Dunstable is a town rich in history ... originally established by the Romans and subsequently re-founded by Henry 1 in the Twelth Century as a market town set at the crossroads of the ancient Watling Sreet and the Icknield Way.

Much of that tradition remains in the form of the buildings and the open market which today characterise the town and dovetail with modern shopping areas and a host of attractions in surrounding areas.

If you have the time you might like to visit the recently reconstructed clock tower in the market area, stroll in the parks or walk the downs which form part of the Chiltern Hills. For the more energetic there's a host of leisure facilities from Superbowl to Golf, fitness centres to childrens playgrounds, and plenty of pubs, fast food outlets and restaurants. Dunstables location at the crossroads of history cries out for personal investigation...

Henry's heritage, the Priory and its part in the Reformation, Middle row and the development of the town's traditional market all await the visitor.

More Attractions -

Dunstable Downs Golf Club - Dunstable
Visitors and Societies are welcome at Dunstable Downs Golf Club. The course is situated 2 miles south west of Dunstable on the Whipsnade Road on the crest of the Chiltern Hills nearly 800 feet above sea level. The Downs are famous as a beauty spot and viewpoint with a panorama taking in 7 counties. The bracing air, the glorious downland turf and the richly varied character of the terrain make it an ideal spot for a golf course. Thanks to the chalky subsoil the course is playable for most of the year and is always dry with fast, true contoured greens.

 

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park - Dunstable
Whipsnade Wild Animal Park is one of Europe's largest wildlife conservation parks. Set in 600 acres of beautiful parkland on the Chiltern Hills, north of London, the Park is home to more than 2,500 animals, many of which are endangered in the wild. There are several catering outlets at Whipsnade, but some of them operate seasonal opening hours so check before a visit for up-to-date information. Winter Parking: Visitors are allowed to bring their cars into the Park free of charge until the external car park is re-opened for the summer months. Last admission one hour before advertised closing time Permission must be obtained for all filming and photography for commercial purposes, No dogs allowed in the Park, Cycling is not permitted, BBQs not permitted. Motor bikes are not permitted.

 

Luton Town Football Club
One side of the ground and one end are small and covered. A Luton fan once told me that the council would not let the club build any higher than the surrounding houses. The small end, The Oak Road Stand, is given to away supporters and this has a simple electric scoreboard on its roof. The other end is a large covered all seated stand, which was originally a terrace. You can still see parts of the old terrace at the back of this stand. The small side of the ground (called the Bobbers Stand as entrance cost a Bob!) is predominantly filled with a row of executive boxes and is so small that you can clearly see the houses behind it.