Out & about

An ancient woodland with bluebells and a County Wildlife Site; Kidney Wood also has a marked nature trail which winds through the trees, with carved wildlife pillars and inviting play dells for families to enjoy.

If you're driving, park at Stockwood Park nearby.

One of our award-winning Green Flag parks, Leagrave Park provides visitors with a variety of experiences including access to sporting provisions, wildlife and links to the historic environment.

Come along for a game of football, cricket, tennis, and basketball. There's also a children's play area for the little ones, a bowling green, and pavilion.

The park also includes... Read more

Limbury Mead is a great local spot for a walk along the River Lea in the North Luton area. It's a green corridor that's important for its history, landscape, and wildlife.

The riverside path is perfect for wildlife watching year-round. Keep an eye out for herons, kingfishers, voles, buzzards, robins, ducks and much more!

Covering over 60 acres and includes a lake, woodland, meadows, and formal gardens. Visitors can take a peaceful stroll around the lake, enjoy a picnic in the meadows, or admire the beautiful flowers in the formal gardens.

In addition to its natural beauty, Luton Hoo Memorial Park has several tennis courts and also hosts several events throughout the year, including outdoor concerts,... Read more

The Walled Garden is now the focus of a fascinating project carried out by an dynamic team of volunteer gardeners working along side researchers, historians, a restoration and conservation team and a vibrant education team. The Walled Garden Volunteer Project celebrates its 21st anniversary in 2022. In keeping with it's rich history the garden is constantly evolving. The Walled Garden continues to... Read more

Part of the BIG lottery funding at the foot of the Hockwell Ring towers, and opposite the community centre, is the Mayne Avenue play area.

It includes a large climbing frame with slides and lots of great features, swings, tyre swing, roundabout, spring rocker, smaller climbing frame with slide, and couple of vehicle themed spring riders. There is also an obstacle course nearby and a... Read more

Not only is Orbital the largest park in the area, it also boosts an incredible range of progressive features that offers endless fun, excellent exercise and something for all ages: Megatramp, 5 Lane Foam Pit, Freestyle Court, Basketball, Dodgeball, Ninja Warrior Course, Climbing Wall, Gladiator Beam and more!

There is also a soft play area for younger guests who cannot use the trampolines... Read more

People's Park (or Brantwood park) provides the local community with an area of aesthetically pleasing open space which offers free access to opportunities for pursuit of a range of outdoor leisure and social activities. It provides a place for local people of all ages and levels of ability to meet, walk, sit, and play. It is also the home of the Dallow Festival.

The park includes :... Read more

The Riverside Walk (also known as the Lea Valley Walk) is 50 miles in total, starting by the Marsh Farm tower blocks, all the way down to the River Thames.

On this walk there are 2 parks, the first near Leagrave: Westmorland Park. It has a tyre swing, 2 climbing frames with slides, swings, an easy assault course, and wooden bees and swans. This is also part of the National Cycle Network... Read more

A hidden gem of local history on the outskirts of Luton; remains of the gatehouse & chapel of a fortified red-brick manor house dating to the 15th century.