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Dunstable Downs

Dunstable Road | Whipsnade, Dunstable LU6 2GY, England
01582 500920
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Dunstable
4.5 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: Parks
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Bletchley, England, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Pick your day; it can be draughty. A pleasant walk . An Iron Age hill fort, not of the top class, on Ivinghoe Beacon. Some interesting churches nearby; an old windmill at Ivinghoe (the date of 1697 has been falsely altered to 1627) More

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Dunstable, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Love the view, the wonderful gliders flying overhead while you have a picnic or kite flying on the hill with the children, the lovely walks but....I hate paying for it as it is now pay and display, it was countryside for all to enjoy for free up to a few of years ago, now they have dug up more of... More

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Stevenage, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We often visit Dunstable Downs. The cafe is well used and staff all ready and willing to help. The kite festival is well worth a trip in July. More

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London, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Really great place to take photos! Just away from it all and a great place to just walk and enjoy the countryside! More

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Luton, Beds
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The Downs are always fab to visit on foot and also great on a mountain bike. Take a picnic and there is a centre that sells ice cream and other local things such as honey . Obviously it's better when the weather is dry and not too windy. More

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Bedfordshire
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Ideal if you want a good walk and take in some beautiful scenery. More

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The Downs are one of the most attractive sites to visit and to enjoy the fresh air; that invariable blows pretty hard across the valley and up over the hills. Take your picnic on a kind weather day or use the cafe that is located within the visitor centre. You can spend hours watching the gliders taking off and landing... More

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The very Eco friendly visitor centre is worth a visit but beware of the £2 park & display all day charge it is not clearly marked & I missed it & only saw it on exiting !! but fantastic stunning views More

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London, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

My family have been regular visitors to the Downs for many years. My children have loved the Downs for picnics and ball games and in particular, it is absolutely ideal for kite flying. There is a large hard standing car park, a cafe for refreshments plus an interesting visitor centre. Also worth a visit for the fresh air and fantastic... More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

There is a new visitor centre and plenty of parking for great views of the downs and the gliding station but the parking is way too expensive. You can spend from 20 mins to half a day there easily and it is a place you can visit over and over. More

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