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Easter Adventures at Dunstable Downs: Knights' Tournament 

The year is 1232, and King Henry III has called for all knights and nobles to gather for an Easter tournament at Dunstable Downs. Are you up for the challenge?

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on
21 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
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Sensory Easter Adventures at Dunstable Downs: Knights' Tournament 

A sensory alternative to our main trail! The year is 1232, and King Henry III has called for all knights and nobles to gather for an Easter tournament at Dunstable Downs. Are you up for the challenge?

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on
21 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
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Art Course: Introduction to Watercolour 

Join creative arts company, Something Less Boring, for a beginner-friendly watercolour course ending with a chance to paint a sunset.

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on
22 Apr 2025
at
15:30 to 20:30
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VE 80 Beacon Lighting 

In honour of the 80th anniversary of VE day, join us for the ceremonial lighting of our beacon.

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on
8 May 2025
at
20:30 to 22:00
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Black to the Trails 2025 

Black to the Trails returns to Dunstable Downs in May 2025, promising to be bigger and better than ever.

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on
11 May 2025
at
09:00 to 17:00
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Chiltern's Walking Festival: History of Whipsnade Tree Cathedral 

Join us in celebration of Chiltern's Walking Festival with this guided circular stroll to Whipsnade Tree Cathedral.

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on
18 May 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30
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May’s Mythical Maps 

Are you ready to begin your knightly training? This half-term, you’re invited to test your map-reading skills in preparation for an upcoming grand quest around the world.

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on
24 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
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Big Camp May - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate 

Big Camp is back! Join us from 12.00pm on 30 May to 2.00pm on 1 June to camp out overnight beneath Dunstable Downs' famous skies!

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on
30 May 2025
at
12:00 to 15:00
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Art Course: Watercolour Landscapes 

Join creative arts company, Something Less Boring, for a beginner and improver friendly watercolour course ending with a chance to paint a landscape en plein air.

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on
24 Jun 2025
at
10:30 to 14:30
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Big Camp August - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate 

Big Camp is back! Join us from 12.00pm on 15 August to 2.00pm on 17 August to camp out overnight beneath Dunstable Downs' famous skies!

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on
15 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 15:00
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Art Course: Needle Felt 

Join creative arts company, Something Less Boring, for a beginner friendly needle felting course to create your very own masterpiece!

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on
26 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 14:30
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Autumn wreath-making workshop 

Celebrate the coming of Autumn and join Maples Flowers on this hands-on living wreath workshop.

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on
11 Oct 2025
at
18:00 to 20:00