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Stockwood Discovery Centre
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Stockwood Discovery Centre
London Road
Luton
LU1 4LX
Bedfordshire
England
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Stockwood Discovery Centre
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Collection details
Archaeology, Land Transport, Natural Sciences, Social History
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Facilities
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There is free parking and good disabled access. Conservatory tearooms serve light meals and the museum shop carries a range of souvenirs and gifts.
The Museum Education Service runs schools sessions to complement the national curriculum using both the displays and artefacts for handling. Please contact us for information or to arrange a school visit.
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Contact details
Reception (Tel)
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01582 548600
Admin Office (Fax)
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01582 546763
Admin Office
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museum.gallery@luton.gov.uk
Website
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www.luton.gov.uk/internet/leisure_and_culture/Museums_and_galleries
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Open
Opening Times
Summer Season
April-October
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Sat-Sun 11am-5pm
Winter Season
November-March
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
Open until 8pm on 1st Thurs of the month
Open Bank Holiday Mondays
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Closed
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
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Admission charges
Free admission to the museum.
Charges for some activities and workshops
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Description
What's happened at Stockwood? Stockwood Park Museum has been transformed into Stockwood Discovery Centre, a visitor and discovery centre with brand new facilities such as a cafe shop, extensive gardens, a children's outdoor discovery play area, changing exhibitions, and corporate venue hire. The new centre has an environmental theme running through it and host the current collections: the Mossman carriages, the biggest museum collection of this kind on display in the UK and fascinating displays about the history of the area including the former Stockwood House. Stockwood is one of the few places where visitors can enjoy the work of international artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay outside his native Scotland. There are events and activities for all ages and interests throughout the year. Please phone the museum for up-to-date events, activities,venue hire and children's birthday parties on 01582 738714.
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Collections description
Includes the Living Landscape gallery with displays on archaeology and natural history(including the nationally important Shillington Roman Coin hoard and Bronze Age mirror)
Also the Wenlok Jug went on display in July 08 with the lauch of the new Discovery Centre. The Museums Service was given just a matter of months to raise the total cost of £750,000 thanks to a funraising campaign.
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Articles
Stockwood Park Museum Transformed Into Discovery Centre
News In Brief - Week Ending June 24 2007
HLF Digs Deep Into The Past With £17.6m In Heritage Funding
Wardown Park Museum In Luton Explores Gypsy And Traveller Life
Luton Schoolchildren Dig For Victory At Local Museum
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
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Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Restaurant
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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