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at Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate

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February fun for everyone 

Dunstable Downs is yours to explore this February half-term.

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on
22 Feb to 23 Feb 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
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World Book Day 

Celebrate the joy of reading with World Book Day at Dunstable Downs!

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on
1 Mar to 6 Mar 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Ramblers Wellbeing Walk 

Enjoy some fresh air, company and light exercise on these free, regular walks, designed to support health and wellbeing for all.

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on
6 Mar to 17 Apr 2025
at
13:00 to 14:30
+ 3 other dates or times
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Twilight Nights for Ramadan 

See Dunstable Downs in a new light with two sunset openings in celebration of Ramadan.

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on
7 Mar to 21 Mar 2025
at
17:00 to 19:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Dunstable’s Medieval Past (for adults) 

Join local author and historian John Buckledee for an illustrated talk on the medieval tournaments that once made Dunstable famous!

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on
26 Mar 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
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Dunstable’s Medieval Past (for families) 

Step back in time with local author and historian John Buckledee as he brings Dunstable’s medieval tournaments to life in a family-friendly talk!

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on
4 Apr 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
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Easter egg hunt at Dunstable Downs: Knights' Tournament 

The year is 1232, and King Henry III has called for all knights and nobles to gather for an Easter tournament at Dunstable Downs. Are you up for the challenge?

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on
5 Apr to 21 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 16 other dates or times
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Art Course: Introduction to Watercolour 

Join creative arts company, Something Less Boring, for a beginner-friendly watercolour course ending with a chance to paint a sunset.

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on
22 Apr 2025
at
15:30 to 20:30
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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.

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