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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.