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  • How much do you know about the butterflies that flutter by...?

    How much do you know about the butterflies that flutter by...?

    As sunnier days start to filter in you might spot some beautiful butterflies, but what common species of this winged wonder are you likely to see in the Forest...? Read more

  • Tree tubes - trialling non-plastic tree tubes on site

    Tree tubes - trialling non-plastic tree tubes on site

    Find out more about our efforts to reduce the plastic waste generated from our tree planting activities... Read more

  • Trees and the climate - a new environment for our trees?

    Trees and the climate - a new environment for our trees?

    Modern-day global warming started with the industrial revolution - in the UK this also coincided with woodland cover at its lowest in recorded history. How do we ensure a healthy, growing Forest nowadays and for the future...? Read more

  • How to spot wildlife in woodlands and gardens this winter

    How to spot wildlife in woodlands and gardens this winter

    At first sight, winter might not seem like the most fruitful time for wildlife-watching - but in fact the season does offer many opportunities for the keen nature lover... Read more

  • How much do you know about the butterflies that flutter by...?
  • Tree tubes - trialling non-plastic tree tubes on site
  • Trees and the climate - a new environment for our trees?
  • How to spot wildlife in woodlands and gardens this winter
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There's more to orchids than just a decorative shelf filler...

There's more to orchids than just a decorative shelf filler...

A total of 52 different species are native to the UK, and almost 30 of these have been recorded in Bedfordshire... Read more

Posted to: our blog

Published: 27th April, 2022

How much do you know about the butterflies that flutter by...?

How much do you know about the butterflies that flutter by...?

As sunnier days start to filter in you might spot some beautiful butterflies, but what common species of this winged wonder are you likely to see in the Forest...? Read more

Posted to: our blog

Published: 24th March, 2022

Tree tubes - trialling non-plastic tree tubes on site

Tree tubes - trialling non-plastic tree tubes on site

Find out more about our efforts to reduce the plastic waste generated from our tree planting activities... Read more

Posted to: our blog

Published: 7th March, 2022

Updated: 24th March, 2022

More people are waking up to climate change - here's why...

More people are waking up to climate change - here's why...

We’ve heard a lot of talk about climate change in 2021 - even before the UN Climate Change Conference UK (COP26) in Glasgow in November - but what has prompted this renewed urgency for climate action? Read more

Posted to: our blog

Published: 12th January, 2022

Updated: 19th January, 2022

Trees and the climate - a new environment for our trees?

Trees and the climate - a new environment for our trees?

Modern-day global warming started with the industrial revolution - in the UK this also coincided with woodland cover at its lowest in recorded history. How do we ensure a healthy, growing Forest nowadays and for the future...? Read more

Posted to: our blog

Published: 14th December, 2021

Updated: 17th January, 2022

How to spot wildlife in woodlands and gardens this winter

How to spot wildlife in woodlands and gardens this winter

At first sight, winter might not seem like the most fruitful time for wildlife-watching - but in fact the season does offer many opportunities for the keen nature lover... Read more

Posted to: our blog

Published: 12th December, 2021

Updated: 14th December, 2021

Rocking robin - a festive forest friend

Rocking robin - a festive forest friend

A frequent woodland visitor and the cheerful subject of millions of Christmas cards each year, there is no creature that symbolises the festive period more so than the robin - but why? Read more

Posted to: our blog

Published: 25th November, 2021

COP26 – what can we do?

COP26 – what can we do?

With COP26 taking place in Glasgow (Oct 31 – Nov 12) you’ll be hearing a lot of talk on the news about how countries plan to tackle climate change. But what can we do? Read more

Posted to: our blog

Published: 5th November, 2021

Updated: 12th November, 2021

Fantastic fungi - friend of the forest...!

Fantastic fungi - friend of the forest...!

Fungi and trees have a remarkable and mutually beneficial relationship - but what makes them so important to the Forest? Read more

Posted to: our blog

Published: 10th September, 2021

The future of tree tubes

The future of tree tubes

Protecting young trees is really important, but the use of tree tubes has always been a sticking point - is there a better way? Read more

Posted to: our blog

Published: 18th August, 2021

Updated: 10th September, 2021

All about oak!

All about oak!

Oak trees hold a special place in the hearts of the nation. One of the most widespread trees in the UK, their size and longevity symbolise strength and endurance. Read more

Posted to: our blog

Published: 10th August, 2021

Updated: 20th August, 2021

GUEST BLOG: Helping people convert to green energy

GUEST BLOG: Helping people convert to green energy

The Wood Pellet Delivery Company - one of our Corporate Friends of the Forest - explains how their family business helps homes and businesses go greener with their energy Read more

Posted to: our blog

Published: 8th August, 2021

Updated: 9th August, 2021

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  • Nature news - April wildlife sightings

    Nature news - April wildlife sightings

    The April 2022 wildlife sightings from Millennium Country Park, Marston Moretaine.

  • Gardeners corner - activities in April

    Gardeners corner - activities in April

    Our Gardening Volunteers do a terrific job of keeping the garden areas at Millennium Country Park looking their best in every season - here's what they've been up to in April.

  • ERS

    ERS

    Donating trees for printers that they sell...

  • Jubilee celebration kids crafts

    Jubilee celebration kids crafts

    Join us to start your Jubilee celebrations, and decorate your own wooden memorabilia! Book online now - two sessions available to choose. £4 per child.

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  • Opening times and directions

    The Forest Centre's Opening Times and Directions to the Millennium Country Park

  • Walks and routes

    Walks and routes

    Our suggestions for great walks, bike rides and bridleways throughout the Forest of Marston Vale.

  • Weddings

    Weddings

    Give the Forest a future by starting your future with us. The Forest Centre is a stunning wedding venue

  • Become a Friend of the Forest Today

    Become a Friend of the Forest Today

    Join now to help us to plant 5 million trees in the Forest

  • Car parking charges

    Car parking charges

    In order to carry on maintaining our sites and planting more trees we need to step it up.

  • Opening times and map

  • Jobs

    Jobs

    Job Opportunities at the Forest Centre

  • Bike hire

    Bike hire

    From just £7 for an adult bike, explore the Millennium Country Park

  • Our story

    Our story

    Trees make life better

  • Wetlands Nature Reserve

    Wetlands Nature Reserve

    In the Millennium Country Park

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The Forest of Marston Vale Trust is a Registered Charity No. 1069229.
Company registered in England No 3462405.

Registered Office: The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 0PR.
Marston Vale Services t/a The Forest Centre Ltd, registered in England No 3538255 & Marston Vale Farms Limited, registered in England No 06537891 are subsidiaries of the Forest of Marston Vale Trust.