Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate

We know that many of our visitors have been asking for an area in the cafe where they could bring their dogs when they come for a meal or a snack. We have listened and now have a special area where dogs and their families can sit together - enjoy!

Take your choice of our downloadable walks. Lace up your walking boots for a really long trek or enjoy a relaxing stroll through the stunning countryside close to the café. There are interesting historical sites created by humans living here over thousands of years. Take your pick.

Raffles are one way we raise funds for the conservation work carried out on the estate. This work is all year round and very costly so we hope you will support us and maybe win a big prize!

After a brisk walk through the falling leaves, come inside for lunch or a tasty snack, like this freshly baked Lemon Drizzle cake. While you tuck in you can enjoy the wonderful view.

Whoever you are shopping for, we think you will find the answer here. We have a large selection of gifts for everyone on your list and there are some bargains to be had.

Come and look for signs of wildlife getting ready for winter. You might see birds making roosting sites in trees or badgers changing their bedding ready for the cold weather ahead

The Red Kite is quite possibly the most beautiful bird of prey in Britain. It is certainly a wonderful sight as it wheels above the Downs.

Now that winter is here and the days are getting shorter we need to make sure that our garden birds get the support they need through the coming months.

If you enjoy being outside come and join our band of countryside volunteers. Make new friends and have some fun as you help our countryside team with their conservation work

If you are looking for something different to do, look no further. We have a variety of volunteering roles for anyone with a few hours to spare who would enjoy meeting new people and helping us give our visitors the very best experience whenever they visit.

The view may be tranquil these days, but Dunstable Downs is home to a wealth of history. From Neolithic burial mounds to a Saxon execution site and much more...

The forerunners of today's Territorial Army would train at the rifle range at the foot of the Downs.

Find out why hundreds of visitors would gather on the downs to roll their oranges!