University of Bedfordshire, Luton

Name: University of Bedfordshire
Address: Vicarage Street, Luton, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1234 400400

#28 among attractions in Luton

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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. The University changed its name to the University of Bedfordshire in 2006 by the approval of the Privy Council, following the merger of the University of Luton and the Bedford campus of De Montfort University. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1882 (142 years ago)Coordinates: 51°52'40"N, 0°24'39"W

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Vicarage StreetSouth LutonLuton United Kingdom

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+44 1234 400400

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University of Bedfordshire – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kenilworth Road, The Mall, Wardown Park, Luton Town Hall.

1 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Kenilworth Road, Luton
26 min walk • Kenilworth Road stands proudly in Luton, England, as a testament to the town's deep-rooted love for football. This charismatic stadium, with a capacity of just over 10,000, is not only a sports venue but a significant landmark steeped in history.
~940 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Mall, Luton
5 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
Park
Wardown Park, Luton
29 min walk • Wardown Park is situated on the River Lea in Luton. The park has various sporting facilities, is home to the Wardown Park Museum and contains formal gardens.
~1740 ftNW
City hall, Town
Luton Town Hall, Luton
9 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.
~320 ftNE
Church
St Mary's Church, Luton
2 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.
1 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum, Garden
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
25 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.
1.2 miSW
Park, Vernacular architecture
Stockwood Park, Luton
31 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.
1.1 miSW
Museum
Mossman Collection, Luton
27 min walk • The Mossman Carriage Collection is a museum housing a collection of horse-drawn vehicles in Stockwood Park, Luton, Bedfordshire.
~1490 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Hat Factory, Luton
8 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.
~1350 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Luton
7 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.
~1430 ftNW
Nightlife
The Great Northern, Luton
7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is University of Bedfordshire open?

University of Bedfordshire is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to University of Bedfordshire?

Nearby attractions include St Mary's Church, Luton (2 min walk), Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Luton (7 min walk), The Hat Factory, Luton (8 min walk), Luton Town Hall, Luton (9 min walk).

How to get to University of Bedfordshire by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Bedfordshire:

Bus

Church Street • Lines: 610, 612 (3 min walk)
Park Square • Lines: 612 (3 min walk)

Train

Luton (9 min walk)
Luton Airport Parkway (19 min walk)