Luton Local Attractions
Wardown and Stockward Parks and Museums
Both Luton Parks have a museum, Wardown has the gallery and Stockwood parks has the Craft museum and gardens. Located in Wardown park is the Luton Museum and gallery which has exhibitions about local history, lace and hat making. There is also a gallery where works by local and national artists are displayed. Stockwood Park is home to the Craft Museum and Gardens.
Wrest Park Gardens
Beautiful House and Gardens set in 90 acres of land in Silsoe, Bedfordshire. The gardens are ringed by a canal and feature woodland, avenues and a fine pavilion designed in 1710. Open April to September, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 10am to 5pm. Admission cost £4.00 per adult.
St Albans Cathedral
Only 15 minutes from Luton Station set in the historical town on St Albans, well worth a visit.
The Chilterns
The Chilterns are only a few miles north-west of London and provide a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. They are an area of unspoilt beauty with rolling chalk hills, magnificent beechwoods, quiet valleys and charming brick and flint villages. A wonderful mosaic of woods, fields, hedges, sunken lanes and clear streams.
Tourist Information
More information on local attractions can be obtained from:
Luton Tourist Information Centres
Tourist Information Centre
Luton Central Library
St. George's Square
Luton
Tel: +44 (0)1582 401579
Fax: +44 (0)1582 487886
Email: tourist. information@luton.gov.uk
Luton Local Amenities
The Arndale Shopping Centre
The Arndale Shopping Centre
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 2LJ
Tel: +44 (0) 1582 412636
E-mail: info@lutonarndale.co.uk
The Arndale Shopping Centre is located in the heart of Luton and is extremely accessible. Luton railway station and bus station are within walking distance and there is ample parking within its own car parks.
- 130 shops and 13 major stores including: Argos, Bhs, Boots, Debenhams, Littlewoods, Marks & Spencer, Mothercare, Tesco, W H Smith and Woolworths
- 16 Restaurants including: BB'S Coffee & Muffins, Burger King, Greenfields, McDonalds, Massarella, Morrelli's Cappuccino
- Facilities:Car Parks including disabled and Parent and baby spaces, Toilets, Cash Machines, Baby Changing Facilities, Nursery and Creche, Shopmobility, Telephones, Post Office, Customer Services
Open:
Monday - Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pmSunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm


