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Things to see in Luton (United Kingdom): 110 places and when to go
Luton is a city in United Kingdom with around 236,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 110 places in and around it, mainly History (32), Nature (31), Temples (25). The best known are St Albans Cathedral, Verulamium and Whipsnade Zoo. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.8804, -0.42
- Population
- About 236,000
- Places
- 110 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (32) · Nature (31) · Temples (25) · Wildlife (25) · Museums and art (11) · Mountains (6)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 45 km as the crow flies
What to see in Luton
The places in and around Luton, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St Albans CathedralCathedral in St Albans, England15 km
- VerulamiumAncient town in Roman Britain in St. Albans15 km
- Whipsnade ZooZoo near Dunstable in Bedfordshire, England9.2 km
- WheathampsteadHistory13 km
- Knebworth HouseCountry house in Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England, UK14 km
- Natural History Museum at TringMuseum under the control of the Natural History Museum in the UK19 km
- Richmond CastleEleventh-century castle built in Richmond, North Yorkshire, England, UK294 km
- Berkhamsted CastleCastle in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, UK16 km
- Someries CastleFortified manor house in Hyde, Bedfordshire, England, UK3.3 km
- Amaravati Buddhist MonasteryTheravada Buddhist monastery in England12 km
- Dunstable DownsEscarpment in Bedfordshire, England, UK8.2 km
- Ivinghoe BeaconHill in Buckinghamshire, England, UK14 km
- King's ObservatoryGrade I listed architectural structure in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom46 km
- Totternhoe CastleMotte-and-bailey castle in Totternhoe, Central Bedfordshire, England, UK11 km
- Childwickbury ManorManor in Hertfordshire, England, UK12 km
- Toddington CastleCastle in Toddington, Bedfordshire, England, UK11 km
- Houghton HouseGrade I listed English country house in Central Bedfordshire, England, UK19 km
- Dunstable PrioryChurch in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, UK6.7 km
- Whipsnade Tree CathedralGarden in Bedfordshire, England, UK8.6 km
- Church of All Saints, TilsworthChurch in Tilsworth, Bedfordshire, England, UK12 km
- Museum of RichmondMuseum in Richmond, London, United Kingdom48 km
- Pitstone WindmillPost mill in Buckinghamshire, England, UK15 km
- Richmond SynagogueOrthodox Jewish community in London47 km
- Sopwell PrioryMonastery in Hertfordshire, England, UK16 km
And the other 86, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Church of St Giles, Totternhoe, Church of St Margaret, Streatley, Bedfordshire, St Mary the Virgin, Ivinghoe, Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden, Church of St Mary, Sundon, First Church of Christ, Scientist, Richmond, St Mary's Church, Redbourn, Ham Christian Centre, Holy Trinity Church, Weston, Our Lady of Loreto & St Winefride Catholic Church, Kew, St Helen's Church, Wheathampstead, Church of St Peter, Great Berkhamsted, St Matthias Church, Richmond, Church of St George, Toddington, Bedfordshire, St Joseph and St Francis Xavier Church, St Luke's Church, Kew, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Ham, Holy Trinity Richmond, The Barn Church, Kew
- Nature: Haddington Hill, Knebworth Park, Pegsdon Hills and Hoo Bit, Pitstone Hill, College Lake nature reserve, Dancersend, Deacon Hill, Galley and Warden Hills, Galley Hill, Heartwood Forest, Hexton Chalk Pit, Howe Grove Wood, Kings Wood and Glebe Meadows, Houghton Conquest, Knocking Hoe, Norton Common, Oughtonhead Common, Purwell Meadows, Ridlins Mire, Warden Hill, The Wick Local Nature Reserve, Aston Clinton Ragpits, Blow's Downs, Broad Colney Lakes Nature Reserve, Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve, Further Roughdown Common SSSI, Millhoppers Pasture, Stotfold Watermill Nature Reserve, Tiddenfoot Waterside Park, Weston Hills Local Nature Reserve
- History: Wheathampstead railway station, Ailesbury Mausoleum, Bridgewater Monument, Luton Town Hall, Lytton Mausoleum, Minsden Chapel, Rothamsted Manor, Gadebridge Park Roman Villa, Clock Tower, St Albans, Waulud's Bank, Welwyn Roman Baths, Beech Bottom Dyke, Grove Gardens Chapel, Old Gorhambury House, Sandridge Lychgate, Stevenage Clock Tower
- Museums and art: De Havilland Aircraft Museum, Shaw's Corner, Frogmore Paper Mill, Wardown Park Museum, British Schools Museum, Dacorum Heritage, North Hertfordshire Museum, Stockwood Discovery Centre, Verulamium Museum
- Hiking: Greensand Ridge Walk, Hertfordshire Way, John Bunyan Trail, River Ver Trail, Chiltern Way, The Chiltern Way Northern Extension
- Food and drink: St Albans Market, Farr Brewery, Frithsden Vineyard, Mad Squirrel, William Grant and Sons
- Snow: InPiste, The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead
When to go to Luton
The best time to visit Luton is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:02
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:25
- JunBest time16:26
- JulBest time16:01
- AugBest time14:26
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:20
- NovBetter not8:30
- DecPossible7:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33. In April, 108 of the 110 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Luton
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 45 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Milton Keynes35 places30 km
- Sandy30 places32 km
- Beaconsfield102 places33 km
- Pavenham31 places35 km
- Aylesbury40 places36 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Luton?
The best known: St Albans Cathedral, Verulamium, Whipsnade Zoo, Wheathampstead, Knebworth House. In all, 110 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Luton?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33.
How do you get to Luton?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 45 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Luton as the destination and these 110 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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