Challenge yourself in a race – Spartan
For the last 4 years, we are proud to have partnered with Spartan Race UK (www.spartanrace.uk) to provide a venue for their world-renowned obstacle race.
Spartan are the global leaders in obstacle course racing and their events bring together athletes of all abilities. The varying terrain on the farm with imaginative obstacles combine to make it a memorable challenge. The open fields are perfect for technical stages and the woodland tracks test both elite athletes and fun runners alike. Spartan Race is blazing the trail in the fastest-growing participant sport in the world.
Celebrate a special day – Weddings
We have a choice of beautiful rural places where you can hold your wedding reception: Imagine a marquee opening onto the spectacular views of the beautiful Welland Valley; or a modern stretch tent pitched by the lake with the ripples on the water glinting in the evening sun; or perhaps a tepee, hidden in the woods surrounded by the sounds of nature.
With over 700 acres of fields, woodland and lakes, you can choose the perfect place for your wedding at Marston Lodge. We only hold four weddings a year, ensuring that our locations are special. We provide the location and you design your perfect day.
Meet friends or colleagues – in the Moot Room
The Moot Room is a spacious room with far-reaching views over open farmland and provides a versatile space ideal for business meetings or social events. Natural light floods in through large windows and the exposed beams and high ceilings make for a calm and characterful environment. The room is fully fitted with super-fast fibre broadband, projector, screen and kitchen.
- Boardroom style up to 18 delegates
- Presentation style up to 35 delegates
- Informally up to 75 delegates
- Catering services available
The Moot Room takes its name from Moot Hill which is an ancient meeting place in the middle of the farm dating back to the 11th century.
Participate in Cyclocross & Mountain Biking
We host a number of cyclocross and mountain bike events at Marston Lodge. Marston Lodge’s steep valleys with miles of gravel tracks, mud tracks, wide grass margins and demanding woodland sections make Marston Lodge an ideal venue for all cross-country cycling events.
One of our most popular events was ‘Mountain Mayhem’ the longest running 24hr mountain bike endurance event in the world.
Escape to a cozy hideaway – relax in waterside cabins
Mallard and Greylag are two delightful wooden cabins on the edge of a lake and are an ideal tranquil spot for a relaxing getaway. Compact and beautifully crafted by local carpenters, you will find interiors finished to a very high standard.
Each cabin has its own veranda for you to watch the wildfowl by day or enjoy a glass of wine under the stars by night. Light the fire-pit for the perfect romantic evening.
A luxurious and private shower room is a short walk away. Wake up to the tranquillity of water, fields and trees. Take a stroll down the magnificent Wellington-lined avenue to the remains of the Motte and Bailey or enjoy the fabulous views from Moot Hill.
Learn wildlife photography – workshops & tuitions
By protecting the environment and conserving nature and wildlife at Marston Lodge there are healthy numbers of native species which are perfect for nature photography.
With guidance from professional nature photographer, Des Ong (www.desong.co.uk), we have built a number of hides specifically for photographing wildlife. The special constructions enable photographers unprecedented proximity to these animals.
Des also conducts photographic workshops on subjects such as Hares, Badgers and Barn Owls around the farm. The many varied wildlife-friendly habitats encourage more and more species to thrive, giving opportunities to capture images of other animals and birds.
Try a new sport, Canicross – a sports for all abilities
Imagine running through sun-dappled woodland into green meadows with your dog. A new and exciting sport for all levels, Marston Lodge is proud to have hosted an annual Canicross event on the grass and hard tracks around the farm.
The Marston Lodge Canicross event has been described as one of their most gruelling courses, but it also includes entry-level circuits.
Join a pilates or yoga class – strengthen your mind & body
Pilates and Yoga are for everyone, whatever your age, body shape or fitness level. They are some of the most functional, low-impact forms of exercise you can undertake. They Improve posture, muscle tone, balance and joint mobility as well as relieve stress and tension.
We are delighted to have partnered with Ruth Kelly (www.rkwellness.co.uk) who teaches in the relaxing surroundings of the Moot Room, or, weather permitting, in the spectacular outdoor sites around the farm.
MARSTON LODGE FARM PARTNERSHIP
Marston Lodge
Clipston Road
Marston Trussell
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 9TT
+44 (0)7802 388 880
info@marstonlodge.com
