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Fri 14 Aug · 13:00

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Big Camp is a family adventure held at Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate. It provides the opportunity to camp overnight at the highest point in Bedfordshire. Tickets are free.

Big Camp is the perfect family adventure, offering you the rare opportunity to pitch your tent and camp overnight at the highest point in Bedfordshire.

Spend the weekend exploring the beautiful, rolling landscape and losing yourself in the vast night-time skies.

You can also expect camp fires with marshmallows and stories, sunset walks, nature arts and crafts, and lots of other outdoor games and activities. All included with your pitch ticket!

And don't worry, there will be plenty of downtime for you and the kids to make your own fun, and our food outlet will be open to purchase food and beverages.

For those who wish to bring their own, a designated BBQ area will be available for you to cook dinner.

Friday 14 August – Sunday 16 August 2026. Entry 12pm-3pm on Friday. Exit by 2pm on Sunday.

£110 per pitch for up to 2 adults and 3 children. A pitch can have up to 8 people, but there is a £5 charge for each extra person once the number of people has exceeded 5. Under 5s go free.

Booking is essential.

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Big Camp takes place on Friday, 14 August 2026 at 13:00.

Big Camp is held at Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate in Luton (Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire).

Entry to Big Camp is free.

Tickets for Big Camp can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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Editorial Summary

Big Camp is a family adventure held at Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate. It provides the opportunity to camp overnight at the highest point in Bedfordshire. Tickets are free.

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Organiser’s full description

Big Camp is the perfect family adventure, offering you the rare opportunity to pitch your tent and camp overnight at the highest point in Bedfordshire.

Spend the weekend exploring the beautiful, rolling landscape and losing yourself in the vast night-time skies.

You can also expect camp fires with marshmallows and stories, sunset walks, nature arts and crafts, and lots of other outdoor games and activities. All included with your pitch ticket!

And don't worry, there will be plenty of downtime for you and the kids to make your own fun, and our food outlet will be open to purchase food and beverages.

For those who wish to bring their own, a designated BBQ area will be available for you to cook dinner.

Friday 14 August – Sunday 16 August 2026. Entry 12pm-3pm on Friday. Exit by 2pm on Sunday.

£110 per pitch for up to 2 adults and 3 children. A pitch can have up to 8 people, but there is a £5 charge for each extra person once the number of people has exceeded 5. Under 5s go free.

Booking is essential.

Description supplied by the event organiser.

📍 Venue

Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate

Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire

Caddington, Luton

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❓ Frequently asked questions

When is Big Camp?

Big Camp takes place on Friday, 14 August 2026 at 13:00.

Where is Big Camp taking place?

Big Camp is held at Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate in Luton (Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire).

How much are tickets for Big Camp?

Entry to Big Camp is free.

How do I get tickets for Big Camp?

Tickets for Big Camp can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.