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Stockwood Park Discovery Centre
 
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| Looking for: | Learning/Historical, Museums/Art Galleries | | Address: | Farley Hill
Luton
Bedfordshire | | Postcode: | LU1 4BH | | Nearest City: | St Albans | | Age Group: | All Ages | | Kids Activity: | Indoors and Outdoors | | Telephone: | 01582 738714 |
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Description
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
Opening times
Winter opening (November - March)
Mondays to Fridays 10.00am - 4.00pm
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 11.00am - 4.00pm
Summer opening (April - October)
Mondays to Fridays 10.00am - 5.00pm
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 11.00am - 5.00pm
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