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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

Festival of Archaeology: Celtic Codebreakers 

Dig into the past at Dunstable Downs! Join in with the UK's biggest annual celebration of archaeology and unearth the secrets that lie beneath your feet.

Event summary

on
19 Jul to 20 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 1 other date or time
Event

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.

Event summary

on
21 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 41 other dates or times
Event

Festival of Archaeology – Family Walk 

Step back in time on a family-friendly walk led by professional archaeologist Dr Wendy Morrison, Heritage & Archaeology Manager for the Chilterns National Landscape.

Event summary

on
24 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
Event

Festival of Archaeology – Expert-led Walk 

Step back in time on a 3-mile guided walk led by professional archaeologist Dr Wendy Morrison, Heritage & Archaeology Manager for the Chilterns National Landscape.

Event summary

on
24 Jul 2025
at
13:30 to 15:30