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Wardown Park Museum

Old Bedford Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU2 7HA

Wardown Park Museum is situated 1.5 miles from the centre of Luton in a beautiful landscaped park. The first floor galleries house the Luton Life displays which explore the stories of Luton people over the past 150 years. Throughout the galleries there are listening posts where visitors can listen to Lutonians telling their stories. There are also hands-on exhibits and touchscreen computers with images of old Luton.

On the ground floor are 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. Also on the ground floor is houses the exhibition gallery where the museum holds temporary exhibitions, events and activities for all ages and interests throughout the year.

General Information:


  • Free parking
  • Good disabled access (including a lift to the first floor)
  • Tearoom
  • Shop
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    Directions

    By Car:
    1.5 miles North of Luton Town Centre with-in Wardown Park Museum. Acess from Old Bedford Road and New Bedford Road.

    By Train:
    Luton(Town) Station (20 minutes walk), down Midland Road and along Old Bedford Road.

    By Bus:
    No 24 or 25 from Stop S1 in Silver Street, Luton Town Centre. Buses run every 15 minutes, except Sundays.

    Wardown Park Museum Postcode for SatNav: LU2 7HA

    Contact

     
    Tel:
    +44 (0)1582 546 722
    Fax:
    +44 (0)1582 546 763
    Email:
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