Stockwood Discovery Centre Gardens is hands down one of the best free attractions in Luton.
It’s a real treat for anyone who loves gardens, art, or just a nice day out.
The gardens here are something special. They take you on a trip through time, showing off how gardening has changed over 900 years.
Art lovers are in for a treat too. There’s this artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, whose work you can see here. His ‘Improvement Garden’ is pretty unique – it’s got sculptures mixed right in with the plants.
You’ll find all sorts of different gardens to wander through. There’s a calm, peaceful one that’s great for clearing your head, a colourful one with plants from all over the world, and even one that shows you how plants can be used as medicine. They’ve done a great job making it all eco-friendly too.
If you’ve got kids, they’ll love the outdoor play area. And for the history buffs, there’s a museum with the biggest collection of carriages in Europe – it’s really impressive.
When you get peckish, pop into the Garden Café. They serve up some tasty homemade food, and they even use some veg and herbs grown right there in the gardens.
Best of all, you don’t have to spend a penny to enjoy all this. It’s a brilliant day out for everyone, whether you’re into learning stuff, looking at pretty things, or just having a relaxing time.
Where to find: Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Rd, Luton LU1 4LX
