Wardown Park

Sample Life On The River At Wardown Park

Overlooking the River Lea in Bedfordshire, Wardown Park is not what the average visitor to the area would expect from an area that is termed a park! It is highly diverse in terms of the activities that take place there and can provide hors of fun for any individual that cares to visit it. In fact, it is probably one of the top ten places in the county that you must go and see, even if you only go there for a lunch picnic one day!

There is no definite date as to when Wardown Park actually came into being because it has been there as long as anyone can remember and it has also been the social centre of the area for some time as well. This led to a number of activities being situated in the park. One of the first to arrive was the Luton Museum & Art Gallery, which is located within the grounds of the park and is extremely popular with visitors, but there is much more to the park than a museum!

There is actually a lake at the centre of Wardown Park and this used to be a natural swimming pool right up until the 1950s. Today, it is a haven for various species of water birds, including geese, ducks, swans and various others at any given time of the year. If you love birds and nature in general then there are some lovely spots right by the lake. If, on the other hand, you like architecture then you may like to look at the Edwardian Daisy Chain wall in the park. It has recently been restored to its former glory and is the centre of attention in the park. There are around 40 other monuments and statues for you to look at as well so you can take a wander round examining what is on offer.

Wardown Park is definitely an area that you should visit, whether for the museum, the nature, the tranquillity or the architecture and history. There is much to see and do so just relax and enjoy your trip away from the stresses and strains f modern life for a while!