Luton

Luton

Luton is a town famous for its links to the hat trade, a real insight into this fascinating history can be gained through some of the town's museums, especially Wardown Park Museum (above). The town also offers a variety of other museums covering a range of curriculum subjects including history, textiles and science. If you are after a more recreational trip then just outside Luton are Whipsnade Zoo and Woburn Safari Park.

Stockwood Discovery Centre is an acclaimed local environment centre and has sensory trail, while the Dunstable Downs are a local Ara of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Meanwhile the town's major business can be experienced at Luton Airport, which is also a window and portal to the rest of the world.

Venues in this location

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Baylands Equestrian Centre

Baylands Equestrian Centre is an Outreach Centre for the College of West Anglia providing recognised in-house equine training and qualifications.

Would you like a career in equine?

Woodside Animal Farm

A group visit to Woodside Animal Farm gives you full access to all our daily activities facilities plus some extra special care to make your day unforgettable. For 20 paying people or more we offer a great value day out, which we can tailor to suit your needs.

Starting from just £4 person your school or group will receive:

Whipsnade Tree Cathedral

Trees, hedges and shrubs planted in the form of a medieval cathedral

This incredible Tree Cathedral, made from trees, shrubs and plants, was created after the First World War in the spirit of 'faith, hope and reconciliation'.

Admission to the Tree Cathedral is free. Donations welcome to the Whipsnade Tree Cathedral Fund c/o The Trustees.

Ascott House

This half-timbered Jacobean farmhouse, transformed by the de Rothschilds towards the end of the 19th century, now houses an exceptional collection of paintings, fine furniture and superb oriental porcelain.

The extensive gardens are an attractive mix of formal and natural, with specimen trees and shrubs and some unusual features.

Sharpenhoe

Ancient woodland and chalk escarpment with fantastic views

The Sharpenhoe group of properties comprises four adjacent countryside areas to the north of Luton. These are (from west to east) Sundon Hills, Moleskin and Markham Hills, Sharpenhoe Clappers and Smithcombe Hills.

Sundon Hills has a lovely picnic area, which is located immediately adjacent to the car park; benches are provided or bring a blanket and sit on the grass.

Dunstable Downs

Extensive chalk and grassland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Soar above a breathtaking landscape, sculpted over time, decorated by nature and enjoyed by generations.

Stand on top of Dunstable Downs for a view that will simply take your breath away. These Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) are designated for the quality of their chalk grasslands.

Leighton Buzzard Railway

One of England's Finest Narrow-Guage Railways

The Leighton Buzzard Railway is one of the last survivors of the hundreds of 2 foot (610mm) gauge light railways built in Britain for industrial use. It is believed to be the only remaining line which owed its existence to the ready availability of surplus materials and equipment from the First World War battlefield supply lines.

Pitstone Windmill

A rare and striking example of an early form of windmill

This unusual survivor is one of the oldest windmills in Britain. Pitstone windmill ground flour for the village for almost three hundred years until a freak storm in the early 1900s left it damaged beyond economic repair.

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

The UK's Biggest Zoo!

With so many different species housed at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, the UK's biggest zoo, your trip will be full of excitement.

Wardown Park Museum

A good display of Luton history and a history of the development of Luton industries.

Stockwood Discovery Centre

The Stockwood Discovery Centre is designed with environmentally green and sustainable principles in mind.

With interactive display, variety of gardens, children play area, special events and activities, bee gallery and much more, it is a wonderful visitor attraction and museum. Collection highlights include the Wenlok Jug, the Shillington gold coin hoard and the Mossman collection.

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