Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate

Dunstable Downs

Lose yourself in this breathtaking landscape, sculpted over time, decorated by nature and enjoyed by generations.

The rare chalk downland is home to a huge variety of wildlife. Look out for red kites, butterflies and wildflowers.

It's a fantastic place for kite flying, walking and views over the v...

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Chilterns Gateway Visitor Centre

Make the most of your day by visiting the café and trying locally produced food like the Bedfordshire Clanger. You can soak up panoramic views of the Vale of Aylesbury from the comfort of the centre.

Left your kite at home? Why not buy one from our shop's excellent range along with other local goo...

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Whipsnade Heath

Whipsnade Heath was once an area of open heath but since the decline in sheep grazing, trees and shrub have colonised much of the site.

The heath offers an interesting mosaic of grassland, scrub and woodland, with a fantastic variety of wildlife.

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The Five Knolls

There was a cemetery at Dunstable Downs during the Bronze Age, 4000 years ago. You can still see the circular burial mounds today. There's a skeleton excavated from one of these graves at Luton Museum.

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Whipsnade Tree Cathedral

A truly beautiful and tranquil tree plantation matching the ground plan of a medieval cathedral. Planted in memory of comrades lost during WWI in the spirit of 'faith, hope and reconciliation' visit here to worship, reflect and admire the splendour of this special place. Follow our © Fisheye Images