands to make life better for people and wildlife in the Marston Vale and beyond

Our story

We’re the Forest of Marston Vale Trust, a charity leading the environmental, social and economic regeneration of 61 square miles between Bedford and Milton Keynes through the creation of the Forest of Marston Vale.

Kate Humble visits the Forest of Marston Vale

TV presenter and writer Kate Humble visited the Forest of Marston Vale to create a film exploring our 30-year journey - from tree planting and habitat creation to the thriving wildlife now calling the Forest home.

We're making a difference

16.9%	Tree coverage increased from 3.6% since 1991
+ 2,872,000	trees, shrubs and hedgerows planted
7,136	tonnes of carbon removed from the atmosphere yearly

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£3 Helps us to plant more trees

£20 One tree planted in the Forest

£100 Five trees planted in the Forest

£500 Twenty-five trees planted in the Forest

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News & blogs

Millennium Country Park celebrates 20th Green Flag Award

The Millennium Country Park has been awarded its 20th consecutive Green Flag Award, recognising the outstanding quality of the Park and the dedication of the teams and volunteers who care for it. Read more
Restoring Reynolds & Holcot Woods - Why deer management matters for nature recovery (Part 9)

Non-native deer are damaging UK woodlands and harming biodiversity. Through careful deer management, Reynolds and Holcot Woods have seen significant woodland recovery and increased wildlife within two years. Find out how we’re restoring these ancient woodlands and protecting nature for the future. Read more
Restoring Reynolds & Holcot Woods – introducing silvopasture (part 8)

Discover how we’re restoring Holcot Wood through silvopasture – a form of agroforestry that combines trees and grazing livestock to create a more resilient, wildlife-rich landscape. Learn how carefully planned planting, traditional coppice fencing and future grazing will help protect and enhance this special woodland for years to come. Read more

Events in the Forest

Volunteer Day - Ragwort pulling

Be part of something amazing! Join us for a volunteer day in Marston Moretaine and help us with ragwort pulling. Read more

Start: 23^rd July, 2026 at 9:30am

End: 23^rd July, 2026 at 3:30pm

Published: 27^th May, 2026

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Location: Millennium Country Park, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PR
ROARsome crafts

Let your little ones get creative this summer decorating their own wooden racing dinosaur! Two time slots available – book online now! Read more

Start: 23^rd July, 2026 at 11:00am

End: 23^rd July, 2026 at 2:00pm

Published: 14^th April, 2026

Updated: 28^th April, 2026

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Location: The Forest Centre, Millennium Country Park, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PR
Jurassic trail

Embark on a dinosaur safari in the Sensory Wildlife Garden this summer! Ten dinosaur species have escaped and are roaming the garden - can you find them all? Complete your trail sheet and win a prize! Running 27th July – 9th August. Visit our events page for all available dates. Read more

Start: 27^th July, 2026 at 11:00am

End: 27^th July, 2026 at 2:00pm

Published: 6^th March, 2026

Updated: 28^th April, 2026

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Location: Millennium Country Park, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PR

We're making a difference

16.9%

+ 2,872,000

7,136

Help us grow the Forest

News & blogs

Events in the Forest