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Summer Nights

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Experience a different side to the Downs, and join us every Wednesday in August to take in our spectacular evening views, enjoy a BBQ from our panoramic café, browse our shop selection, take a summer stroll and borrow games and sports equipment.

5.00pm - 7.00pm.

£3.50 car parking (members and blue badge holders park free) and BBQ charges apply.

Please note, BBQ is available from our courtyard only. Public BBQs are not allowed for safety.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Check admission prices

The basics

Suitability

Children are welcome.

Meeting point

The event will take place in, and around the visitor centre.

What to bring and wear

Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Accessibility

Centre is fully accessible.

Other

Dogs are welcome.

Contact info

Chilterns Gateway Centre

Upcoming events

Event

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
Event

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.

Event summary

on
24 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

Ranger's Ramble: Wild Flowers and Flutterings 

Join one of our rangers to explore our chalk grassland and its treasures.

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on
26 May 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30
Event

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