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Human kind's relationship with the natural world is one of the most important themes of modern times. This changing relationship is well illustrated by the history of gardens. Stockwood Discovery Centre near Luton is an award winning museum illustrating nine hundred years of garden history. There are displays on rural life and crafts, and period gardens, which include an Elizabethan knot garden and a Victorian garden. The museum also houses Britain largest collection of horse drawn vehicles, dating from Roman times to the 1930s. A programme of events runs throughout the year, which includes school activities to support the national curriculum.
There is a tearoom and shop.
Address: Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire LU1 4LX
Opening Times: April to October weekdays 10am - 5pm and weekends 11am - 5pm.
November to March weekdays 10am - 4pm and weekends 11am - 4pm.
Closed 25th and 26th December.
Directions: Stockwood Discovery Centre is two miles south of Luton town centre. Come off the M1 at junction 10. Click here for an interactive map centred on Stockwood Park Museum.
Access: Wheelchair access is good.
Contact:
telephone: 01582 548600
fax: 01582 546763
e-mail: museum.gallery@luton.gov.uk
web site: www.luton.gov.uk/internet/leisure_and_culture/Museums_and_galleries