Country and Parks

Luton Parks

Wardown Park Fountain

Wardown Park Gardens

Did you know? Wardown Park used to be the estate of London Brick Magnate Halley Stewart and was bought by the council in 1904 for £16 250. The lake itself was used to test special amphibian Bedford trucks during the war!

Luton has two main parkland areas: Wardown park and Stockwood park. Wardown park is a Victorian park that has the Lea river running through. It is a small quaint park where you can spend a relaxing time watching the birdlife on the river or just reading a book in the sunshine.

Stockwood park is a vast open area where many events are held like circuses and fun fairs.


Both Luton Parks have a museum, Wardown has the gallery and Stockwood parks has a transport and garden museum, (see the museum section for details.)


Stockwood Park also offers a huge range of sporting opportunities from Rugby, Athletics, Golf, Football and even horse riding!