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The large town of Luton, less than half an hour's drive from London, rose to importance in the 19th century as the center of the straw and hat making industry and later the home of Vauxhall cars and Whitbread brewing. With the decline of these industries in recent decades, the city has been forced to move to a service based economy and relies mainly on retail and light industry. The London Luton Airport is the home and headquarters of the low cost Easyjet airline which provides easy international access and makes Luton venues a very popular choice for conferences, meetings, trade shows and exhibitions.
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With rail, bus and road networks radiating out in all directions including to London, Wimbledon, Brighton and Nottingham, Luton's accessibility has made it a base for many visitors to the country. The Kenilworth Road Stadium, home of Luton Town Football Club (fondly know as 'The Hatters' after the hat making industry) is the destination of many football fans while the University of Bedfordshire is also located here. The Luton Carnival is the largest one-day carnival in Europe and also attracts thousands of visitors.
Many Luton venues perfect for conferences and meetings are conveniently located close to the airport or in the center of town. The Mansion House at Luton Hoo Golf and Spa is a five-star hotel and spa with a peaceful atmosphere and a traditional exterior that belies the modern and state-of-the-art meeting facilities within. Many other hotels in the city also provide stunning accommodation as well as leisure opportunities and multiple meeting rooms suitable for both large and small affairs.
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As well as rooms located within hotels, Luton also offers some unique conference centers. These include, amongst others, The Riverside Conference Center with exhibition and training centers, banqueting suites and sports clubs and the University of Luton which provides traditional meeting and conference space.
Fabulous Luton venues from castles to country manors and city center hotels provide romantic locations for the most romantic day of all, the Wedding Day. These successfully combine intimate surroundings and a friendly atmosphere with high quality facilities to ensure that all aspects of the day are absolutely perfect. From wedding breakfasts to informal gatherings on the lawn to stunning evening dinner dances, Luton wedding venues have something for everyone.
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Luton is also the home of the Library theatre which hosts local amateur dramatic societies, pantomimes and children's theatre. At the Grove Theatre, guests can enjoy comedy, opera, live music and musicals, drama and special events.
A trip out of town and into the country is a favorite activity for guests at local venues. The wooded hill of Clappers to the north offers lovely walking paths while the eastern edge of the Chilterns, Dunstable Downs is another popular place for outdoor pursuits such as gliding and kite-flying. The green pasturelands and villages with half-timbered cottages and thatch roofs provide a welcome break for meeting and conference delegates. The nearby towns of St Albans, Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City provide interesting shopping excursions. Here too, in the peace and tranquility of the countryside are charming Luton venues that include hotels, conference and wedding centers including the historic Queen Anne House at Hunton Park.
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Other award winning venues include large grounds suitable for team-building events and a variety of meeting rooms that can host up to 250 guests theatre-style. The convenient access of Luton venues have made them extremely popular for both corporate and leisure events and functions. No matter what the occasion, these venues provide something for everyone from multi-national conferences, exhibitions, banquets and trade shows to small family gatherings and meetings.
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