Mossman Collection, Luton

Name: Mossman Collection
Address: Luton, United Kingdom

#12 among attractions in Luton

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The Mossman Carriage Collection is a museum housing a collection of horse-drawn vehicles in Stockwood Park, Luton, Bedfordshire. It is the largest collection of such vehicles in the United Kingdom, and includes original vehicles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. ()

Established: 1954 (70 years ago)Coordinates: 51°51'50"N, 0°25'16"W

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FarleyLuton United Kingdom

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Day trips

Mossman Collection – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Mall, Luton Town Hall, St Mary's Church, Stockwood Discovery Centre.

1.1 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Mall, Luton
29 min walk • The Mall Luton is in the centre of Luton, in Bedfordshire, England. It was formerly an Arndale Centre, until it was purchased by Capital & Regional in January 2006.
1.1 miN
City hall, Town
Luton Town Hall, Luton
29 min walk • Luton Town Hall is a building at the junction between Manchester Street, Upper George Street and George Street, Luton, England; the current building was completed in 1936 on the site of the older Town Hall, which was burnt down 19 July 1919, following the Peace Day Riots.
1.1 miNE
Church
St Mary's Church, Luton
29 min walk • St Mary's Church is an Anglican Church in the centre of the town of Luton, England. The church has a rich and long history, being over 900 years old and has been rebuilt and refurbished constantly over the centuries.
~840 ftNW
Specialty museum, Museum, Garden
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
5 min walk • Stockwood Discovery Centre, formerly known as Stockwood Craft Museum, is one of two free admission museums situated in Luton. The museums in Luton are a part of a charitable trust, Luton Culture.
~780 ftSW
Park, Vernacular architecture
Stockwood Park, Luton
4 min walk • Stockwood Park is a large urban park in Luton, Bedfordshire, in the Farley Hill estate. With period formal gardens, leading crafts museums, Stockwood Park Rugby Club and extensive golfing facilities, it is about 100 hectares in area.
1.2 miN
Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Hat Factory, Luton
32 min walk • The Hat Factory is an arts facility in the centre of Luton, England that seeks to develop the arts in the town and surrounding region. The Hat Factory opened in April 2004, and includes theatre, music, comedy, dance and film programmes.
0.9 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Luton
22 min walk • Our Lady Help of Christians Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Luton, Bedfordshire. It was founded in 1845 and the present church was built in 1910. It is situated on the corner of Castle Street and Victoria Street, next to the A505 road, in the town centre.
1.2 miN
Nightlife
The Great Northern, Luton
31 min walk • The Great Northern is a pub at 63 Bute Street, Luton, Bedfordshire. The 19th century building is Grade II listed. The interior is largely unaltered since the 1930s. It is on the Campaign for Real Ale's Regional Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors for East Anglia.
1.4 miSW
Zoo
Woodside Farm and Wildfowl Park, Luton
36 min walk • Woodside Farm and Wildfowl Park is a rare breeds farm and wildfowl park at Slip End near Luton in Central Bedfordshire. The park covers 7 acres and includes animals such as flamingos, monkeys, llamas, horses, cows, pigs, wallabies, lemurs, goats, raccoons, giant tortoises, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs and ducks.
0.4 miW
Rugby
Luton Rugby Club, Luton
11 min walk • Luton Rugby Football Club are a Bedfordshire-based English rugby union team who currently play their rugby in London 2 North West following their relegation from London 1 North at the end of the 2018–19 season. Their ground is located by the M1 motorway just outside Stockwood Park and is called Newlands Road.
1.1 miNE
Universities and schools
University of Bedfordshire, Luton
27 min walk • The University of Bedfordshire is a public research university with campuses in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. The University has roots from 1882, however, it gained university status in 1993 as the University of Luton.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mossman Collection?

Nearby attractions include Stockwood Park, Luton (4 min walk), Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton (5 min walk), Luton Rugby Club, Luton (11 min walk), New Town, Luton (14 min walk).

How to get to Mossman Collection by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mossman Collection:

Bus

Newlands Road • Lines: 610 (24 min walk)
Park Square • Lines: 612 (27 min walk)

Train

Luton Airport Parkway (32 min walk)