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at Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate

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Summer of Play: The Dunstable Downs Sports Village 

Visit our very own Sports Village and inspire a spirit of play that can be continued throughout the season and beyond.

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on
26 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 36 other dates or times
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Ranger's Ramble: Bird Watch 

Join one of our rangers and explore the habitats most favourable to our population of breeding birds.

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on
27 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30
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Summer of Play: Let's Get Going 

Feel good with nature-based coach-led games using play, movement and creativity.

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on
1 Aug to 29 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 12:00
+ 4 other dates or times
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Kites Connect Festival: a celebration of culture and kites 

Following last years success, Kites Connect Festival returns for 2025! With a commitment to serving our community, we celebrate unity and access in our local green spaces.

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on
2 Aug to 3 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Summer Nights 

For a new way to experience Dunstable Downs, join us for BBQ evenings every Wednesday during August!

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on
6 Aug to 27 Aug 2025
at
17:00 to 19:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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Summer of Play: Pepperstock Archers 

Hit the bullseye with coach-led archery.

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on
10 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00
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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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Circular Walk of Dunstable Downs 

A 9k walk taking in all the sites and views that Dunstable Downs has to offer.

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on
27 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 13:00
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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