The Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership is managed by Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC), the leading community development agency working across Bedfordshire, with a proven track record built up over 60 years.
Railway 200
2025 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Britain and the world changed forever. Railway 200 celebrates the past, present and future of rail.
Join us as we mark this special occasion with a range of events and activities throughout the year.
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Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership is one of a growing number of Community Rail Partnerships across the country.
They work to engage communities and help people get the most from their railways, promoting social inclusion and sustainable travel.
Community Rail Partnerships work alongside train operators to deliver improvements and bring stations back to life.
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E-mail
officer@marstonvalecommunityrail.org.uk
Phone
01234 832645
Post
Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership,
The Old School, Cardington,
Bedford, Bedfordshire
MK44 3SX
Hop on the train into Bedford tomorrow for the Museum of London Archaeology fantastic archaeology pop-up event!
It’s all happening at Queens Park Community Centre, Marlborough Road, Bedford, MK40 4LF from 11:00 – 6:00.
The Community Centre is a short walk from Bedford station or there are regular services from Bedford Bus Station to Queens Park (number 8).
See real artefacts from ancient times in the local area
Try your hand at basket weaving
Walk inside a Virtual Reality Iron Age roundhouse
Hear first-hand from archaeologists about their latest discoveries
No need to book – just turn up!
Check out eastwestrail.co.uk/news/latest-stories/pop-up-archaeology-museums-will-bring-the-past-to-life-for...
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Thankyou.very helpful.love this little line.used it for years😍
Running out of ideas for the summer holidays?
Hop on the train to Milton Keynes Central tomorrow to Oakgrove School in Milton Keynes for the fantastic Silverfox DCC Model Railway Club Model Railway Exhibition! Open from 10:00 – 4:00.
Over 35 layouts to enjoy plus a wide range of traders.
Adult (16+) – £10 Under 16’s free (up to 2 free children per paying adult). Check out silverfoxdcc.co.uk/
Frequent services from Bletchley to Milton Keynes Central and regular Uno bus route C11 from Milton Keynes Central Station to the venue.
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What times are you running over the bank holiday please.
The World Cup of Stations is back for 2025!
This year to celebrate Railway200, Rail Delivery Group is looking to celebrate stations that have touched lives in unforgettable ways.
Check out www.raildeliverygroup.com/our-services/campaigns/world-cup-of-stations.html
Nominations are open until 22nd August.
Our very own Ridgmont Station progressed to the semi-finals last year and it would be great to emulate this in 2025!
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Running out of ideas for the summer holidays?
Then hop op train into Bedford tomorrow (7th August) or any Thursday during August for Crafty Thursdays at the John Bunyan Museum on Mill Street. Open from 11:00 - 3:00. Just £2 per child.
No need to book – just turn up! .Just a few minutes walk from Bedford St Johns.
And what better way to finish your day with a visit to our friends at Gallone's Ice Cream Bedford in the Arcade (off the High Street) - 25% discount with a valid Marston Vale Line ticket!
Rail tickets can be purchased from the conductor on the train by cash or card. Tickets can also be purchased from any staffed rail station by cash or card or the Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) at each Marston Vale Line station (card only). Tickets purchased online can be collected at any staffed station or any TVM.
Bedfordshire Bus Pass holders travel half price after 10:00 on weekdays and groups of 3 – 9 adults travel for a third off with GroupSave all day!
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Important Notice from Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre.
Please note that the Heritage Centre and Tea Room are closed this week (Saturday 2nd August to Friday 8th August) whilst the staff take a well-earned break.
The Heritage Centre and Tea Room will be open again on Saturday 9th August – 10:00 – 4:00.
Booking recommended for the Tea Room – call 01525 287120.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
Check out ridgmontheritage.org.uk to plan your visit.
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One of my fav places.And the pub,just across the road,back in the day.😀
Probably a good job with the terrible train service currently!
Love this little line,it has got me to n fro over many years. I call it The St Trinians😂cos of those nawty little schoolkids getting home.Paper planes and all.