Luton

Luton is a large town in , some 35 mi north of London. It's a multicultural town with a population of about 200,000. It used to have a straw and hat-making trade, hence "The Hatters" nickname of Luton football club; a couple of factories remain along the Old Bedford Road.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Kenilworth Road and Luton railway station.

Stadium
, also known as the Kenny…

Railway station
Photo: Hassocks5489, Public domain.
is located in …

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dunstable and Leagrave.

Photo: Peter Skuce, Public domain.
is a market town and civil parish…

Suburb
is a former village and now a suburb…

Luton

Latitude
51.8911° or 51° 53′ 28″ north
Longitude
-0.4279° or 0° 25′ 41″ west
Population
217,000
Elevation
394 feet (120 metres)
Abbreviation
“LUT”
Open location code
9C3XVHRC+CR
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Biscot and Bury Park.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: St Marys Day Hospital and Leagrave railway station.

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