Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate

There's plenty of fun to be had a Dunstable Downs this summer. Join in the games in our Sports Village with football, cricket, athletics, tennis and more. Have a go at archery, fly a kite in the big open sky or tick of one the 50 Things activities.

As the days get longer and the weather warmer, now is the time to explore the Downs at this beautiful time of year. The skylarks are singing and the hedges blooming. Follow one of our downloadable walks or just wander on your own. Take a deep breath and enjoy the view as you set off on your chosen route.

Dunstable Downs is a great place for dogs and their owners. Find out how to make the most of your visit with your four-legged friend.

Enjoy stunning views and tempting hot and cold drinks and food from our café. We have large and comfortable indoor and outdoor seating areas. Our indoor seating reopens on Monday 17 May.

Our shop has reopened. For the safety of staff and visitors, social distancing measures are in place. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate.

Wildlife on the Downs is not easy to spot but you might see one of these lovely creatures near the wildflower meadows. Just walk quietly and keep looking around you.

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.

As autumn gets under way look out for fungi. There are many different varieties on the Downs but please don't eat anything you find as some can be extremely poisinous.

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!