If you have 7 days to spend in Dunstable, there are plenty of things to see and do. Here are some suggestions:
Day 1:
- Visit Dunstable Downs and take a walk around the chalky hills (1-2 hours)
- Explore the Dunstable Priory and museum (1-2 hours)
- Grab a bite to eat at one of the many cafes and pubs in the town centre (1 hour)
Suggested place to stay: Old Palace Lodge Hotel, The Highway
Day 2:
- Take a trip to Luton Hoo estate and gardens (2-3 hours)
- Visit the Stockwood Discovery Centre - with displays on geology, local history, and gardens (2-3 hours)
Suggested place to stay: The Pheasant Inn, London Road
Day 3:
- Visit Whipsnade Zoo - one of the largest in the UK and home to over 3,000 animals (3-4 hours)
- Take a stroll through the nearby Ashridge Estate - with over 5,000 acres of woodland to explore (2-3 hours)
Suggested place to stay: Aubrey Park Hotel, Hemel Hempstead Road
Day 4:
- Visit the Chiltern Hills - a nearby area of outstanding natural beauty (4-5 hours)
- Stop by the Ivinghoe Beacon and take in the stunning views (1-2 hours)
Suggested place to stay: The Crown, High Street
Day 5:
- Visit the historic town of St Albans, with its Roman ruins and medieval architecture (3-4 hours)
- Take a trip to the nearby Verulamium park and museum (2-3 hours)
Suggested place to stay: White Hart Hotel, Holywell Hill
Day 6:
- Visit the Woburn Estate and Abbey, home to one of the largest collections of private art in the world (3-4 hours)
- Take a stroll around Woburn village and stop by the local market (1-2 hours)
Suggested place to stay: Bell Hotel & Inn, Market Place, Woburn
Day 7:
- Take a day trip to London - only around an hour away by train - and enjoy the sights and sounds of the UK capital (5-6 hours)
- Stop by the local mall, The Quadrant Shopping Centre, on your way back to Dunstable (1 hour)
Suggested place to stay: Premier Inn Dunstable South A5, Watling St
