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Upcoming events

at Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate

Festival of Archaeology - Pottery making and artefact show and tell 

Join us for a weekend of ancient craft-making and artefact show and tell with a real-life archaeologist.

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18 Jul to 19 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 1 other date or time

Summer of Play: 'Everyone’s Green Space Sports Village' at Dunstable Downs 

Dunstable Downs is a place for everyone to enjoy nature in their own way. So, what better excuse to get the kids outside, burning off energy, learning new skills, or simply, having fun than coming along to Summer of Play?

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20 Jul to 31 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 48 other dates or times

Have-a-go-session: Soft archery 

Challenge the family to a game, win points, and have fun.

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22 Jul to 26 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 15:30+ 5 other dates or times

Have-a-go-session: Let's Get Going 

Get ready for a morning of movement, curiosity, games, creativity and play!

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23 Jul to 27 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 5 other dates or times

Have-a-go-taster-session: Archery 

Take aim and shoot for the bullseye, with an exciting archery taster session for all ages.

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26 Jul 2026
at 12:00 to 16:00

Kites Connect Festival: a celebration of culture and kites 

Following last years success, Kites Connect Festival returns for 2026! With a commitment to serving our community, we celebrate unity and access in our local green spaces.

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1 Aug to 2 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 1 other date or time

Summer holidays: Guided family exploration walk 

Join us over the summer holidays for a relaxed, family-friendly walk led by our team member and Scout Leader, Lucy.

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12 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 11:30

Big Camp 

Big Camp is back again this August. Join us from 12.00pm on 14 August to 2.00pm on 16 August to pitch a tent for a two-night camp out beneath Dunstable Downs' famous skies.

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14 Aug 2026
at 12:00 to 15:00