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Families


The Marston Vale Line provides quick access to family attractions throughout the Marston Vale. So why not take the train on a family day out? Below are the two attractions that are specifically for families that are within easy access of the Marston Vale Line. Many of the other attractions listed on this site are also suitable for families, so feel free to have a look around!

The Forest Centre and Marston Vale Millennium Country Park


Family at the Forest CentreThe Forest Centre is the main visitor attraction in the Marston Vale. The Forest Centre is a conservation centre, set in the spectacular Millennium Country Park, at Marston Moretaine. The park and visitors centre are open all year round. And entry's free! With trouble free access for everyone, the Forest Centre is great place to explore. For walkers and cyclists, there are of traffic-free, surfaced footpaths and cycle paths. There's no need to bring a bike as you can hire one there! The cycle paths around the park are easily accessible and a great way to explore the local area and cycling is a great form of exercise too! So there's lots of benefits from going on the cycle trail - but if cycling isn't your thing then there is a footpath which takes the same route. There's a beautiful wetland nature reserve on the wetland trail and take a peek at the wealth of birdlife around you, from one of our hides. There is a small adventure playground for children play in and a wildlife garden that everyone can enjoy.

Plan your day out


1. Call the Forest Centre check opening time and other information - 01234 767037
2. Check the weather using the below weather forecast - While the Forest Centre is indoors, the Country Park is outdoors.
3. Plan your train journey and buy tickets – You can check the train times and buy tickets using the Quick Times and Tickets box to the right. The nearest station is Millbrook (walk and cycle).
2. Plan your onward journey from the station – Directions for walking and cycling are given below.

Follow the road to the right. Head through the third gate to the right into the Marston Vale Millennium Country Park. Follow the perimeter path to the Forest Centre.

Location Map of the Forest Centre

Weather at the Forest Centre


The Kiln


The KilnPottery and art is not many people's first idea of a day out. But if the weather isn't the best, or you fancy doing something different, then why not fire up their imagination and head down to The Kiln in Bedford - a fantastic place to come and let your creative kids create their own masterpiece.

With a wide variety of pottery to paint from plates, cups and saucers, to dragons and princess castles, there's so much variety you can make everything with your own unique print on it. There's something here for everyone. The Kiln in Bedford is a brilliant place to entertain children who love painting and designing things. For when the weather isn't too pretty outside take some friends and make things pretty inside The Kiln.

Plan your day out


1. Call the Kiln to make a booking and for other information - 01234 216799
2. Plan your train journey and buy tickets – You can check the train times and buy tickets using the Quick Times and Tickets box to the right. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns (walk and cycle).
3. Plan your onward journey from the station – Directions for walking and cycling are given below.

Leave the station via the town centre exit. Walk across the car park, then head left along Melbourne Street. At the end of the road, head left up Kingsway. Cross over at the traffic lights, and head right down Cauldwell Street. At the end of the road, cross over the traffic lights, and head left up St Mary's Street. After you cross the bridge, take the third right and walk along Castle Road. The Kiln is on the right hand side.

Location Map of The Kiln


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