The Hat Factory
Cinemas & Theatre · Luton, Bedfordshire
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Closed — opens tomorrow at 8.30am
🏠 Indoor3–58–1212–16☔ Rainy-day friendlyBooking requiredEducationalSchool holiday activities
What’s there
- Café on site
- Paid parking
No on-site parking; paid car parks nearby: Train Station Car Park (Midland Road LU2 0HR), The Mall Central (John Street LU1 2JE), The Mall Market (Melson Street LU1 2JX), Power Court (off St Mary's Road LU1 3LJ), Guildford Street (LU1 2NW).
Only facilities we’ve confirmed are listed — anything missing here we simply haven’t checked, rather than know to be absent.
The Hat Factory Arts Centre (run by The Culture Trust Luton) is a vibrant arts venue in the heart of Luton's cultural quarter, a short walk from the mainline station. Housed in a converted hat factory and refurbished in 2019, it offers a 105-seat Studio Theatre, the 230-capacity Factory Floor gig space, a Basement Bar, flexible HATCH workshop spaces and the Hat Factory Cafe. The programme spans theatre, dance, comedy, live music, cinema and family events, with half-term festivals, family films and hands-on creative workshops for children. As a charity, the venue reinvests income into arts programmes for the local community.
Questions parents ask
- Is there a café, and can we get food during a visit?
- Yes, The Hat Factory Café is on site with a capacity of 40. It's a good place to grab refreshments during your visit.
- Is there parking nearby?
- Yes, there is parking available. Several car parks are within easy reach, though please note that parking fees usually apply at these nearby facilities.
- Do we need to book in advance?
- Booking is required for most events and activities at the venue. Contact the box office or check what's on to book your preferred activity in advance.
- Which ages would enjoy it most?
- The venue suits preschool, junior and teenage audiences. Its programme includes family workshops, film screenings and creative activities, so there is something for different ages throughout the year.
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
Wet wipes
Small first aid kitPlasters solve more days out than anything else here.
Lip balm- Audiobook or story CD
A penForms, competitions, name badges.
Loose changeLockers and old-fashioned car parks.- Car window sunshade
- Sting relief
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Photos: 維基小霸王, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Renée Kools, CC BY 4.0
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