Stockwood Discovery Centre

27/05/2026

Only 3 months to go until Stockwood Living History Festival is back! ⚔️ We can’t wait to welcome you into the past for another brilliant year.

Join us at Stockwood Living History Festival as we journey through time and bring history to life. Get hands-on with the past, have a go at traditional skills, and soak up the sounds of centuries gone by.

🎟️ Book here: https://loom.ly/ALJJs0c
📅 05 - 06 Sep at 11am - 5pm
📍 Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton

26/05/2026

Colourscape is back this Summer! Step in a large walk-in labyrinth of colour to surround yourself in the most intense colour and light imaginable.

Visitors have described the experience as being like “wrapped in a rainbow” or saying “I felt I could breathe colours!"

🎟️ Book now: https://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/colourscape-0
📅 Fri 07 - Sun 09 Aug from 10:30am to 3pm (every 10 minutes)
📍 Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton

This is a contemporary music, art and dance event that everyone can enjoy from babies to 100-year-olds!

22/05/2026

Stockwood Discovery Centre is open 7 days a week this Half-Term (Monday to Sunday) – pop in for a relaxed family visit.

“Beautiful well-maintained place to visit with family. It has a discovery centre and the garden inside with a climbing frame and coffee and toilet facilities.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Salraj (Google Review)

What’s on 👉 https://loom.ly/CSUtTIs
• A Noise Annoys – poetry for young people
• Hickory Dickory Dock – slapstick theatre

Make a day of it with time in the gardens, a play on the climbing frame, and a stop at The Garden Café (hot food served 12pm–4pm). We’re family-friendly and accessible, with free parking and baby changing facilities on site.

22/05/2026

Suitable for all: Summer at Stockwood is almost here! ☀️

Find the perfect outdoor event to make lasting memories with your loved ones this Summer! We’re thrilled to welcome back three favourites — Stockwood Garden Party, Colourscape and Stockwood Living History — at Stockwood Discovery Centre. And this September, we’re delighted to host the spectacular British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition!

Don’t miss out – let’s make this Summer unforgettable together! 🎟️ Book now: https://www.culturetrust.com/summeratstockwood

20/05/2026

Step into the past at Stockwood Discovery Centre! ⚔️

Join us for Stockwood Living History Festival, where we journey through time as history comes alive.

🎟️ Book here: https://loom.ly/ALJJs0c
📅 05 - 06 Sep at 11am - 5pm
📍 Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton

Featuring different living history encampments that recreate a glimpse of daily life from years gone by.
From mediaeval knights to heritage craft demos, you can interact with history, try out bygone skills and listen to the musical sounds of our past.

Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre, where we journey through time as history comes alive. Featuring different living history encampments that recreate a glimpse of daily life from years gone by.From mediaeval knights to heritage craft demos, you can interact with history, try out bygone skills an...

19/05/2026

Is the weather getting you down? 🥲 Don’t worry — we’re keeping things hot at The Hat Factory because we're cooking with our next Edinburgh Fringe Previews! 🔥

See brand-new material from Rob Auton (“A genuine original” – The Guardian) and Cecily Hitchcock (“Outstanding” – The Independent). Don't book last minute; we're selling fast!

🎟️ Book here: https://loom.ly/-mnZ508
📅 Fri 05 June, 7.30pm
📍 Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton

Check out a sneak peek from award-winning comedians, as they make their way to the Edinburgh Fringe with brand new material. Explore our full season of Edinburgh Previews here. Rob Auton: JUPITER – Work in Progress Following on from his 2025 Edinburgh hit show CAN- The story of a man called Can, w...

19/05/2026

A labyrinth of colour and light awaits this summer at Stockwood Discovery Centre — and we’re thrilled to welcome Colourscape back! 🌈

Wander through glowing tunnels and discover musicians and dancers on a journey that enchants all your senses. A contemporary mix of music, art and dance for everyone — from babies to 100-year-olds!

🎟️ Book now: https://loom.ly/lXdql5U
📆 Fri 07 - Sun 09 Aug, open from 10.30am (entry every 10 minutes)
📍 Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton

18/05/2026

Happy International Museum Day! 🏛️

Looking for your next day out? Wardown House, Museum & Gallery is open daily with free entry, set in the beautiful surroundings of Wardown Park. Step inside a historic Victorian mansion and explore a diverse range of exhibitions, from vibrant Ghanaian hat displays to the rich history of the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment.

Whether you're into culture, history or just a peaceful wander, there’s always something new to discover with fresh exhibitions regularly added.

Plan your visit today!

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18/05/2026

Happy International Museum Day! 🏛️

Looking for a lovely family day out? Stockwood Discovery Centre is open Wednesday–Sunday (11am–5pm) with free entry, just off London Road in Luton. Spend the day exploring beautiful gardens, hands-on interactive exhibitions, and Europe’s largest carriage collection—all i in one place.

From prehistoric times to present-day Luton, our galleries share the stories that have shaped the town, with a changing programme of exhibitions and events to enjoy throughout the year. There’s also an outdoor play area for little ones, plus our Garden Café (open daily) serving tasty seasonal food.

Plan your visit today!

03/05/2026

The cars have rolled into Stockwood Discovery Centre! 🚘🌿

Join us for Cars on the Lawn today, 11am–4pm – a brilliant day out with plenty to see, chat about, and enjoy together. Don’t miss a special performance from Luton Male Voice Choir at 2pm. 🎶

Today marks the opening of Luton Made: Vauxhall — discover the stories, people, and pride behind Luton’s iconic car-making heritage. Visit at Stockwood Discovery Centre until 28 June.

03/05/2026