Educational
Taster session into foraging at Leagrave Park
Leagrave Bramingham Road, Luton, England, United KingdomDuring this session we will identify various hedgerow plants found at Leagrave Park.
Luton Nature Explorers: Summer Club for Kids 21st of August)
Wardown Park New Bedford Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomJoin us for a summer filled with fun, hands-on outdoor adventures and nature-inspired crafts—perfect for curious young minds who love to explore!
Straw boater: the hat that built Luton – A talk about history and legacy by Anderson Hatters
Hat Works Hat Works, 47 Guildford Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomJoin us for a fascinating exploration of Luton’s world-renowned hat industry, once at the very heart of the town’s identity.
Guided Walk: Secrets of High Town Side Streets
Luton Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church 1 North Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomA 90 min guided walk of High Town taking in heritage features of North, Reginald and Frederick Streets as well as upmarket Clarendon Road.
Memories of Vauxhall’s factory floor
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery Old Bedford Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomAs part of this year’s Heritage Open Day celebrations, we’re inviting you to join us for an afternoon of local heritage as we explore Vauxhall’s 120 years in the town.
Wardown Park guided heritage walk
Wardown Park New Bedford Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomThis walk will highlight the forgotten features of this beautiful Victorian park which has Edwardian elements also incorporated. Through the formal gardens and its suspension bridge. We will speak about the old mansion house, which is now a museum.
The Painters Arms and Edwardian Class Consciousness
The Painter's Arms 79 High Town Road, LutonThis talk illustrates how the layout of this pub - with its saloon, jug and public bars - reflects wider divisions in pre-War society.
The controversial and energetic vicar of St Mary’s Luton
St Mary's Church Church Church St, Luton, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomRev James O'Neill served as vicar of Luton 1862-95. Marks of his work are everywhere in the church yet he left a legacy of scandal as well.
Heritage Open Day: Town Hall tours
Luton Town Hall George Street Luton, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomHeritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, and we're celebrating by offering FREE tours of Luton Town Hall for the public.
The Makers Series – Filmmaking for Beginners
Marsh House Bramingham Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomAre you interested in filmmaking? This workshop will cover key topics such as camera work, lighting, sound, editing and more. It’s a fantastic opportunity to gain insights from industry professionals, ask questions and get inspired to start your filmmaking journey.
The Makers Series – Levelling Up Your Filmmaking Skills
Marsh House Bramingham Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomOur “Levelling Up Your Filmmaking Skills” workshop with Video Production Company DMLK is designed for filmmakers aged 16-30 who are looking to elevate their craft and make the leap from their first film to more professional projects.
Making Headway: Celebrating Sustainability in Hats
Hat Works Hat Works, 47 Guildford Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomThe 3rd British Hat Guild exhibition at Hat Works showcases the incredible hats of many leading UK milliners. It spotlights the creative ways milliners are working towards a greener footprint: from the traditional use of natural materials, to upcycling and the use of waste and innovative new generation materials.
