Stock Wood Discovery Centre
The Centre is designed with environmentally green and sustainable principles in mind. It tells the stories of real people behind the collections, exploring the history of the region from prehistoric times to the evolution of Stockwood House and the Farley estate. The display collections include:
Geology
Archaeology
Social history and rural crafts
Highlights include:
The Wenlok Jug - a rare medieval masterpiece with strong links to Luton’s history and development
Luton's last tram
The famous Mossman collection of carriages - the largest collection of its kind on display in the UK.
A paradise for garden enthusiasts, Stockwood Discovery Centre is one of the few places in the country where the work of acclaimed artist Ian Hamilton Finlay can be seen on permanent display. His Improvement Garden is a classical garden in which the sculptures are an integral part of the landscape. Once part of the original Stockwood House walled areas, the Period Gardens reflect the changing styles of gardening in this country.
New areas include a contemplative Sensory Garden, a colourful World Garden and a Medicinal Garden highlighting the usefulness of plants.
The Centre also offers a range of complementary services and facilities including group bookings and excursions, corporate room and venue hire, birthday parties, weddings, schools sessions and adult learning courses.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Entry to Stockwood Discovery Centre is FREE, except for special events
Free parking
Opening Times
Summer opening
Mondays to Fridays 10.00am - 5.00pm
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 11.00am - 5.00pm
Winter opening
Mondays to Fridays 10.00am - 4.00pm
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 11.00am - 4.00pm
How to Get Here:
By taxi, Dial-a-Ride
Set down and pick up in the car park at the London Road entrance.
This is a short walk to the street-level entrance.
By Car
Junction 10 of M1
At Stockwood Discovery Centre there are the following parking facilities:
Car parking plus overflow car park
2 parking bays for coaches in the main car park
6 parking bays for disabled badge holders located at the front of the car park
By Rail
Luton (Town) Station (Station Road exit) is the closest station.
Please note Stockwood Discovery Centre is approx. 1 ½ miles
from Luton train station and therefore you may prefer to take a taxi
the remainder of the journey. Taxis are located directly outside of
the Station Road exit
By Bus
Arriva bus No.321 from Luton Town Centre , Church Street, Stop C9. The bus also depart from Harpenden , opposite The George PH and St Albans , St Peters St, stop 5.
Address:
Stockwood Discovery Centre
London Road
Luton
LU1 4LX