Stockwood Discovery Centre
Stockwood Discovery Centre in Luton offers captivating gardens, engaging interactive exhibitions on local history, and Europe's largest carriage collection.
Stockwood Discovery Centre is a great place to spend a day exploring local history, culture, and nature. With its engaging exhibits, beautiful gardens, and family-friendly activities, everyone can enjoy this free local attraction.
Your carriage awaits
Explore the Mossman Collection, the largest collection of horse-drawn carriages in Europe. Learn about the history of transportation and admire the craftsmanship of the historic vehicles.
Local history
Explore interactive exhibits that showcase the rich history of Luton and its surrounding areas. Learn about local people, customs, and traditions.
Wander through the gardens
The centre features beautiful outdoor spaces, including a sensory, a world, and a medicinal garden. You will also find The Improvement Garden by Ian Hamilton Finlay, a site of Special Historic Interest in England. Finlay is widely considered to be the most adventurous and controversial sculptor-cum-landscape designers of the post-war era in Britain.
Fun for all ages
Stockwood Discovery Centre offers a variety of family-friendly activities, such as workshops, events, and a scenic outdoor play area for children.
Visitor information
Address
Stockwood Park, London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LX
01582 548600
Opening times
14 Feb – 31 Oct
Daily, 10am - 5pm
1 Nov – 13 Feb
Daily, 10am – 4pm
Visitor information
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