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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Summer of Play returns from Monday 22 July-1 September!
This year, see our Estate transform into a Sports Village with free, outdoor activities like football, cricket, hockey, tennis, athletics, volleyball, soft archery (Wednesdays only), and frisbee golf (Fridays only) for you to get stuck into.
Activities are self-led, just pick up the equipment from the Sports Village Welcome Area.
Alternatively join one of our coach-led activities delivered by local sports groups*
Before you compete, stop by our Visitor Centre to create your very own team flag!
Car parking charges apply, free for National Trust members.
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
*Pepperstock Archers soft archery sessions: 27 July, 12.00pm-4.00pm 03 August, 12.00pm-4.00pm 31 August, 12.00pm-4.00pm
*Let’s Get Going nature-based games: 05 August, 11.00am-1.00pm 12 August, 11.00am-1.00pm 19 August, 11.00am-1.00pm 26 August, 11.00am-1.00pm
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.
- Meeting point
Head to our Visitor Centre to pick up your map and team flag craft!
- What to bring and wear
This event is outdoors. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Accessibility
The field is flat and accessible.
Upcoming events
Traditional Afternoon Tea at the View Café
Treat yourself to a traditional afternoon tea overlooking the Downs.
Adult Mindful Nature Connection Walk
Experience the wellbeing of a deeper connection to nature through natural mindfulness.
Gentle Stroll: Kensworth Quarry
Come and discover the largest active chalk quarry in the UK on this guided gentle stroll.
Big Dig: Festival of Archaeology
Join in with the UK's biggest annual celebration of archaeology and unearth the underground secrets of Dunstable Downs.