Memories of Vauxhall’s factory floor

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery Old Bedford Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

As 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.

Free

Wardown Park guided heritage walk

Wardown Park New Bedford Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

This 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.

Free

The Painters Arms and Edwardian Class Consciousness

The Painter's Arms 79 High Town Road, Luton

This talk illustrates how the layout of this pub - with its saloon, jug and public bars - reflects wider divisions in pre-War society.

Free

The controversial and energetic vicar of St Mary’s Luton

St Mary's Church Church Church St, Luton, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Rev 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. 

Free

Materials Market

Hat Factory Arts Centre The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

This Materials Market is an opportunity to browse and buy sustainably-produced materials for millinery or other design.

Free
Making Headway: Celebrating Sustainability in Hats

Making Headway: Celebrating Sustainability in Hats

Hat Works Hat Works, 47 Guildford Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

The 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.

Free

Older Black Men Health Seminar

Luton Coop Sports and Social Club Stockingstone Road, Luton, United Kingdom

Navigate health with confidence

Free
LGBTIQ+ Socials

LGBTIQ+ Socials

Hat Factory Arts Centre The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Meet with new friends and old, relax and enjoy some time with other LGBTIQ+ people

Free

The Makers Series – Filmmaking for Beginners

Marsh House Bramingham Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Are 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.

Free

Luton Dementia Awareness Walk

Stockwood Park London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Luton Dementia Awareness Walk is an event dedicated to supporting those impacted by dementia and their loved ones

Free