Free events

Climb the tower at St Mary’s Luton
St Mary's Church Church Church St, Luton, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomClimb the tower and enjoy panoramic views from the top.

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.

Materials Market
Hat Factory Arts Centre The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomThis Materials Market is an opportunity to browse and buy sustainably-produced materials for millinery or other design.

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.

Older Black Men Health Seminar
Luton Coop Sports and Social Club Stockingstone Road, Luton, United KingdomNavigate health with confidence

Limbury Mead Community Cleanup
Neville Road Neville Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomJoin in the movement sweeping across the town. Meet fellow neighbours and help to #KeepLutonTidy.

LGBTIQ+ Socials
Hat Factory Arts Centre The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomMeet with new friends and old, relax and enjoy some time with other LGBTIQ+ people

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.

Luton Dementia Awareness Walk
Stockwood Park London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomLuton Dementia Awareness Walk is an event dedicated to supporting those impacted by dementia and their loved ones