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COMMUTING
Luton's geographical
location makes it an ideal place for the commuter. The area has
an extensive road, rail, bus and air network to the rest of the
UK. The 'Thameslink' rail service offers frequent connections to
St. Albans, London, Brighton, and Gatwick, and inter-city services
to Leicester, Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield. The M1 Motorway passes
through the West of the Town, providing access to the Town via junctions
10 & 11, junction 10 is situated to the South of Luton providing
access to the South and the M25 Motorway with access to Luton International
Airport. Junction 11 provides access to the North of Luton and the
Midlands. Within the town Luton has an extensive bus service providing
access to most areas within the town.
EDUCATION
Luton provides
excellent education facilities for people of all ages, there are
a number of Nursery, primary, and secondary Schools within easy
access to most areas. The University of Luton accompanied by the
Sixth form and Barnfield collage, provide postgraduate and vocational
learning. There are a number of business and career opportunities
with many leading Companies choosing the area as their main base
of operations.
SHOPPING
The town has
extensive shopping facilities including The Arndale Centre one of
the UK's largest indoor shopping complexes. The town also has a
vast mix of cultural shops providing food clothing and much more
to all cultures
ENTERTAIMENT
Luton
offers a mix of entertainment catering for all ages live theatre,
and a multi-screen complex entertainment centre. Luton has an extensive
selection of traditional and ethnic restaurants, lively pubs, and
cool night clubs; there's always something to do in the evenings.
SPORTS
Luton has a number of spots and leisure centres throughout the area
offering a wide variation of sports facilities. The Town has two
main golf courses the council run Stockwood Park a public pay and
play parkland course, with a two story club house with bar and restaurants
facilities and floodlit driving range. The privately run South Beds
Golf Club is set among the picturesque setting of Warden Hills off
of the A6.
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