The History of the Whipsnade Tree Cathedral (0501)
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Start dateMay 18 2025 -
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Time10:30 am -
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LocationLU6 2GY -
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PriceSeniors/Adults £3, Child £1.50
This walk will follow a circular route from the Chiltern Gateway Centre to Whipsnade Tree Cathedral. Whipsnade Tree Cathedral, was created from an array of trees, shrubs and plants to emulate the majesty of a place of worship.
It was created after the First World War in the spirit of ‘faith, hope and reconciliation’. On a gentle guided walk, this walk will cover the history of the Tree Cathedral including the life of the founder, Edmund Kell Blyth, where the idea came from, the stages of creating the Tree Cathedral, and future plans for the Tree Cathedral.
Additional information
National Trust staff. National Trust.
Meet outside the Chiltern Gateway Visitor Centre. Parking in Dunstable Downs car parks next to Visitor Centre- off B4541 (pay and display). Parking is £3.50 for the day. Free for National Trust Members and Blue Badge holders
3 miles
Short walks (up to 3 miles)
2h
Easy (pretty flat, good paths)
Gentle
15
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Yes (Visit by bus for just £2 each way, and enjoy a free hot drink when arriving by bus with a valid bus ticket.
From the centre of Dunstable, walk (25 mins) or take a bus (5 mins) to the edge of Dunstable (the Northern access point to the Downs or border of the National Trust land). Then take the footpath (30-45 mins) or stay on the bus (5 mins) to reach the Chiltern Gateway Centre.
Frequent buses run to Dunstable from Luton (10 mins)
There are frequent buses to Luton from: Hitchin (45 mins), Stevenage (55 mins) and Hatfield (60 mins).
There are regular buses direct to Dunstable from: Leighton Buzzard (30 mins), Bletchley (60 mins) and Milton Keynes (80 mins), with a few direct from Tring (35 mins), St Albans (40 mins) and Aylesbury (55 mins).
Plan your car-free visit at Good Journey
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