Guidebook for Luton
Food Scene
If it's a hearty Italian meal you fancy, then look no further that Monna LIsa, rated 4.5 by Trip Advisor reviews. Amazing food and ambience:
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g190747-d4058056-Reviews-Monna_Lisa-Luton_Bedfordshire_England.html
Monna Lisa
36 Guildford StIf it's a hearty Italian meal you fancy, then look no further that Monna LIsa, rated 4.5 by Trip Advisor reviews. Amazing food and ambience:
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g190747-d4058056-Reviews-Monna_Lisa-Luton_Bedfordshire_England.html
If you fancy an outstanding Indian meal, them look no further than Stopsley Cuisine, rated 5 by trip advisor reviews
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g190747-d8626780-Reviews-Stopsley_Cuisine-Luton_Bedfordshire_England.html
Stopsley Cuisine
616 Hitchin RoadIf you fancy an outstanding Indian meal, them look no further than Stopsley Cuisine, rated 5 by trip advisor reviews
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g190747-d8626780-Reviews-Stopsley_Cuisine-Luton_Bedfordshire_England.html
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bear Club
24A Guildford StAwesome venue, with great music and vibe!
Sightseeing
Stockwood Discovery Centre, formerly known as Stockwood Craft Museum, is one of two free admission museums situated in Luton (the other is Wardown Park Museum).
The discovery centre displays collections of local social history, archaeology, geology and rural crafts. It also houses the biggest collection of horse-drawn carriages in Europe, the Mossman Collection.
The external part of the Discovery Centre features extensive gardens. The Period Gardens, ranging from the Elizabethan Knot Garden to the Dig for Victory Garden.
It is one of the few places in the country where the work of acclaimed artist Ian Hamilton Finlay can be seen on permanent display.
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Stockwood Discovery Centre
London RoadStockwood Discovery Centre, formerly known as Stockwood Craft Museum, is one of two free admission museums situated in Luton (the other is Wardown Park Museum).
The discovery centre displays collections of local social history, archaeology, geology and rural crafts. It also houses the biggest collection of horse-drawn carriages in Europe, the Mossman Collection.
The external part of the Discovery Centre features extensive gardens. The Period Gardens, ranging from the Elizabethan Knot Garden to the Dig for Victory Garden.
It is one of the few places in the country where the work of acclaimed artist Ian Hamilton Finlay can be seen on permanent display.
Parks & Nature
A lovely place to go for a walk no matter the weather. Also has skate park facilities, child's play area. And paths to walk along to look at the airport runway and watch planes take-off. Enjoy a nature walk, see wildlife, or walk the dog! In the summer, thousands of flowers are out in full colour.
Wigmore Park
66 Eaton Green RdA lovely place to go for a walk no matter the weather. Also has skate park facilities, child's play area. And paths to walk along to look at the airport runway and watch planes take-off. Enjoy a nature walk, see wildlife, or walk the dog! In the summer, thousands of flowers are out in full colour.
Wardown Park is the jewel in the crown of Luton’s parks with outstanding features, such as the fountain and boating lake, and a rich history. It is one of seven district parks in Luton, providing a green refuge within walking distance of the town centre It provides an oasis of calm within walking distance of the town centre.
The historic significance of the park is acknowledged by its inclusion as Grade II on the English Heritage Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, particularly due to the rarity of the combination of Victorian and Edwardian purpose-built design features that make-up the Park.
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Wardown Park
New Bedford RoadWardown Park is the jewel in the crown of Luton’s parks with outstanding features, such as the fountain and boating lake, and a rich history. It is one of seven district parks in Luton, providing a green refuge within walking distance of the town centre It provides an oasis of calm within walking distance of the town centre.
The historic significance of the park is acknowledged by its inclusion as Grade II on the English Heritage Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, particularly due to the rarity of the combination of Victorian and Edwardian purpose-built design features that make-up the Park.
Arts & Culture
Luton's leading arts and entertainment venue featuring live music, club nights, theatre, dance, films, children's activities, workshops, classes and gallery exhibitions.
The Hat Factory is a centre of artistic excellence set within a vibrant urban environment. It offers the young and the young at heart the chance to engage with the arts, to be inspired by the UK’s leading arts practitioners, and to develop artistic skills and confidence.
The Hat Factory is a combined arts venue in the centre of Luton. It opened in 2003 and since then has been the area’s main provider of contemporary theatre, dance and music, working with both emerging and proven producers and artists.
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Hat Factory Arts Centre
67 Bute StLuton's leading arts and entertainment venue featuring live music, club nights, theatre, dance, films, children's activities, workshops, classes and gallery exhibitions.
The Hat Factory is a centre of artistic excellence set within a vibrant urban environment. It offers the young and the young at heart the chance to engage with the arts, to be inspired by the UK’s leading arts practitioners, and to develop artistic skills and confidence.
The Hat Factory is a combined arts venue in the centre of Luton. It opened in 2003 and since then has been the area’s main provider of contemporary theatre, dance and music, working with both emerging and proven producers and artists.
Tunnel through time to the world of the Romans - with a visit to Welwyn Roman Baths.
You can't take a hot bath any more - the boiler went out about 1,800 years ago when the Romans left! But you can see some fascinating remains which have survived from their time.
Learn about how the Romans liked to relax with an elegant culture of bathing, and admire their creativity and style. The bath house remains are a scheduled ancient monument and were once part of a fine villa.
Also on display are archaeological finds from the Welwyn area and an exhibition devoted to the history of the site, which was uncovered during the 1960s and 70s
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Welwyn Roman Baths
Welwyn By Pass RoadTunnel through time to the world of the Romans - with a visit to Welwyn Roman Baths.
You can't take a hot bath any more - the boiler went out about 1,800 years ago when the Romans left! But you can see some fascinating remains which have survived from their time.
Learn about how the Romans liked to relax with an elegant culture of bathing, and admire their creativity and style. The bath house remains are a scheduled ancient monument and were once part of a fine villa.
Also on display are archaeological finds from the Welwyn area and an exhibition devoted to the history of the site, which was uncovered during the 1960s and 70s
Wardown Park Museum is situated in the beautiful landscaped Wardown Park. Perfect for a family day out, the museum has many interesting displays and activities.
The ground floor galleries include the Lace Gallery displaying some of the museum's extensive collection of local lace and the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire gallery which tells the story of this local regiment. The ground floor also houses the special exhibitions gallery.
On the first floor, the Luton Life gallery displays the stories of Lutonian and their life over the past 150 years. This gallery is highly interactive providing visitors with hands on exhibits, sensory panels and touch screen computers
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Wardown House, Museum and Gallery
Old Bedford RoadWardown Park Museum is situated in the beautiful landscaped Wardown Park. Perfect for a family day out, the museum has many interesting displays and activities.
The ground floor galleries include the Lace Gallery displaying some of the museum's extensive collection of local lace and the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire gallery which tells the story of this local regiment. The ground floor also houses the special exhibitions gallery.
On the first floor, the Luton Life gallery displays the stories of Lutonian and their life over the past 150 years. This gallery is highly interactive providing visitors with hands on exhibits, sensory panels and touch screen computers
Shopping
Bedfordshire's premier shopping centre! Lots of high street names including Debenhams, Boots, Marks and Spencer, WH Smith, River Island and many more plus a large selection of unique, independent stores.
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The Mall Luton
37 The MallBedfordshire's premier shopping centre! Lots of high street names including Debenhams, Boots, Marks and Spencer, WH Smith, River Island and many more plus a large selection of unique, independent stores.
Entertainment & Activities
Whether you’re looking forward to seeing the latest Hollywood blockbuster, enjoying an evening of bowling and games, a night out wining and dining with friends or just want to burn some calories working out in a gym, The Galaxy offers all of this and more.
A Leisure destination in the heart of Luton, The Galaxy provides fun and entertainment for all the family. It is home to many eateries, a 9 screen Cineworld Cinema, bowling alley, a state of the art Gym and much more.
A fun and vibrant place, The Galaxy is easily accessible by car, bus and train and provides the ideal entertainment destination for you with a group of friends or the whole family.
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The Galaxy
1 Bridge StWhether you’re looking forward to seeing the latest Hollywood blockbuster, enjoying an evening of bowling and games, a night out wining and dining with friends or just want to burn some calories working out in a gym, The Galaxy offers all of this and more.
A Leisure destination in the heart of Luton, The Galaxy provides fun and entertainment for all the family. It is home to many eateries, a 9 screen Cineworld Cinema, bowling alley, a state of the art Gym and much more.
A fun and vibrant place, The Galaxy is easily accessible by car, bus and train and provides the ideal entertainment destination for you with a group of friends or the whole family.