Museums · East of England
The Hat Factory
In or near Caddington.
The Hat Factory is an arts facility in the centre of Luton, England that seeks to develop the arts in the town and surrounding region. The Hat Factory opened in April 2004, and includes theatre, music
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Luton · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Hat Factory is located in Luton, with the nearest railway station being Luton, just 0.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LU1 2EY. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
The Hat Factory is an arts facility in the centre of Luton, England that seeks to develop the arts in the town and surrounding region. The Hat Factory opened in April 2004, and includes theatre, music, comedy, dance and film programmes. The Hat Factory contains a studio theatre, sprung dance studio and space for music rehearsal and recording, as well as meeting rooms and conference facilities. It is home to several creative companies, including the organisers of the Luton Carnival. The Hat Factory Gallery is a joint venture between Luton Borough Council, the Hat Factory and the University of Bedfordshire.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Hat Factory is an arts facility in the centre of Luton, England that seeks to develop the arts in the town and surrounding region. The Hat Factory opened in April 2004, and includes theatre, music, comedy, dance and film programmes. The Hat Factory contains a studio theatre, sprung dance studio and space for music rehearsal and recording, as well as meeting rooms and conference facilities. It is home to several creative companies, including the organisers of the Luton Carnival. The Hat Factory Gallery is a joint venture between Luton Borough Council, the Hat Factory and the University of Bedfordshire.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8810, -0.4140
- District
- Luton
- Parish
- Luton, unparished area
- Postcode
- LU1 2EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- Established
- 2004
- Nearest railway station
- Luton — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: The Hat Factory (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hat Factory?
- The Hat Factory is in East of England, United Kingdom (postcode LU1 2EY), in the parish of Luton, unparished area.
- What is The Hat Factory?
- The Hat Factory is an arts facility in the centre of Luton, England that seeks to develop the arts in the town and surrounding region. The Hat Factory opened in April 2004, and includes theatre, music
- How do I get to The Hat Factory?
- The nearest railway station is Luton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU1 2EY.
- When was The Hat Factory built?
- Built or established in 2004.
- Who owns The Hat Factory?
- The Hat Factory is owned by | operator =.
- Is The Hat Factory a protected site?
- Yes — The Hat Factory is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Hat Factory?
- The nearest railway station is Luton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU1 2EY.