Someries Castle, Luton

Name: Someries Castle
Address: Luton, United Kingdom

#8 among attractions in Luton

Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture

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Someries Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, in the Parish of Hyde, near the town of Luton, Bedfordshire, England. It was built in the 15th century by Sir John Wenlock, whose ghost is reputed to haunt the castle. Although always referred to as a castle it was actually a fortified manor house. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1400 (624 years ago)Coordinates: 51°52'9"N, 0°22'31"W

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Someries Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

2.6 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Kenilworth Road, Luton
67 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.
1.8 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Mall, Luton
46 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.
2.5 miNW
Park
Wardown Park, Luton
64 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.
2 miW
City hall, Town
Luton Town Hall, Luton
50 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.
1.6 miNW
Church
St Mary's Church, Luton
42 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.
2 miW
Specialty museum, Museum, Garden
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
52 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.
2.1 miW
Park, Vernacular architecture
Stockwood Park, Luton
55 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.
2 miW
Museum
Mossman Collection, Luton
51 min walk • The Mossman Carriage Collection is a museum housing a collection of horse-drawn vehicles in Stockwood Park, Luton, Bedfordshire.
1.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Hat Factory, Luton
48 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.
1.8 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Luton
46 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.
1.9 miNW
Nightlife
The Great Northern, Luton
48 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.