Luton Hoo Walled Garden
Luton Hoo Estate, LU1 4LF
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
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Shop
The Walled Garden has a rich and diverse history and this is reflected in the site in its entirety. We have made great effort to enable wheeled access wherever possible. We have also providing seating areas throughout the Walled Garden. Visitors are encouraged to let the tour guides know if they would prefer a slower tour and we have great experience with providing a visit suitable to most needs.
We have recently overhaled the entire sun dial area to allow better wheeled access and where we cannot provide access due to the heritage and age of the area we are happy to provide a commentary.
Open Wednesday at the Walled Garden – Pop by and see how far we have come since the Walled Garden Project began over 25 years ago. Entry is from 10.30am and includes a fascinating tour of the garden and its historic service buildings.
Beyond the beauty of the Walled Garden, discover fascinating new displays in our conservation workshops, a stunning collection of pelargoniums in our busy prop houses and a newly renovated historic sundial.
Throughout the garden, signage and displays reveal stories of its horticultural and architectural heritage, while historic structures offer further glimpses into the past. Among the most recent discoveries is a fascinating peach house/cover, newly uncovered and adding another intriguing chapter to the garden’s history.
Before you leave, visit the Garden Shop to take home something fresh from the garden, from flowers, fruit and vegetables to a selection of plants. Take time to relax within the walls with a delicious hot or cold drink and something tempting to eat or include a stop at the Woodyard Brasserie for lunch option to make a day of it. (pre booking recommended -Tel: 01582-742912)
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Each Wednesday 10.30 – 4 from 7th May to 24th September
- Adult: £7.50
- Child: £2.50
- Under 5s, carers, and Historic Houses members visit free.
Group visits are most welcome at the Walled Garden. We have three options available for groups of over 15 people (smaller groups may be possible on request).
Option 1: Visit to the Walled Garden with a pre-booked garden tour
Your group will stay together as you tour the garden (or be split into two parties for larger groups). Entry allows access to the garden and its historic service buildings for the entire day. Tours of the garden proceed at a pace suitable for the group, and if there are members of your party who use wheelchairs or have mobility issues, please let us know and we will do our best to assist them.
£7.50 per person
Option 2: Visit to the Walled Garden with a pre-booked garden tour and refreshment break
Your group will stay together as you tour the garden (or be split into two parties for larger groups). Entry allows access to the garden and its historic service buildings for the entire day. Tours of the garden proceed at a pace suitable for the group, and if there are members of your party who use wheelchairs or have mobility issues, please let us know and we will do our best to assist them. Entry also includes a refreshment break inside the Conservatory within the walls of the Walled Garden, where tea, coffee and biscuits are available.
£10.00 per person
Option 3: Visit to the Walled Garden with a pre-booked garden tour, refreshment break and talk
Your group will stay together as you tour the garden (or be split into two parties for larger groups). Entry allows access to the garden and its historic service buildings for the entire day. Tours of the garden proceed at a pace suitable for the group, and if there are members of your party who use wheelchairs or have mobility issues, please let us know and we will do our best to assist them. Entry also includes a refreshment break inside the Conservatory within the walls of the Walled Garden, where tea, coffee and biscuits are available. Option 3 also includes a fascinating talk on a pre-arranged topic chosen from our range of talk options (talks are researched, prepared and delivered by members of the Volunteer Project).
£15.00 per person
We welcome school and educational institution visit – Contact us to discuss your requirements.
The Walled Garden has a rich and diverse history and this is reflected in the site in its entirety. We have made great effort to enable wheeled access wherever possible. We have also providing seating areas throughout the Walled Garden. Visitors are encouraged to let the tour guides know if they would prefer a slower tour and we have great experience with providing a visit suitable to most needs.
We have recently overhaled the entire sun dial area to allow better wheeled access and where we cannot provide access due to the heritage and age of the area we are happy to provide a commentary.
Getting here
Luton Hoo Estate, LU1 4LF
By car: A1081, between Luton & Harpenden. Take Newmill End turning, turn left after 100yds and enter through the large black gates. There is NO entrance to the Walled Garden from the Luton Hoo Hotel.
Please use postcode LU1 4LF to gain access to the estate.
By bus: http://www.arrivabus.co.uk orhttp://www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk
By rail: The Luton Hoo Walled Garden is on the Thameslink route and is approximately 4 miles from Harpenden Railway station and 3.5 miles from Luton Airport Parkway. http://www.thameslinkrailway.com
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