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CULTURE

ENTERTAINMENT

Library Theatre

A good selection of theatre performances for children Good value films Amateur theatre Professional theatre

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Luton Museum

Free entry Display of Luton history Display of hat and lace collection Special exhibitions

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Hat Factory

Theatre and dance performances Music from professional and emerging artists Club and comedy nights Gallery exhibitions Workshops and classes

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Parks

Luton has a number of beautiful, landscaped parks where you can relax and enjoy activities like golf, horse riding and a Discovery Centre (Stockwood Park) or visit a museum (Wardown Park).

Woburn Safari Park

Get closer to wild life in nearby Woburn. You can drive through the large animal exhibits and see species up close such as white rhino, elephants, tigers and black bears.

Whipsnade Zoo

See animals up close in Whipsnade Zoo near Dunstable. You will have the opportunity to meet giraffes, butterflies, lions, birds, pandas and much more.

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SPORT

Cinema

Luton town centre is also home to a multiplex cinema showing the latest international blockbusters in 2D and 3D formats.

Bowling

If you enjoy a bit of competition, you can go out with friends for 10 pin bowling in the Galaxy in Luton or in nearby Dunstable.

Eating Out

In Luton and surrounding areas you will find restaurants offering cuisine from all around the world. And if nightlife is your thing, you are bound to find your favourite venue amongst the many pubs and clubs the town has to offer.

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Inspire Sports Village

The complex has an Olympic size pool (featured on a TV series Splash), gym and classes, offering a wide variety of memberships to suit everyone.

New Football Stadium

Plans are well under way to create a new impressive football stadium a stones throw from the University, right in the town centre.

Hang Gliding

If you are into air sports, Dunstable Downs offers opportunities to try and practice hang gliding.

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SHORT BREAKS

EVENTS

Luton Carnival

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Luton Carnival is the biggest one day carnival in Europe.

Lutonia

Lutonia is a celebration of the written and spoken word in all its forms. Its fun, its serious, its thought-provoking, its joyful and most of all its a chance to enjoy some of the best literary talent around.

Luton Mela

Mela is an annual festival celebrating music, culture and the artistic diversity of sourthern Asia.

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Center Parcs

You can enjoy a weekend away in the Woburn forest, a short drive away from Luton. With its subtropical swimming paradise, beautiful landscape with magical views over the lake and modern lodges, it will bring you closer to nature.

London Luton Airport

With cheap flights to many European destinations, you can enjoy a short break in one of Europes most famous cities.

Golf Courses

If you are into golf, you will be pleased to know that Luton and the surrounding areas offer great golf courses where you can practice.

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UCMK

UCMK in Milton Keynes is our newest campus. The nearest halls of residence are situated at our Bedford Campus, where a free shuttle-bus service can take you from your accomodation, to UCMK. If you prefer to rent privately, we can still help.

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Visit: www.beds.ac.uk/ucmk

MK and surrounding areas

Milton Keynes (commonly abbreviated to MK) is a city-sized town in Buckinghamshire filled with the history and culture of pre-existing towns and villages. Its one of the fastest growing places in the UK, and constantly evolving. Well known for its post-modern architecture and popular shopping areas, MK is also full of wonderfully natural areas, some of which you can enjoy whilst at one of the many events or festivals held there.

MILTON KEYNES

Willen Lake

MKs most popular park is open all year round with no admission fee. There are many great facilities, and activities you can take part in.

Whipsnade Zoo

In less than an hour you could arrive at the UKs biggest zoo. Meet giraffes, butterflies, lions, birds, pandas and much more.

Woburn Safari Park

Woburn Safari is just a 20 minute drive. You can get closer to wildlife such as white rhinos, elephants, tigers and black bears.

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SPORT

Aerial Extreme

Aerial Extreme is one of Willen Lakes unique experiences. Physically challenge yourself with one of the courses here.

Formula Fast Karting

With state-of-the-art facilities, a mezzanine lounge and VIP and bar area, Formula Fast MK is a great group experience.

Snozone

The UKs most popular indoor snow slope is inside MKs Xscape. Here, you can ski, snowboard, sledge, and more.

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CULTURE

ENTERTAINMENT

Bedford Corn Exchange

A wide variety of theatre, music and dance events Bedford Bamberg Annual Beer Festival Comedy Club

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Higgins Art Gallery & Museum

Free entry Display of Bedford history Special exhibitions

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John Bunyan Museum &Meeting House

Free Entry Recreated scenes from his life Artefacts such as iron violin and wooden flute Beautiful stained glass window collection

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Cinema

Bedford is also home to a multiplex cinema showing the latest international blockbusters in 2D and 3D formats.

Laser World

Battle it out in Bedfords huge, profesionally built, 4000 square foot Laser Tag Arena. Play as an individual or as part of a team. Hide in the dark corners, and shoot your unsuspecting opponents from a distance!

Eating Out

In Bedford and surrounding areas you will find restaurants offering cuisine from all around the world. And if nightlife is your thing, you are bound to find your favourite venue amongst the many pubs and clubs the town has to offer.

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SHORT BREAKS

EVENTS

Bedford River Festival

The Bedford River Festival celebrates the the River Ouse with raft races, bands, a road parade, a firework display, and boat shows. Usually held over a weekend in July, the event also features a sports village, which creates a space for local sports clubs to demonstrate their skills. This event is regarded as being the second biggest free outdoor event in the country.

Bedford International Kite Festival

This popular annual event which is held in Russell Park, Bedford hosts the following:Kite Demonstrations & Workshops, Kite stalls specialising in kite equipment, clothes and other accessories, plus food & drink, entertainment, music and more!

Bedford Festival Fringe

Bedfringe was born very simply out of a visit to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe back in 2004. Subsequently, we teamed up with Sandra Dudley (of Article magazine) with the idea of bringing a little bit of Edinburgh back to Bedford.

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Center Parcs

You can enjoy a weekend away in the Woburn forest, a short drive away from Luton. With its subtropical swimming paradise, beautiful landscape with magical views over the lake and modern lodges, it will bring you closer to nature.

London Luton Airport

With cheap flights to many European destinations, you can enjoy a short break in one of Europes most famous cities.

Golf Courses

If you are into golf, you will be pleased to know that Bedford and the surrounding areas offer great golf courses where you can practice.

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