Luton

Luton is a Town in the county of Bedfordshire.

The town of Luton in Bedfordshire, England is home to Luton Airport, one of the busiest airports in the country.

The town is also well-known for its hatmaking industry. Luton has a long history dating back to Roman times.

In recent years, luton has become a popular destination for tourists and business travellers alike. With its central location and easy access to London and the rest of the UK, luton is an ideal base for exploring all that England has to offer.

Luton postcode: LU1 3

Planning a visit? Places to stay near Luton

Retail in Luton

There are great places to visit near Luton including some great towns, nature reserves, ancient sites, hills, woodlands, rivers and streams, villages, historic buildings, country parks, lakes and shopping centres.

Luton's best nearby towns can be found at Sandy, Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Cranfield, and Biggleswade.

Nature Reserves to visit near Luton include RSPB The Lodge, and Sharnbrook Summit.

There are a several good ancient sites in the Luton area like Galley Hill Hillfort, and Ivinghoe Beacon Hill.

Luton's best nearby hills can be found at Galley Hill Hillfort, and Ivinghoe Beacon Hill.

The Everton Estate is a great place to visit close to Luton if you like woodlands.

Don't miss River Great Ouse at Bedford's rivers and streams if visiting the area around Luton.

Villages to visit near Luton include Stevington, Cardington, Willington - Bedford, Whipsnade, Stewartby, Aspley Guise, and Great Barford.

Stevington Windmill, Willington Dovecote and Stables, Bedford School Chapel, Stewartby Brickworks, Great Barford Bridge, Market Place Woburn, and Town Hall at Woburn are great places to visit near Luton if you like historic buildings.

Luton's best nearby country parks can be found at Priory Country Park, and Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate.

Don't miss Priory Lake's lakes if visiting the area around Luton.

The area around Luton's best shopping centres can be found at The Mall Luton.

Luton History

There are some historic monuments around Luton:

Areas of Luton

Like most towns and cities Luton is comprised of a number of areas, once separate villages or small towns and parishes now part of Luton.

Many of the areas of Luton have their own character and places of interest.

Places to see near Luton

Towns near Luton

Nature Reserves near Luton

Ancient Sites near Luton

Hills near Luton

Woodlands near Luton

Rivers and Streams near Luton

Villages near Luton

Historic Buildings near Luton

Country Parks near Luton

Lakes near Luton

Shopping Centres near Luton

History of Luton

Settlements re-appeared after the ice had retreated in the Mesolithic period around 8000 BC. Traces of these settlements have been found?] in the Leagrave area of the modern town.