Skip to content
Skip to content

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.

  • Booking advisable

A chance to connect with history whilst soaking in the beauty of spring. This route will take you on a circular route to Whipsnade Tree Cathedral, with fun facts on our landscape, nature, and habitats along the way.

At the Tree Cathedral, you'll discover the history of its post-WWI founding, the stages of creation, and our future plans for this majestic space of 'faith, hope, and reconciliation.'

This walk is part of the Chiltern's Walking Festival 2025; a programme of guided walks, activities and special events taking place over 15 days in May

Adult tickets are £3, children £1.50. Under 5s go free (no ticket required). Normal car parking charges apply. Please book ahead as there will be limited availability on the day.

Afterwards, View Café will be open for you to warm up and purchase a comforting brew.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £3.00
Child £1.50

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children are welcome.

Meeting point

Please meet the group at the visitor centre to begin the stroll.

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable footwear and clothing as it could get muddy.

Accessibility

The route is not suitable for those with wheelchairs or pushchairs.

Other

Well behaved dogs welcome on leads.

Upcoming events

Event

VE 80 Beacon Lighting 

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

Event summary

on
8 May 2025
at
20:30 to 22:00
Event

Black to the Trails 2025 

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

Event summary

on
11 May 2025
at
09:00 to 17:00
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

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!

Event summary

on
30 May 2025
at
12:00 to 15:00