Events

Keep your camera handy © Siobhan Currie

Keep your camera handy

© Siobhan Currie

Summer Sunset BBQ

Friday 21 June 7.30pm-10.30pm

Watch the setting sun over the Downs as you enjoy a sumptuous BBQ and live jazz band.

There'll be plenty of floor space inside so remember to bring your dancing shoes.

Summer punch reception and 2 course BBQ. £20 per person, £5 non refundable deposit for bookings.

Guided Orchid Walk

Pyramidal orchid

Sunday 16 June, 11am-1pm

You will be astounded as you discover these hidden gems. Join our Ranger and discover all the different wild orchid species found on the Downs.

£2, booking essential.

 

Butterfly Walk

Saturday 25 May, 11am-1pm

Discover something amazing and join us on this fun, informative guided walk hunting out the Down's rare butterflies.

£2, bookings being taken now.

Glow Worm Walk

A walk on a summer night may reward you with a glowworm

13 July Sharpenhoe walk and 20 July Whipsnade walk, both at 10pm

Bring a little sparkle into your life and observe these fascinating little creatures at night.

£2, booking essential

Run wild with us © Jane Maltby

Run wild with us

© Jane Maltby

Run wild and find adventures in the countryside

1st Sunday of every month 2pm -3:30pm

Join our rangers and let your children go wild. This fun activity group will excite, educate and enthral your children with adventures from our '50 things to do before you're 11 3/4' campaign. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather (setting off from the Chilterns Gateway Centre at 2pm).