Luton lives a rich festive life full of interesting annual festivals and holidays dedicated to historical events and various cultural spheres. The main event in Luton's holiday calendar is the International Carnival, which is the largest one-day carnival in the UK. For the first time, this holiday was held in 1976. At that time, it had a much smaller scale and was known only to locals. In its early years, the carnival was limited to colorful fairs that were held on the streets with the participation of residents of Luton and some nearby towns.
In Luton, holidays with children can be diversified by visiting interesting entertainment centers. One of the most popular holiday destinations for tourists is the Cineworld Cinemas. In this … Open
Luton is a great destination to explore traditional English cuisine. Local restaurants continue serving dozens of interesting dishes whose recipes were invented hundreds of years ago. … Open
At the beginning of July, the Youth Festival is celebrated in Luton. This holiday is one of the newest in the city calendar. Local volunteers organize the festival every year since 2015. Young people from various countries of the world take part in the celebration on the first Saturday of July. Among them are young film directors and artists, representatives of theatrical art and musicians, talented artists and designers.
The history of Luton has more than eight hundred years so many historical attractions of various periods have been preserved in the city. In the city center, you will find a vivid monument … Open
On the festival day, theatrical performances are held, musicians and representatives of various youth organizations perform within the walls of the church It must be said that such a creative initiative received extremely positive feedback from the majority of local residents. The youth festival's program is aimed at a wide range of guests and participants, many schoolchildren and younger kids always take part in it. All funds raised during the festival are used to support and develop local youth centers.
Luton guests will have the opportunity to visit the largest zoo in the UK - Whipsnade Zoo. This is a historic zoological garden covering an area of about 600 acres. On a vast territory in … Open
Locals are known for the great love for their hometown and cultural traditions, however, modern cultural trends never pass them by too. Despite the proximity of such a famous capital as London, the tiny town with a distinctive atmosphere carefully preserves its cultural traditions and continues to amaze the world with enchanting carnivals and festivals. They take place throughout the year, so fans of event tourism would be happy to visit the city all year round.