Natural landmarks · East of England
University of Bedfordshire
In or near Lower Woodside.
University of Bedfordshire — a university in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Luton · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
University of Bedfordshire is a university located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The University of Bedfordshire is located in London. It is a modern institution offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The university focuses on employability and has strong links with various industries.
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Background
History
The University of Luton had its roots in the Luton Modern School, which was established in 1908 and the Luton Modern School and Technical Institute which opened in 1937. This became Luton College of Higher Education following the merger of Luton College of Technology and Putteridge Bury College of Education, in 1976. It obtained university status in 1993. The Bedford campus of De Montfort University was originally part of the Bedford College of Higher Education, which stemmed from Bedford Teacher Training College, founded in 1882, and Bedford Physical Training College, founded in 1903. The university was created by the merger of the University of Luton and the Bedford campus of De Montfort…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8778, -0.4114
- District
- Luton
- Parish
- Luton, unparished area
- Postcode
- LU1 3JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- Established
- 1882
- Nearest railway station
- Luton — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3047150 (CC0)
- wikipedia: University of Bedfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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St Mary's Church, Luton
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UK Centre For Carnival Arts
UK Centre For Carnival Arts — a gallery in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · East of England
The Red Lion hotel
The Red Lion hotel — a hotel in england london.
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Cannon Luton
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Our Lady Help of Christians Church
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Where to eat & stay near University of Bedfordshire
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · East of England
The Red Lion hotel
The Red Lion hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Spark by Hilton Luton
Spark by Hilton Luton — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: Spark by Hilton.
📷 5Hostels · East of England
Stockwood Hotel
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport
Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport — a hotel in england london. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.
📷 3Hotels · East of England
Hilton Garden Inn Luton North
Hilton Garden Inn Luton North — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: Hilton Garden Inn.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Offley Place Country House Hotel
Offley Place Country House Hotel — a hotel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Fountain Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Old Moat House
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Lilley Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Spotted Dog Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of Bedfordshire?
- University of Bedfordshire is in London, United Kingdom (postcode LU1 3JA), in the parish of Luton, unparished area.
- What is University of Bedfordshire?
- University of Bedfordshire — a university in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to University of Bedfordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Luton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU1 3JA.
- When was University of Bedfordshire built?
- Built or established in 1882.
- Is University of Bedfordshire a protected site?
- Yes — University of Bedfordshire is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is University of Bedfordshire free to visit?
- Yes, University of Bedfordshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to University of Bedfordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Luton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU1 3JA.