Dunstable Downs, Whipsnade Wild Animal Kingdom and Woburn Abbey are all within a short drive of the town centre Woburn Safari Park is set in 3,000 acres of the North Chilterns and has been home to the Earl of Bedford since 1574 The Queen used to be a regular at Luton Hoo stately home on her wedding anniversary Luton Hoo is regularly used as a location for filming. Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow and pop star Ronan Keating are among the high profile stars to visit