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Luton Hoo Walled Garden

Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden, Luton Hoo Estate, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LF

  • 12 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Visit the Walled Garden at Luton Hoo Estate, designed by Capability Brown in the 1760’s for the 3rd Earl of Bute. The Garden has changed and evolved under owners and management over the years and is now the focus of a dynamic volunteer project.

Today the site comprises a five-acre garden surrounded by the original 18th century octagonal wall, and a range of glass houses, including a timber framed Mackenzie Moncur conservatory dated circa 1911, a vinery and a further glasshouse on the diaphragm wall. There is also a selection of rare service buildings surrounding the garden including the Head Gardener’s office, a potting shed, a boiler house, stables, and propagation houses. The garden continues to be revived, repaired, and re-imagined for the enjoyment of all.

This year for Heritage Open Day we are delighted to announce that we will also be joined once again by the Bedfordshire archives who will be holding a fascinating display in our Conservatory within the walls of the Walled Garden.

In 2025 we are partnering both the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) and Historic Houses. The Walled Garden has become a modern garden in its own right, with so many more exciting things to come.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:
1100 - 1500

Location & directions

Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden, Luton Hoo Estate, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LF

Directions:
There is no access via the hotel - Please use postcode@ LU1 4LF
Contact on day:
Molly Draper
Telephone number:
+441582721443

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The garden and surrounding service buildings are old and so have many uneven surfaces and awkward entryways. We have made great effort to allow access wherever available. When wheeled access is not possible we will provide commentary of that area wherever possible.

Additional information

There will be additional displays available on the day. Those wishing to eat at the Woodyard Brasserie are advised to pre book. Tel: 01582879863 - an alternative exterior menu will be available also.

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