What's on at Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate
Wizards and witches hats
Make your own hat for a witch or a wizard in our Craft Barn then wear it for any halloween parties you go to or on the pumpkin trail
Tue 23 Oct 2018
+ 2 other dates
10:00-11:00
Pumpkin Trail
Come and search for spooky species in pumpkin decorated Chute Wood. Don't forget to look above your head and close to you feet to find all the creatures
Tue 23 Oct 2018
+ 3 other dates
10:30-15:00
Creepy crafts
Choose which creepy creature you want to make from the materials provided. It could be a pom-pom spider or a bat or something else!
Tue 23 Oct 2018
+ 2 other dates
12:30-13:30
Broomstick Making
Create your own broomstick from materials found on the estate. Each broomstick comes complete with a magical broomstick flying licence
Fri 26 Oct 2018
10:00-11:30
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Special Spooky Children's Walk
With witches and wizards to guide you. Perfect for little ones, meet us at the Chiltern Gateway Centre and take a journey to the spooky story telling circle in the glade.
Fri 26 Oct 2018
+ 1 other date
16:30-17:00
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Spooky Walk (12 years old and over)
It is well known that in the nights before all Hallows Eve spooky happenings begin across the wilderness of the downs. Make your way with your guide into the world of the undead and see who you will meet along the way . . .
Fri 26 Oct 2018
+ 1 other date
18:45-19:30
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Pumpkin Flower arrangement
Join the experts from Edlesborough Flowers to learn how to create an autumn flower display in a pumpkin.
Sat 27 Oct 2018
+ 1 other date
10:30-11:00
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50 Things Club
On the first Sunday of every month we hold a '50 Things to do before you are 11 ¾' event.
Sun 04 Nov 2018
+ 1 other date
14:00-15:30
WW1 Beacons of Light - from Dunstable Quadrant
Dunstable Downs National Trust and Dunstable Town Council invite you to join us in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives in the First World War. On November 11 it will be one hundred years since the guns fell silent.
Sun 11 Nov 2018
16:00-19:30
WW1 Beacons of light - from Dunstable Clock Tower
Dunstable Downs National Trust and Dunstable Town Council invite you to join us in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives in the First World War. On November 11 it will be one hundred years since the guns fell silent.
Sun 11 Nov 2018
16:15-19:15
WW1 Beacons of light - from Kensworth
Dunstable Downs National Trust and Dunstable Town Council invite you to join us in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives in the First World War. On November 11 it will be one hundred years since the guns fell silent.
Sun 11 Nov 2018
16:45-19:15
WW1 Beacons of light - from Studham
Dunstable Downs National Trust and Dunstable Town Council invite you to join us in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives in the First World War. On November 11 it will be one hundred years since the guns fell silent.
Sun 11 Nov 2018
17:15-19:30
A Christmas wreath-making and shopping evening
Join us for a festive evening to decorate a Christmas wreath and browse the shop without the crowds. Design and decorate your own wreath with the expert help of florists from Edesborough flowers.
Wed 28 Nov 2018
17:00-18:30
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Breakfast with Father Christmas
In the run-up to the festive season Father Christmas will be having breakfast in The View Café so why not join him? He will be there to talk to everyone so if you have any requests you can give them to him.
Sat 01 Dec 2018
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09:30-10:30
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Christmas crafts 2018
Come along and make your very own winter/Christmas themed craft at the visitor centre
Sat 01 Dec 2018
+ 9 other dates
10:30-15:00
Christmas Carol Trail 2018
Our Christmas trail, this year, is based on the carol - 12 days of Christmas so who will you be - a leaping Lord or a dancing lady? You could 'high-five' for the five gold rings or whistle with the eleven pipers.
Sat 01 Dec 2018
+ 9 other dates
10:30-15:00
Christmas table decorations
Make your own floral Christmas table decoration with the help of expert florists from Edlesborough Flowers.
Thu 20 Dec 2018
09:00-10:30
Winter Solstice
Start your winter solstice experience at the Chilterns gateway Centre with carols, mince pies and a cup of traditional wassail
Fri 21 Dec 2018
18:00-21:00
Boxing Day 'Burn Off Christmas' Walk
Need an excuse to get outdoors and get rid of that bloated feeling? Then join us for a breath of fresh air on this approximately 2 hour walk led by one of our Rangers.
Wed 26 Dec 2018
10:00-11:30