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Wardown Park

Tourist attraction β€’ Park

One of the Best Places To Visits in Luton


Address

New Bedford Rd., Luton LU2 7HL, United Kingdom

Website

m.luton.gov.uk

Contact

+44 1582 510333

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (3.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ

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  • 5/5 win t. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful place for a walk, have fun with family & friend, a walk, picnic n many more. Lovely kids play ground area as soon as u entered. Beautiful lake full of geese, ducks. Park is full of wild nature. Was missing swans. A lot of benches, bandstand, tennis court etc areas around. A cafe is there. It reminds me same like Hyde Park or St James park I used to go for a walk n enjoy nature. I wish people take care of rubbish they throw everywhere especially next to kids play area. Overall I enjoyed my walk there in autumn colours all around. Just amazing.
    8 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Waza28 1 year ago on Google
    Wardown Park is one of the most popular places in Luton for the locals to enjoy all year round. During summer there are many activities and events held in the park. People used to come and feed the ducks bread. Now the local council have put up notices saying to feed the ducks seeds and grains only. There is a lovely playground for children. Also check out the newly renovated bridge.
    8 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Rebecca S. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely park with a museum featuring Luton’s history. Has basketball, tennis and table tennis facilities, public toilets, a refreshment shop, boats and a parkrun on Saturday mornings and junior parkrun on Sunday mornings. Bandstand for music performances occasionally. Always busy with families relaxing. Sometimes hosts big events.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 M H. 2 years ago on Google
    Good quality park with waterside area and small bridge. There is a soft play area for kids. Ice cream and coffee shops also in the park. The map shows a public toilet but it was closed so no nearby toilet. Close to Luton city area. Even you could walk there from the Asian shopping area. A theme park was running when we visited in one side with quite a few rides. Worth a visit.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sue T. 2 years ago on Google
    The wildflower meadow, opposite the main entrance to the house, is really blooming. Poppies, cornflowers and some I couldn't identify but still a joy to behold. Love to see the park in all it's seasons.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Timothy C. 2 years ago on Google
    A great park with: Museum, Lake, Playground, mini golf, Paddle boats, Tennis Courts, food hut, parking. Mostly flat and wheelchair Accessible. The site was clean and tidy with not to much noise. Easy to get to parking located from Old Bedford Road.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Tamar L. 2 years ago on Google
    This park is Lutons Very Own 'Central Park' - it has park runs on Saturdays, play park for kids, mini golf, tennis courts, ducks, space for a picnic, the suspension bridge was built in 1908 then refurbished in 1950's then again in 2015 after it was closed for 3 years in 2012. There is Wardown museum which features local exhibitions. A truly amazing park which serves many communities. There is mini golf and refreshments from a venue which is overpriced and have a monopoly.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Josie S. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing and beautiful place right in the centre of Luton. This has been our go-to place for many years and was a Godsend during lockdown. If anyone thinks Luton is not a great place to live, please take some time to look at Wardown Park - a real gern. I love it. I am always taking pictures here - a few attached taken at different times.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Dariusz S. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a beautiful place and there is a loot of attractions in last time. All goods guys!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 PranavRaj M. 10 months ago on Google
    1)One of the beautiful parks in Luton 2)Good place to relax with family 3) Free Parking is Available 4)There is boating inside the park 5) There is a takeaway resturant inside the park 6)There is a Museum inside the park(Wardown house)
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Aisha A. 9 months ago on Google
    What a lovely park with a lovely lake to walk along. The lake has lovely scenery and ducks to see. There is a lovely bridge you can walk across. At the end of the lake is a lovely playgroup full of activities for the kids to keep them entertained, such as the swingsfor toddlers and big swings for adults and older kids, animal see saws, roundabout, climbing frames and a pretend train!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Parth P. 11 months ago on Google
    Peaceful and perfect place for your kids to play and family to enjoy and have some family picnic or some me time 😁
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Stanimir T. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favourite places to relax
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Iain W. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice open space for walking running and cycling. Plenty of activities available for all the family. Kids park, tennis courts, table tennis and outdoor gym equipment. Museum also in the grounds. Parking can be difficult but may be spaces in nearby streets.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Iram M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for jogging and great place for family and kids mainly during the summer there are bouncy castles for kids and also paddle boats for the whole family to enjoy they have a museum where you can explore the history of wardown Park and also hotfood drinks and much more are available to buy
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Arpan M. 2 years ago on Google
    The park is beautiful and has a lot of ducks and other birds. It's a great place to spend time with family or go on a walk. It is a peaceful place.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Damilare A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for picnics, outdoor games and many fun activities. Great for kids as well.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 jibin j. 7 months ago on Google
    Wardown Park is a popular spot for recreation and relaxation. It has a variety of facilities, including a boating lake, a miniature railway, a playground, a bowling green, and a tennis court. There is also a cafe and a restaurant in the park. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, swans, and geese. There are also a number of trees and plants in the park, including cedars, pines, and oaks. Wardown Park is a great place to enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise. It is also a popular spot for family outings and picnics. Here are some of the things that make Wardown Park special: Variety of facilities: Wardown Park has a variety of facilities to cater to all interests, from boating to bowling. Beautiful scenery: Wardown Park is home to a variety of trees and plants, making it a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Family-friendly: Wardown Park is a great place for families, with a playground, a boating lake, and a miniature railway. Historic significance: Wardown Park was opened in 1882 and is a popular spot for local history walks. If you are looking for a place to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, or have a family outing, Wardown Park is a great option.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Ionut N. 1 year ago on Google
    The park is beautiful! The lake is full of birds, there are plenty of interesting trees and flowers. Lots of places to sit, including on the grass and there are facilities available. There's also a museum there which I haven't see yet.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Binte S. 8 months ago on Google
    It's fantastic park for kids adults ..should've been better if they put some monkey bars for kids and some climbing walls. It has mini lake with cute ducks and a bridge ove it .which gives very calming vibes.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Abdul Qadir (. 1 year ago on Google
    Outstanding and beautiful Park to visit with family and friends. it has a kids' playing area and nice food too. Good car parking and the water lake with ducks πŸ¦† are making it an insertable place.

  • 3/5 RESITA 6 months ago on Google
    The park is quite big and full of greenery and full of life. There are ducks playing, squirrels and birds. There is a place for little children and they can perform some activities. Further, people can go for morning walk, running and spend a quite afternoon 😊😊😊

  • 5/5 Leyleen R. 8 months ago on Google
    Great park. Clean and big enough for every visitor to enjoy the outdoors. Visited with my 2year older daughter and unfortunately for me it's always a struggle to leave that park as she's forever entertained by one this or the other. Many thanks to her scooter l just tell her to ride it towards the car parkπŸ˜‚

  • 4/5 ν΄λΌμš°λ“œkloud 4 months ago on Google
    It's a good decently sized park, There is a museum which you can visit, a golf course towards the end of the park, A children's play area, a food and ice cream booth,toilets and even a tennis court as well as the recently added ping pong tables. I wish there was more tables near the food booth, and toilets and pond water is a little dirty hence not 5 stars.

  • 5/5 Bhavin G. 10 months ago on Google
    Great little park, play area, nice path for scooters, a couple of picnic benches, some parking, spent a couple of hours there. (Oh, and there's a place doing wraps and Kashmiri tea there too!)

  • 5/5 Roger M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wardown Park is luton's greatest feature. A beautiful lake filled with so much wildlife. Look out for the boat hires during the school holidays. Β£4 Adults Β£2 children (per 30 minutes). There's also an ice cream kiosk in summer and a great kids playground.

  • 5/5 Muhammad H. 1 year ago on Google
    Wardown Park, located by the River Lea, is a wonderful historical site that caters to all age groups with a range of activities and attractions. It provides a serene atmosphere for those seeking relaxation, while also offering adventurous options for the more adventurous. The park is a rare blend of Victorian and Edwardian architecture, earning its place on the English Heritage Register of Historic Parks and Gardens as a Grade II listed park. The grounds are well-maintained and present a lovely space for leisurely activities such as walking, jogging, and cycling. There are also many picnic tables located outside the play area, surrounded by mature trees and ornamental gardens. The park features various attractions such as the Luton Museum and Art Gallery, the Daisy Chain Wall, Pleasure Garden, the Arboretum, Children's Play Area, an Adventure Golf, a man-made Boating Lake, Water Fountain, Suspension Bridge, Bandstand, Lawn Balls Green, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, and Luton Cricket Ground. The ornamental gardens are adorned with herbaceous and seasonal bedding and provide ample space for casual play. The park is accessible to visitors with strollers, wheelchairs, or mobility scooters, with smooth, asphalt surfaces used for the paths. There are plenty of parking spaces available, including a main car park off the New Bedford Road and an overflow car park off the Old Bedford Road, both free of charge. Unfortunately, the Children's Play Area is not suitable for children with accessibility needs, despite the recent regeneration and developments. The Wardown Park Play Area is a popular attraction, offering a safe and fun space for children to play. The large, secure zone features rubber surfaces that minimize the risk of injury, allowing children to climb, run, slide, and play freely, which improves their physical fitness and motor skills. The play frames and open spaces encourage imaginative and social play, enabling children to make new friends and develop teamwork and problem-solving skills. The Luton Museum and Art Gallery is located in Wardown House, a Grade II listed building situated in the beautiful grounds of Wardown Park. The museum's collection is divided into several galleries, including the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment Gallery, which tells the story of the local regiment and its role in various conflicts, such as World War I and World War II. The museum also has a social history gallery, which explores the everyday lives of people in the region over the past 200 years. At the centre of the park is a lake, created by widening the River Lea during the park's Victorian era development. The lake features a small island, home to various waterfowl, including swans, ducks, and geese, and a large fountain at the end closest to the town centre, as well as an iconic Suspension Bridge. The suspended footway bridge is an iconic structure that serves as a functional purpose by allowing pedestrians to cross over Wardown Lake. Measuring 245m in length and 2.36m in width, it is known for its beautiful design. The Daisy Chain Wall is another significant design feature of the park, named after its attractive brick pattern. The wall separates the main park from the pleasure garden, a former ornamental garden that featured trees such as giant redwoods and an avenue of limes. The cricket ground in the park is home to the Luton Town and Indians Cricket Club, established in 1906. Several first-class cricket games have been played on the grounds over the years, and the park also features Learning Disability Cricket (LDC), a fantastic addition established in 2013 with the help of local special schools and the Cricket Federation for People with Disabilities (CFPD). In short, Wardown Park is an exceptional destination that provides a rejuvenating and delightful experience for the whole family.

  • 4/5 AAO 1 year ago on Google
    The park in itself is very nice, it has a play area for kids, a place to buy food/drink, and quite a lot of green empty space - it’s also fairly clean (minus the rats and odd rubbish on the floor here & there). I took a start off as if you’re hoping for a walk around the park, then it’s not the ideal place as it’s quite small in that sense, unless you want to walk around in circles.

  • 5/5 Layna L. 2 years ago on Google
    Went with neice and nephew. The park is very big and has lots to do. They have paddle boats, fields big enough for any sort of sports for the family, geese ponds, more geese and a lovely Canadian goose that comes around. She has a lovely white head and stands out from the rest. There is a nice park area with all sorts of apparatus for the children. The kiddies had lots of fun and so did we! 🀣

  • 5/5 Simon J. 2 years ago on Google
    Town centre park with great local museum, lake and play areas for chikdren

  • 5/5 George A. 2 years ago on Google
    Luton's most well known park apparently, I can see why


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dog park
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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