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Leisure, parks and culture

Luton offers a wide range of leisure and cultural opportunities, from sports and physical activity to arts, events, children’s programmes, tourism, museums, parks, libraries and support for organising community events.

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Parks and recreation

Luton boasts award winning parks as well as nationally designated wildlife sites. Follow this guide for more information on the full range of services we provide and how you can get involved in your local greenspace.

Find a park and open spaces

A directory of Luton’s parks, including Green Flag Award winners, showcasing a variety of well managed green spaces, neighbourhood parks, community gardens and 47 children’s play areas across the town.

Arts and culture

Explore what’s happening across the town and find inspiration through the events calendar at Step Forward Luton.

Planning and organising an event

When you need to apply for a licence, choosing a safe and suitable venue for your event, completing a risk assessment, noise control, road closures and getting insurance.

Tourism and venue hire

Find visitor information, travel centres, local bus timetables, and outdoor venues for hire, such as Hat Gardens, Market Hill, and St George’s Square.

Find a library near you

Luton libraries offer free membership and access to a wide range of services, from digital books and computer use to events, learning opportunities and quiet study spaces.