History & Heritage in Luton


Visiting Luton offers a blend of historical charm and modern attractions. Begin your journey at the Wardown Park Museum, delving into Luton's rich heritage. Don't miss the Luton Hoo Estate, boasting stunning gardens and a magnificent mansion. For nature enthusiasts, Stockwood Discovery Centre's gardens are a must-see.

Explore the vibrant culture at The Hat Factory Arts Centre, showcasing local talent. Luton Market invites you to sample diverse cuisines and shop for unique finds. Venture to Wrest Park, an English Heritage site, to wander through landscaped gardens and grand architecture. Conclude your trip with a leisurely stroll along the River Lea.

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Shaw's Corner
Attraction
Adults £7.75

Shaw's Corner

Country home of playwright Bernard Shaw for 44 years.

Attraction
Adults £9.50

Shaws Corner

Edwardian home of playwright George Bernard Shaw.

Attraction
Adults £2

Clock Tower

St Albans' Clock Tower is the only surviving medieval town belfry in England and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Come and climb it.

Attraction
Adults £5.60

Welwyn Roman Baths

Fascinating remains of a Roman Bath House dating back 1,800 years.

Attraction
Free

St Albans Cathedral

Tradition of hospitality, worship, and learning, and renowned as a place of pilgrimage, the Cathedral is a community of welcome and witness.

Mill Green Museum and Mill
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Adults £5

Mill Green Museum and Mill

Come and visit our 18th Century working watermill on the River Lea. See the mill in action and explore our exhibitions.

Cromer Windmill
Attraction
Adults £3

Cromer Windmill

Sole surviving windmill in Hertfordshire.

The Vault
Attraction
Free

The Vault

The Vault Game is an interactive, outdoor, augmented reality game. It is based on the local urban myth that a bank vault is still buried under the ground.

Bromham Mill
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Free

Bromham Mill

Bromham Mill is a late 18th - early 19th century rebuilding in brick, timber and stone on the site of earlier mills.

Kenwood House
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Free

Kenwood House

A stunning historic mansion with beautiful art collections, lush gardens, and a serene lakeside setting, perfect for a peaceful day out.

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Free

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir London

An architectural marvel, this Hindu temple offers serene beauty, intricate carvings, and spiritual solace to visitors of all backgrounds.