Luton carnival is hailed as the biggest single day carnival in the United Kingdom, it is attended by many – young and old, making it a fun day out for all the family. Over 150,000 people attend the carnival every single year and the number is on the increase. This carnival was first started in 1976 and has since grown into the massive carnival it is today.

There is plenty to do and see on the day. Numerous beautifully decorated floats pass through the streets, with revellers dancing away to the sound of drums and music. The streets are also lined with stalls selling delicious home cooked and authentic cuisine from around the world. If you want to get in the carnival spirit then why not dress up in festive wear!

Luton carnival is held on bank holiday Monday of every year – so the weather is almost always glorious, with plenty of sunshine – so make sure you whack on the sunscreen. The parade goes through the town centre, with many of the roads being closed for the day for obvious reasons. You can access the carnival by public transportation links from central London, or by road.

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So you’re an art lover and would like to know what the city of Luton has to offer in terms of museums. Well I have compiled a list of some of the most important museums in the Luton area that will be sure to illuminate the mind and dazzle the eye.

The Luton Museum and Art gallery

Luton has plenty of great museums for all you art lovers. The Luton museum and Art gallery is just one of them. It was established in 1930 in an impressive Victorian mansion and as gained international attention ever since.

Luton is well known the world over for its unique craftsmanship and the Luton museum and Art gallery is mainly focused on the traditional crafts of Bedfordshire, notably lace-making and hat-making.

The Stockwood Park Museum

Another museum you should drop by is the Stockwood Park Museum. It’s impressive collection of rural crafts and trades were amassed by a man by the name of Thomas Wyatt Bagshawe. His goal was to preserve the local’s crafts and trades that he believed were on the verge of extinction and that gave the collection a strong regional field. So if you want to know more about the people of Luton, make sure you visit this museum.

The Mostman Collection

You should also check out the Mostman collection. It consists of many old chariots preserved in nearly perfect condition. You will be amazed by the incredible craftsmanship of the builders of these glorious creations. It is held in Stockwood Park and the biggest and it is the most significant collection of this genre in the country. One of the main attractions of the collection is the berline of King Leopold II who was well known as the founder and sole owner of the Congo Free State in the early 20th century.

As you can see, Luton has nothing to envy any other international locations when it comes to great exhibitions, so make sure to visit at least one of these museums during your next visit!