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Set within the beauty of the award-winning Millennium Country Park, the Forest Centre is surrounded by a mixture of woodland, meadows and lakes making it an idyllic setting for your celebration and a stunning backdrop for your wedding photographs.

Holding your special day at the Forest Centre helps fund the creation of the Forest of Marston Vale; supporting our vision to benefit people and wildlife by creating new woodlands and wild spaces across 61 square miles in Bedfordshire.

The Forest Centre is a licensed venue for indoor and outdoor weddings, and welcomes ceremonies, receptions an evening celebrations. For those looking for something less traditional, we're happy to host alternative celebrant services.

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and our dedicated team are here to ensure that everything runs smoothly. We know that every couple is different and that your wedding should be uniquely your own, and our Wedding Coordinator and in-house catering team will help you create a truly personal "perfect day".

The Forest Centre can accommodate ceremonies for up to 100 people, seated receptions for up to 65 and evening celebrations for up to 220. There is also the option to site a marquee on the private lawn behind the ceremony room.

Forest Marston Vale, located within the picturesque Millennium Country Park, offers an enchanting backdrop for your special day. Nestled amidst a harmonious blend of woodlands, meadows, and serene lakes, the Forest Centre provides an idyllic setting for your celebration and a captivating canvas for your cherished wedding photographs.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Marquees and tents
Woodland and festival
Outdoor license
Tipis and yurts
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Accessible facilities
Car parking
Pet-friendly

Reviews for Forest of Marston vale

Renee
Renee Sent on 30/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was wonderful!!

We had such a wonderful evening,everything was perfect! We were able to go day before and do our decorating and Helen was wonderful from the first time we met her and with all communication up to the day. She made sure everything went as planned…she was truly a gem. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed themselves. There was tons of room and we got lots of beautiful pictures. We look forward to returning on our anniversary next year!!
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Stephanie Sent on 08/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect day

Helen and the team made the day perfect. Helen booked a time that suited us to show us around the venue and from that moment we both knew it was the right place for us. Helen was very responsive to every contact, whether email, phone or in person (I had many panic moments about arranging things which were quickly resolved!) putting my mind at ease and working around our budget perfectly, with so many options. I never felt pressured at any point, which we often found just looking around other venues. We were walked through every stage, leading to the perfect day, which ran so smoothly. The whole team worked so hard, lots of my guests commented on how lovely the staff were. Really can’t recommend this venue enough, it has everything you need for the perfect day and is picture perfect too.
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Michaela Sent on 06/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous Wedding Reception

Having had our wedding cancelled twice due to COVID we decided to do things a little different. Helen was amazing at sorting everything we wanted and taking the stress away to make it as easy as possible. She kept us updated all the way through and helped make it seamless. The day itself couldn’t have gone better. We had a fantastic time and all our guests enjoyed it. We opted for a hog roast with canapés and the food was delicious. The bar staff helped our guests enjoy their drinks and joined us to celebrate aswell. Thanks for making our day so special
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Gemma Sent on 03/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our secret wedding

From booking in with Helen, to all of the kind and considerate people who were in on the fact this was indeed a secret wedding - they were all fantastic, friendly, and a pleasure.
They kept up the pretence of it being a birthday and engagement party, and were a constant presence through the day without being overbearing.
The weather was AWFUL, but it didn’t matter! Plenty of room inside for dancing and eating. Hog roast was also amazing. It was an absolute pleasure, and we had the BEST time - highly recommend
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 16/10/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Smooth Sailing

While planning the wedding I was residing abroad making communication and planning difficult, however, Helen made every effort to connect to me online and update me about the choices and procedures before the big day. We did manage to go and see the venue beforehand which helped us make decisions about which rooms to decorate and how to decorate them. The staff were very professional and made sure we had everything we needed. Adjustments to the menu, dietary requirements, and alcohol choices were all available upon request. The food was delicious and the service was quick so each table started at about the same time. The DJ for the evening party was in touch via email in a timely manner, he played the requested songs and found similar songs that everybody danced all night to! Overall the day went smoothly, we were able to enjoy ourselves and staff made sure the event ran on time and we moved through the schedule seamlessly.
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The Forest Centre and Millennium Country Park MK43 0PR Marston Moretaine (Bedfordshire)

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