Title: Visit Luton: 2026 Travel Guide for Luton, Newton Abbot | Expedia.com [Hotels in Luton](https://expedia.com/Luton-Hotels.d553248635118494049.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Luton](https://expedia.com/Luton-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635118494049.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Luton](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Luton.d553248635118494049.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Luton](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Luton.d553248635118494049.Car-Rental-Guide)[Luton Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Luton.d553248635118494049.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Luton ## Travel Guide ![Approaching Hamblecombe Barton, north of Luton Beyond the turnings the attention to detail and the exotic conifers are a visual shock after nearly 2km of country lanes.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118494049/d5b2d28f-e011-45f4-8550-a6e6b5d1093d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118494049/d5b2d28f-e011-45f4-8550-a6e6b5d1093d.jpg) by [Robin Stott](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/34609) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Approaching Hamblecombe Barton, north of Luton Beyond the turnings the attention to detail and the exotic conifers are a visual shock after nearly 2km of country lanes.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118494049/d5b2d28f-e011-45f4-8550-a6e6b5d1093d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118494049/d5b2d28f-e011-45f4-8550-a6e6b5d1093d.jpg) by [Robin Stott](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/34609) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![A muddy track near Westhayes Farm A little to the west of Luton.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118494049/79a8fa8d-250e-4714-855b-bf995d661246.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118494049/79a8fa8d-250e-4714-855b-bf995d661246.jpg) by [Robin Stott](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/34609) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Bend in the lane to Hamblecombe Barton A downhill bend allows a view across a patchork of fields up to a property called Rixford, just in SX9078, on the southern edge of Ideford Common.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118494049/4a65ac46-8690-4f3f-b4c7-ff7b00c55f2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118494049/4a65ac46-8690-4f3f-b4c7-ff7b00c55f2f.jpg) by [Robin Stott](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/34609) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Ploughed field near Luton From the lane that runs up to the north end of Luton there is a view beyond the field of the road from Little Haldon to Luton wiggling down the hill between trim hedges and lined with hedgerow oaks.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118494049/ecb00aed-556f-4eb0-91f8-c1a723891dc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118494049/ecb00aed-556f-4eb0-91f8-c1a723891dc2.jpg) by [Robin Stott](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/34609) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Luton Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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(1,003 reviews) The staff went out of their way to welcome us, breakfast excellent and clean well kept room Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=72626765&PinnedHotelID=72626765&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118494049) ![Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7800/7784/a9942cd1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday Queen Street Exeter England $66 nightly $79 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Exeter. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) Great staff, very accommodating, immaculate room, quiet room, perfect stay, would definitely return thank you for a lovely stay! Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=7784&PinnedHotelID=7784&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118494049) ![The Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/851200/851143/96e7ce43_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Grand Hotel Seafront Torquay England $67 nightly $80 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) The staff were brilliant from moment one. The hotel was clean and tidy. Breakfast in the morning was lovely and plenty of it Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=851143&PinnedHotelID=851143&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118494049) [See all 3,985 properties in Luton](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F7%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026®ionId=553248635118494049) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118110000/118105200/118105125/84fa5610_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel 16 Young's Park Road Paignton England Stay at this aparthotel in Paignton. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Splashdown Quaywest and Goodrington Sands ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) Efficient, easy check-in. Warm, clean, spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Lovely, contemporary shower room. Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Paignton-Hotels-The-Goodrington-Sands-Apart-Hotel.h118105125.Hotel-Information) ![Astor House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23190000/23183800/23183770/382b966b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Astor House Warren Road Torquay England Book a stay at this beach apartment in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Princess Theatre and Inner Harbour ... 9/10 Wonderful! (85 reviews) Received a text stating that access codes for the property would be provided shortly after 14:00 for check in at 15:00\. Phoned at 14:30 and left message. Left 2 subsequent messages with no call back or codes. Emailed at 15:20 having still not received access codes or a call back stating that if codes ... Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Torquay-Hotels-Astor-House.h23183770.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy, Traditional & Close to Everything](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54180000/54172000/54171967/be24420b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy, Traditional & Close to Everything Brixham England Stay at this cottage in Brixham. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Golden Hind and Brixham Harbour are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews) Absolutely stunning little cottage! Loved everything about it, the decor was beautiful, cosy and just inviting. Have taken some idea home with us! The little pub a few doors down was also lovely, friendly and inviting locals too which was really nice! Would highly recommend, would 100% return! Host ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Luton hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118494049&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07)[Mar 6 - Mar 7](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118494049&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118494049&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08)[Mar 7 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118494049&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118494049&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118494049&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Autumn at Decoy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/c4a52b0f-1828-4e0c-a2ba-9b299dd7fd60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Decoy Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Decoy Country Park, a lovely green space in Newton Abbot. While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Decoy-Country-Park-Newton-Abbot.d625041207016251392.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mother Swan and her young](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/625041311603322880/8315c6d5-2d94-4f88-8361-ace35d5e9303.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stover Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Stover Country Park, a lovely green space in Teigngrace. [](https://expedia.com/Stover-Country-Park-Newton-Abbot.d625041311603322880.Vacation-Attraction) #### Newton Abbot Racecourse You can take time to visit Newton Abbot Racecourse during your travels to Teigngrace. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Newton-Abbot-Racecourse-Newton-Abbot.d553248621533024238.Vacation-Attraction) #### River Dart Country Park Explore the great outdoors at River Dart Country Park, a lovely green space in Holne. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/River-Dart-Country-Park-Newton-Abbot.d553248621532488768.Vacation-Attraction) #### Becky Falls Explore the great outdoors at Becky Falls and enjoy the beautiful countryside during your trip to Manaton. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Becky-Falls-Newton-Abbot.d553248621532488769.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fernworthy Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fernworthy Lake during your travels in Newton Abbot. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Fernworthy-Lake-Newton-Abbot.d553248621532490207.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Torquay: The extraordinary life of Agatha Christie tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44647270/682b47ff-488f-436a-8dd9-cd3423107f84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Torquay: The Extraordinary Life of Agatha Christie Tour $27 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/torquay-the-extraordinary-life-of-agatha-christie-tour.a44647270.activity-details) ![Walking Tour of Exmouth in East Devon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46340887/cb4cb0a6-a7f7-43f4-a7f3-986d568d9326.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walking Tour of Exmouth in East Devon $27 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/walking-tour-of-exmouth-in-east-devon.a46340887.activity-details) ![Picture 2 for Activity Torquay: The Fawlty Tours Experience - Guided Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50469197/81b12248-f9e7-4b34-aab7-67dda1cd3595.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Torquay: The Fawlty Tours Experience - Guided Walk $20 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/torquay-the-fawlty-tours-experience-guided-walk.a50469197.activity-details) ![Torquay: Kents Cavern Prehistoric Cave](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49394988/aa4cd5ca-0747-418f-857f-e9fc694a81de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Torquay: Kents Cavern Prehistoric Cave $23 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/torquay-kents-cavern-prehistoric-cave.a49394988.activity-details) ![Beer Tasting and Pub Crawl in Historic Clerkenwell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50855406/c3225a98-c630-494e-8bc1-43cce4719a4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beer Tasting and Pub Crawl in Historic Clerkenwell $101 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/beer-tasting-and-pub-crawl-in-historic-clerkenwell.a50855406.activity-details) ![Wooden Duck Painting or Pottery Painting-Take item home same day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49239648/f6fc1f9d-0202-45a2-8678-1bd4d646c134.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wooden Duck Painting or Pottery Painting-Take item home same day $14 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wooden-duck-painting-or-pottery-painting-take-item-home-same-day.a49239648.activity-details) [See all activities in Luton](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Luton.d553248635118494049.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Luton ![Awesome colours, easy to find](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/98cfc9ba-003c-4b5a-9387-1c80ed97c0af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newton Abbot ![Teignmouth showing a coastal town, boating and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084723/f2f82225-6c17-4c39-8ada-8db1ec21f77f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Teignmouth ![Field by Rowden Cross. Taken close to 120111, which commands extensive views westwards. The tramlines are running parallel to the lane to Kingsteignton, on the right. The houses on the left are around Colway Cross, in SX8974. The view beyond includes part of Newton Abbot.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084723/564e4515-3050-45f9-abe4-41b4d1b862a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bishopsteignton ![Ideford Combe from Hestow Road. Looking WNW across the square, with a re-entrant dropping down to meet the valley emerging from the wooded Ideford Combe (r), and the ribbon development on the old main road (l) now the B3195.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000431955/908fb6a3-d3fe-42f5-b868-d22bd231a75c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ideford - Cities near Luton - Places of interest [Newton Abbot](https://expedia.com/Newton-Abbot.dx5647)[Teignmouth](https://expedia.com/Teignmouth.dx6084723)[Bishopsteignton](https://expedia.com/Bishopsteignton.dx6084942)[Ideford](https://expedia.com/Ideford.dx3000431955) - [Dartmoor National Park ](https://expedia.com/Dartmoor-National-Park-Devon.d182504.Vacation-Attraction) - [Devon Cliffs Beach ](https://expedia.com/Devon-Cliffs-Beach-Exmouth.d553248626387878444.Vacation-Attraction) - [Powderham Castle ](https://expedia.com/Powderham-Castle-Exeter.d6204647.Vacation-Attraction) - [University of Exeter ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Exeter-Exeter.d6094246.Vacation-Attraction) - [Princess Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Princess-Theatre-Torquay-City-Centre.d6224639.Vacation-Attraction) - [Exeter Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Exeter-Cathedral-Exeter.d6094249.Vacation-Attraction) - [Exmouth Beach ](https://expedia.com/Exmouth-Beach-Devon.d553248621532488820.Vacation-Attraction) - [Exeter's Historic Quayside ](https://expedia.com/Exeters-Historic-Quayside-Exeter.d6171371.Vacation-Attraction) - [Blackpool Sands ](https://expedia.com/Blackpool-Sands-Dartmouth.d6094291.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sandy Park Rugby Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Sandy-Park-Rugby-Stadium-Exeter.d553248621558032765.Vacation-Attraction) - [Paignton Beach ](https://expedia.com/Paignton-Beach-Paignton.d6094273.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brixham Harbour ](https://expedia.com/Brixham-Harbour-Brixham.d553248635997933754.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Donkey Sanctuary ](https://expedia.com/The-Donkey-Sanctuary-Sidmouth.d6150517.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cockington Country Park ](https://expedia.com/Cockington-Country-Park-Torquay.d553248621532488773.Vacation-Attraction) - [Babbacombe Beach ](https://expedia.com/Babbacombe-Beach-Torquay.d6094269.Vacation-Attraction) - [Paignton Zoo ](https://expedia.com/Paignton-Zoo-Paignton.d6094275.Vacation-Attraction) - [Inner Harbour ](https://expedia.com/Inner-Harbour-Torquay-City-Centre.d553248621532488783.Vacation-Attraction) - [Meadfoot Beach ](https://expedia.com/Meadfoot-Beach-Torquay.d6094267.Vacation-Attraction) - [Torre Abbey ](https://expedia.com/Torre-Abbey-Torquay-City-Centre.d6094263.Vacation-Attraction) - [Goodrington Sands Beach ](https://expedia.com/Goodrington-Sands-Beach-Paignton.d6094277.Vacation-Attraction) - [Buckfast Abbey ](https://expedia.com/Buckfast-Abbey-Buckfastleigh.d6094285.Vacation-Attraction) - [Royal Naval College ](https://expedia.com/Royal-Naval-College-Dartmouth.d6094293.Vacation-Attraction) - [Torre Abbey Sands ](https://expedia.com/Torre-Abbey-Sands-Torquay-City-Centre.d6094261.Vacation-Attraction) - [Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Babbacombe-Model-Village-And-Gardens-Torquay.d6204854.Vacation-Attraction) - [Crealy Great Adventure Park ](https://expedia.com/Crealy-Great-Adventure-Park-Exeter.d6171210.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dartmouth Steam Railway ](https://expedia.com/Dartmouth-Steam-Railway-Paignton.d553248621532488762.Vacation-Attraction) - [Greenway House and Garden ](https://expedia.com/Greenway-House-And-Garden-Brixham.d553248621532488752.Vacation-Attraction) - [National Trust Killerton ](https://expedia.com/National-Trust-Killerton-Exeter.d553248634329468861.Vacation-Attraction) - [Escot Park ](https://expedia.com/Escot-Park-Ottery-St-Mary.d6204651.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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