Venues
Bedford, Bedfordshire

The Forest Centre

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£400 - £875 for venue hire
Up to 65
On-site
Exclusive Use
Wedding license
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The Forest Centre is set in the stunning, 555-acre Millennium Country Park - the perfect backdrop to your wedding photos. All profits from the Centre go back into the creation of the Forest.
Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Forest Centre
Guests
65
Reception Capacity
250
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension Available
Yes
Venue
Disabled Access
Marquee Permitted
On-site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
Water View
Ceremony and Reception
Dancefloor Available
Sound System Available
Wedding License
Food and Drink
Alcohol License
In-house Catering
Pricing & Costs
Venue Hire Only
  • Prices start at
  • £400
  • Maximum Price
  • £875
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Full Description
  • The Forest Centre is the natural place to get married - catering for both ceremonies and celebrations, we are set amongst the beautiful lakes and woodlands of the Millennium Country Park, Bedfordshire. The Centre can cater for up to 65 day guests, and 250 in the evening, with scope for larger weddings in a hired marquee, on our private paddock. We provide a range of in-house catering - from a traditional 3 course meal, to an outdoor barbecue or hog roast, to a lighter buffer or afternoon tea. Our £5495* package includes everything you need for your big day - from the decor, to Prosecco, to evening entertainment. All funds raised at the Centre go back into the creation of new woodlands within the Forest of Marston Vale, making the Forest a better place to live, work and play for now, and for future generations.
  • Personal Message from the Manager
    Name of Wedding Contact: Grant
    We would be delighted to give you more information about our venue, or organise a show-round at your convenience.
  • Experience
    Year Business Was Established
    2000
    Public Liability Insurance
    Yes
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Location & Contact Details
  • Directions
    • Address
    • Station Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0PR, England
    • Nearest Town
    • Flitwick
    • Nearest Motorway & Junction
    • M1 J13
    • Nearest Train Station
    • Flitwick
    • Travel Notes
    • Just off the A421, half way between Bedford and Milton Keynes.
    • Nearest Airport
    • London Luton
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FAQ
(7)
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Our very own Catering Manager Sam married her fiance Dean a few years ago in a pink and black themed do, and despite the dodgy British weather, they had an amazing marquee party, complete with whiskey bar, flip-flops and pink sweet table!
What’s your #1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Share out the stress! Don't take everything on yourself - even if you are a perfectionist, you have carefully selected your bridesmaids and groomsmen: use them! They will be more than happy to share in the responsibilities of the run up to the big day, and the day itself.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We love the use of living flowers, and trees at weddings. Something that can be planted again, either by the guests or the couple themselves, as a lovely, permanent reminder of the day.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Natural, unique, eco, different, memorable
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
In our stunning sensory garden, in the archway.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
All funds raised go towards the creation of the Forest of Marston Vale, Bedfordshire.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We have planted over 1 million trees so far, hitting nearly half of our target for 30% tree cover within the Forest.