Luton

Nursing Homes near Luton

Bedfordshire

Approximate Population: 185,543

Superbly situated, modern, entertaining and diverse, Luton can satisfy all tastes, ages and needs. Ideal as a base for exploring the surrounding area the area also offers lots to see and do in its own right.

Just 30 miles, and less than half an hour by train, from the centre of the capital, Luton is surrounded by spectacular countryside. The Dunstable Downs and North Chilterns form an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty popular with walkers and nature lovers. Luton is also within one hour’s drive of popular cities Oxford, Cambridge and Birmingham.

The site of an ancient stone circle proves that people first settled in the Luton over 7000 years ago and the town was thriving as a trading post by the time of its entry into the Doomsday records. The brewing and the hat trades helped the population to swell and the town’s museums and heritage trails help visitors find out more about the area’s fascinating past. Wardown Park Museum holds an internationally respected collection of hat and lace making memorabilia and a superb interactive display allowing visitors to travel through time from Luton’s earliest days to modern times. Stockwood Craft Museum explores rural life in Bedfordshire and holds the Mossman Collection of horse drawn vehicles.

Nursing Homes near Luton Bedfordshire