Tourist Attractions near Luton Airport

Luton airport, the 5th largest passenger airport in the United Kingdom, was established in 1938. This airport with an average footfall of 10 million people has added prominence to this city. Being one of the largest airports in the United Kingdom, Luton caters to the needs of different people. The availability of taxi from Luton airport to any corner within the UK is easy and frequent. So, as a traveller you will not experience any hassle to explore the city. Luton is surrounded by beautiful art galleries, luxurious restaurants, exorbitant casinos and extravagant clubs. Let us take a quick look at the places near Luton airport that you can explore:

 

 

Aspire Executive Lounge is within the airport where you can spend several hours and enjoy the pleasing ambience. It is situated at terminal 5, which is popular for its food and quality of service! They strictly conform to the norms of healthy food by offering wholesome meal options and fresh fruits. The hand-cooked crisps and Aspire cream tea are their special offerings. Those who love Whisky can enjoy Scotland’s oldest specialty Spey Whisky here. The lounge offers free WiFi, newspapers, magazines and often, a great view of the busy runway along with complimentary light bites.

 

 

The bear club is one of Luton’s music joints, which nurtures Jazz music with care. It is situated at Guildford Street in Luton.  It would take around 15 minutes by bus or taxi to reach the club from Luton Airport Bus Station. Evolving from a photography studio, this club eventually decided to carry forward the combination of classic club legacies and neo-cultural vibes. Luton has been the hometown of Jazz music and the bear club delivers a new-age adaptation of the field of dreams during the industrial revolution. You can also bring your kids along with, as on most nights they host a program called ‘Know Your Kid’ where under 18 people are also allowed. This club closes right at midnight.

 

 

This is the perfect place for people who are culturally rich and inclined towards historical places and houses of conservations. This is situated in old Bedford Road in Luton. It usually takes around 15 minutes by taxi or 35 minutes by bus from the Airport Bus Station. You can visit the museum and art gallery to have a perfect idea about the sculptures of the Victorian era. The entry is completely free to some sections. This place features a museum and a live performance platform together- while you can enjoy the wonders of the past in the museum, the art gallery also features theatre and other performing arts on contemporary theme. Even, the dining room is popular for their opulent delicacies. Some of the special dishes that they offer are hot and cold drinks, jacket potatoes, smoothies, pasta pots, soup of the day, sandwiches and many more. The place will also entertain children, as besides gathering some knowledge about the historical era, they can also enjoy the Hide and Squeak trail in their leisure time.

 

 

Evolving from a popular museum called Stockwood Craft Museum, Stockwood Discovery Centre includes coffee shops, a cultural centre and a child-friendly play area. Additionally, this place has an extensive garden that you can enjoy yourself in. It would take around 40 minutes by bus to reach the centre.  You can also reach the centre by taxi in 15 minutes. The famous works from the artists of international acclamation are displayed in Stockwood Discovery Centre. It is also a place suitable for differently abled people, as the authorities allow free parking and specialized services for them. The range of souvenirs and gifts available here is also a centre of attraction for visitors.

 

 

Established in 1970, this casino chain right now have 55 casinos situated at major cities in the United Kingdom. One of these outlets of Grosvenor casino is located very close to Luton airport. You can reach the casino either by taxi or bus. You can board a bus at the Airport Bus Station and reach the casino in 20 minutes. Its tables are always buzzing with games and delicious food. In fact, this is also a great place to extend your contacts and enjoy networking opportunities for business oriented people. The sleek ambience and luxurious deals always impress the travellers here.

 

 

The shopping centre, The Mall Luton is situated at the heart of the city. It would normally take around 15 minutes by bus/taxi to reach the mall. This place includes nearly all the things that a visitor might ask for. They have an array of shops like River Island, WHSmith, Disney Store, The Body Shop, Boots and HMV.

 

 

Kate Brown is a senior content writer and a travel blogger & have written lots of articles on travel. Currently, she is associated with Jewels Airport Transfers, offers reliable airport taxi transfer services to and from all U.K. airport.