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Have-a-go-session: Let's Get Going

Get ready for a morning of movement, curiosity, games, creativity and play!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Sessions involve playful nature-based games for parents and children, aimed at building motor skills and connection through gentle movements, music, fun, creativity and 'feeling'.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Accessibility

The sessions take place on grass, near to our multi-user path.

Meeting point

Meet at the Summer of Play Welcome Area. Follow the signs from the main visitor centre / hub across the kite field to Summer of Play.

Suitability for children

Suitable for all ages

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water for hot days.

Other

These sessions are free but normal car parking charges apply.

Upcoming events

Festival of Archaeology - Pottery making and artefact show and tell 

Join us for a weekend of ancient craft-making and artefact show and tell with a real-life archaeologist.

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on
18 Jul to 19 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 1 other date or time

Summer of Play: The Dunstable Downs Sports Village 

Are you ready for a Summer of Play at Dunstable Downs? Why not get the kids outside for some fresh air, to burn off some energy, to learn a new skill, or simply, have fun.

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on
20 Jul to 31 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 48 other dates or times

Have-a-go-session: Soft archery 

Challenge the family to a game, win points, and have fun.

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on
22 Jul to 26 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 15:30+ 5 other dates or times

Have-a-go-taster-session: Archery 

Take aim and shoot for the bullseye, with an exciting archery taster session for all ages.

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on
26 Jul 2026
at 12:00 to 16:00