Luton Attractions
Luton (pop. 170,000), is an industrial town with an airport serving London.
The town of Luton has several parks with museums, gardens, and sports facilities. The Luton Carnival is the largest of its kind in Europe and it takes place on the late May Bank Holiday.
The town of Luton has several parks with museums, gardens, and sports facilities. The Luton Carnival is the largest of its kind in Europe and it takes place on the late May Bank Holiday.
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Luton Airport
Luton Airport is used mainly for inland and charter services. It lies 32mi/ 51km northwest of London.
British Rail: Luton Flyer; coach link to Luton station thence by rail to St Paul's and King's Cross Thameslink; journey time 50-65 minutes. Bus: Luton and District's 757 to Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria; journey time about 75 minutes.
British Rail: Luton Flyer; coach link to Luton station thence by rail to St Paul's and King's Cross Thameslink; journey time 50-65 minutes. Bus: Luton and District's 757 to Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria; journey time about 75 minutes.
London's Airports - Luton
Navigation House
Airport Way
Luton LU2 9LY
England
Navigation House
Airport Way
Luton LU2 9LY
England
St Mary's
An interesting church, the 13th century St Mary's, is built largely in the Decorated style. Also noteworthy are the canopied stone font and wooden choir screen in the Wenlock Chapel (1461; William Wenlock was a prebendary of St Paul's Cathedral in London).
Stockwood Discovery Centre (formerly Stockwood Park Museum)
The Stockwood Discovery Centre in Luton focuses on the crafts of the early Bedfordhsire people. The items are displayed in a manner that connects them with the people of the area. In addition to the local crafts, you will also find exhibitions on rural life and transportation.
The Period Gardens offer a retreat from the historical displays. The gardens represent over 900 years of English Garden history and offer a relaxing setting for all visitors to the museum.
The Period Gardens offer a retreat from the historical displays. The gardens represent over 900 years of English Garden history and offer a relaxing setting for all visitors to the museum.
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:45 | 16:45 | 16:45 | 16:45 | 16:45 | 18:00 |
October 31 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 15:45 | 15:45 | 15:45 | 15:45 | 15:45 | 15:45 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
