Opening times and directions Forest Centre opening times Monday to Sunday - 9am to 5pm Car park closes at 8pm daily (summer hours) PLEASE NOTE: Limited café menu due to hot weather (Updated 22/06/26) Breakfast served 9am – 11am Cold food only 11am – close The Millennium Country Park is accessible 24/7, everyday of the year on foot PLEASE NOTE: There is a charge to use the car park at the Millennium Country Park and Forest Centre. Find more information here. Become a Friend of the Forest and get free parking How to get to us By road Our address: The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PR From J13 of the M1, follow the A421 towards Bedford/Cambridge and exit at Marston Moretaine. From the A1, follow the A421 towards Milton Keynes and exit at Marston Moretaine. Look for the brown signs directing you to the Forest Centre. At the roundabout, exit onto Beancroft Road into Marston Moretaine. Turn left at the next junction, then immediately right onto Station Road. After about 500 meters, turn left onto Gold Furlong and then right to reach our driveway. The best postcode for your satnav is MK43 0PS. However, due to recent changes in the road layout, this might lead you through a nearby housing estate, so be sure to follow the signage! By rail The Forest Centre is about a 15-minute walk from Millbrook and Stewartby stations, and bikes are welcome! For train times, click here. Please note, the trains do not run on Sundays. Show your same-day Bedford-Bletchley train ticket at the Café for a 10% discount. By bus The closest bus stops to the Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park: Gold Furlong (10 min walk) Social Club (20 min walk) Tylecote Close (20 min walk) Bus services may vary, so always check timetables before traveling. By bike The Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park are easily accessible via Route 51. Follow the signs for Route 51 towards Marston Moretaine. Once you reach Marston Moretaine, continue on Station Road. You’ll see signs directing you to the Forest Centre and Millennium Country Park. The Forest Centre Café The Forest Centre Café serves a variety of hot and cold food and drinks, from delicious meals, to quick bites. We cater, where possible, to dietary requirements, and offer a range of vegetarian and vegan options. Please ask our staff members for more information. Dogs welcome! Clean, well-behaved dogs are welcome in the Forest Centre Café but must follow our house rules to make sure everyone can enjoy their visit: Dogs must be kept on a short lead • No dogs allowed in the upstairs area • Keep your dog with you at all times • Ask owners permission before approaching their dog Let's keep growing We’re the Forest of Marston Vale Trust - the charity transforming the 61 square miles between Bedford and Milton Keynes through the creation of the Forest of Marston Vale. By planting trees and managing diverse habitats, we’re turning a landscape once scarred by industry into one where nature and communities thrive. Every purchase or donation at the Forest Centre helps us plant more trees and care for our Community Woodlands. Whether you’re enjoying a cup of tea or buying something in our shop, you’re helping us make life better - for people, for nature and for the planet. Find out more Become a Friend of the Forest Becoming a Friend of the Forest means you’re directly helping us care for the green spaces you love today, while making sure the Forest is here for future generations too. As a thank you, you’ll enjoy great benefits including free parking at the Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park, free entry to the Wetlands Nature Reserve, and discounts in our shop and café. Together, we can grow the Forest. Join us today View our FAQ's About the Forest Centre About the Millennium Country Park Manage Cookie Preferences