We love welcoming families at our venues! At The Culture Trust Luton we pride ourselves in offering accessible, creative and fun artistic programming for children of all ages and their families.

All of our venues are equipped with baby changing facilities and relaxing spaces. Plus, at Stockwood Discovery Centre and Wardown House, Museum & Gallery you have access to free parking, beautiful green spaces and galleries for little (and big) explorers.

For Families

Family Film Club: Monster Family

Join the club! Handpicked titles for the whole family to enjoy, screened at

Hat Factory Arts Centre | 10:30am

Kevin Quantum Anti-Gravity: Thrilling & Beautiful Magic

Enter a space where the rules of gravity are bent and broken... Impossible

Hat Factory Arts Centre | 2pm

A Tale of Us

A Tale of Us Presented & Produced by Tiny & Tall Productions Sleep

Hat Factory Arts Centre - | 10:30am and 1:30pm

Adventures In Wonderland

Full House Theatre presents: Adventures in Wonderland in association with The…

Hat Factory Arts Centre - | 11:30am and 2pm

Santa At Stockwood

Santa is coming to Stockwood for 2026 with a 45 minute festive experience

Stockwood Discovery Centre - | 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:15pm and 2:15pm (closed Monday 14th December)

Stockwood Illuminated 2026

This December, we invite you to join us for our winter light celebration

Stockwood Discovery Centre - | From 4:30pm - 8pm depending on date

Summer at Stockwood

Summer is nearly here and we have some exciting events coming up! Celebrating its 5-year anniversary, this year’s Stockwood Garden Party is bigger, bolder and full of imagination. Join us for the return of Colourscape on Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August! Also returning is Stockwood Living History Festival - our final event this Summer at Stockwood on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September!

Looking for something a little later in the year? Book your FREE TICKET and come see the British Wildlife Photography Award Exhibition running from 18th September to 31st October.

 

October Half-Term

Make the most of October Half-Term with a week of family activities from The Culture Trust in Luton.

From drawing and clay workshops to theatre, comedy, dance, film and magic, there’s plenty to keep children entertained during the school break. Families can enjoy The BIG Draw and Clay Creatures at Stockwood Discovery Centre, plus a packed programme at The Hat Factory Arts Centre including Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest, Super Stupid Show, Red Robin’s Winter Song, Dance in the Dark, Flotsam, Family Film Club: Monster Family and more.

With daytime performances, creative workshops and activities for different ages, it’s a great way to spend time together, try something new and enjoy culture close to home this October Half-Term.

Book now and plan your family day out.

Christmas in Luton

Stockwood Illuminated is better than ever this year with an exciting innovative route. Santa at Stockwood returns agian, with a magical and festive experience for all the family, and Hat Factory favourites' Full House return with a brand new show - Adventures in Wonderland.

This year’s Christmas programme has everything you need for an unforgettable time with family and friends. Book now to secure your date and time of choice

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