The market town and civil parish of Dunstable is located in Central Bedfordshire in Bedfordshire County, England. It is the largest settlement in the district and third largest in the county after Luton and Bedford. During the Roman era, the town’s name was Durocobrivis.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in Dunstable
The town centre was a thriving shopping centre by the 1980s, but the emergence of out-of-town retail parks brought about a slump in town centre business. Halfords, Tesco and Sainsbury’s transferred out of town to larger premises. Lately, however, major retailers such as Aldo, Wilkinson and Asda have established stores in the town centre and Costa coffee, the second largest coffeehouse chain in the world has its headquarters in Dunstable. The Quadrant Shopping Centre on Boardwalk improves the shopping experience in this town,
This town is also home to almost eighty places to eat and dine, making it a true foodie’s paradise. Diners have a choice of a broad range of international cuisine that will suit their taste as well as their budget. And there is no shortage either for a place to stay in this town since there are nine hotels, two B&Bs/inns and one speciality accommodation in this town.
Things to See and Do in Dunstable
While in town, one thing that visitors should not miss is a visit to the Chilterns. The Downs is the best place to view the Chilterns ridge while enjoying a leisurely walk along the many circular walks and footpaths of the Downs. It is also a great place to have a picnic or even fly a kite. One particular walk worth taking is the Dunstable Downs to Whipsnade Circular Walk, Whipsnade being another attraction and famous for its tree cathedrals.