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    The colourful new Chilterns Gateway Centre in the heart of the Dunstable Downs
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    Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate
    Dunstable Road, Whipsnade, Bedfordshire LU6 2GY
    Telephone: 01582 500920
    Other building  Countryside  Prehistory  Functions  1928 
    Acres of space to enjoy with fabulous views over the Vale of Aylesbury and along the Chiltern Ridge. Dunstable Downs is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a kite-flying hotspot. Chalk grassland, rich in wildlife, provides prime walking country – spot the gliders soaring over the glorious landscape!

    Don't miss
    • Enjoy the views from the comfort of our Visitor Centre.
    • Have fun flying kites from the top of Dunstable Downs.
    • Walk across chalk grassland habitats and explore fascinating archaeological features.

    Making the most of your day
    Kite-flying all year round and annual kite festival. Waymarked routes, multi-user trail to Five Knolls and regular guided walks. Monthly farmers' market and wide programme of events. Dogs under close control, on leads near livestock

    Opening times
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    Chilterns Gateway Centre
    01-Jan - 12-Mar-10 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    13-Mar - 30-Oct-10 10 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    31-Oct - 31-Dec-10 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Chilterns Gateway Centre closed 24 and 25 December. Centre closes dusk if earlier. Car park adjacent to Centre locked dusk in winter and 6 in summer. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    01582 500920 Fax: 01582 500935 Email: dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Admission free. Donations welcome. Car park charge for non-members


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    Places nearby
    • Ascott
    • Ashridge Estate
    • Shaw's Corner
    • Whipsnade Tree Cathedral
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