Blog (June 2023) - Experience Bedfordshire

Zookeepers at Whipsnade Zoo are handrearing baby vampire deer before they move to London Zoo next month. Four three week old vampire deer who measured just 12 cm at birth, are being hand reared by zookeepers at the UK's largest conservation zoo - protecting an important population of the vulnerable species. 

Make the most of the longer days, warmer weather and quality time with the family with the National Trust’s Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank. Taking place across the UK, the Summer of Play will include activities at Dunstable Downs in Bedfordshire.

Koko the chimpanzee has celebrated reaching the milestone age of 50 at Whipsnade Zoo.

Fancy getting out and enjoying the great outdoors this summer? Bedfordshire is full of beautiful countryside to explore, making it an excellent destination for those trying to escape the city in the warm weather. To help you make the most out of your trips to the county, here are three lovely walks that the whole family can enjoy – what’s even better is you can enjoy some stunning scenery and still be assured that you are near civilisation!