Halloween event · Dunstable
October Half Term: Halloween Trail at Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate 2026
Collect a trail sheet from Dunstable Downs’ courtyard visitor hub and try Halloween challenges, from broomstick races to potion mixing.
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About this event
Collect a trail sheet from Dunstable Downs’ courtyard visitor hub and try Halloween challenges, from broomstick races to potion mixing. The £3-per-child outdoor trail is described as step-free and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Dogs on leads are welcome. Dress for the weather and check parking or other venue charges before travelling.
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- Event dates
- 24 October – 1 November 2026
- Venue
- Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate
- Address
- Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2GY
- Opening times
- 24 Oct–1 Nov 2026; 10:00 – 16:00
- Suitable for
- The event is aimed at children and families.
- Accessibility
- The visitor centre, courtyard and trail is step free. The trail is based along our multi-user car park and is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
- Admission
- Paid entry
- Setting
- Outdoors
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- Travelodge St Albans City CentreSt Albans · 11.5 miles
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- The Ivy St Albans BrasserieSt Albans · 11.5 miles
- Wagamama St AlbansSt Albans · 11.5 miles
- Lussmanns St AlbansSt Albans · 11.5 miles
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- Verulamium MuseumSt Albans · 11.0 miles
- Hypocaust and Roman Mosaic St AlbansSt Albans · 11.2 miles
- Wrest ParkSilsoe · 11.2 miles
Events near October Half Term: Halloween Trail at Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate 2026
- Halloween half-term at Wrest ParkSilsoe · 11.2 miles
- Creepy Chilterns at Hughenden 2026High Wycombe · 17.6 miles
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