Leighton Buzzard

Leighton Buzzard is probably best known for the Grand Union Canal and the Great Train Robbery (1963) which took place just outside the town.

By road

• The town lies 5 miles from the A5 main London to Holyhead main road.
• The town is bypassed by the A4146 Milton Keynes to Hemel Hempstead main road.
• The A418 connects the town to Aylesbury

By train

• Railway Station

  address: Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard LU7 2LY
  On the West Coast Main Line, trains run into London Euston staton and Bletchley & Milton Keynes. Station managed and services operated by London Midland

By bus

Arriva service 150 runs between the town and Aylesbury and service 70 & F70 connects to Luton.

By air

Luton Airport is 18 miles (29 km) E of the town.

By bicycle

Leighton Buzzard is on National Cycle Route 6 running from London to the Lake District.

The town is small enough to see on foot, though there are town bus services provided by Arriva.

• Ascott Jacobean House

  phone: +44 1296 688242
  address: Wing, LU7 0PR

• Leighton Buzzard Brewing Company

  phone: +44 1525 217736
  address: Unit 23 Harmill Industrial Estate, Grovebury Rd, Leighton Buzzard LU7 4FF

• Ascott House

  phone: +44 1296 688242
  address: Wing LU7 0PR
  Free parking (200 yds).

• Mead Open Farm

  phone: +44 1525 852954
  address: Stanbridge Rd, Billington LU7 9JH
  Great for a family day out whether its rain or shine! There are plenty of animals to see from goats, sheep, cows, pigs, ducks and horses, both inside and outside. You can also watch a sheepdog demonstration, play crazy golf, race round on go-karts or head to Shaggy's PlayWorld for a snack and tumble around the child-friendly activities. Or why not cuddle rabbits and guinea pigs, bottle-feed lambs, groom horses or go on a tractor ride at pre-arranged times. It really is a brilliant and varied day out for all the family.

• BuzzRail

  phone: +44 1525 373888
  address: Page's Park Station, Billington Rd, Leighton Buzzard LU7 4TG
  A 3 mile (5km), former industrial railway , that was laid in 1919 to transport sand; today it is run as a heritage line offering 85 minute round trips for visitors. !

• Rushmere Country Park

  address: Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Rd, Heath and Reach LU7 0EB
  Play area, sculpture trail, cafe, toilets, dogs allowed

• Fly-A-Flight

  phone: +44 1525 755453
  address: 49 Danes Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3NH

• Leighton Linslade Chidren's Trail

  phone: +44 1525 631920
  A public trail of 22 artworks celebrating children’s stories. More details Trail Detailed Description

• Leighton Buzzard Brewing Company

  phone: +44 1525 217736
  address: Unit 23 Harmill Industrial Estate, Grovebury Rd, Leighton Buzzard LU7 4FF

• Leighton Buzzard Market

  address: High St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1DN

• Morrissons

  phone: +44 1525 851909
  address: Lake St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1WS
  Petrol station & cafe (different hours)

Supermarkets

• Waitrose

  phone: +44 1525 378334
  address: 9 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1DH

• Morrissons

  phone: +44 1525 851909
  address: Lake St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1WS
  Petrol station & Cafe (different hours). ATMs

Cyclists

• Dorvic Cycles

  phone: +44 1525 373060
  address: 9 Bridge St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AH

• Sorelli Cafe

  phone: +44 1525 374449
  address: 1 High St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1DN
  Free Wi-Fi

• The Oliver & Hare

  phone: +44 1525 217952
  address: 2 Hockliffe St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1HJ

• The Raj

  phone: +44 1525 379 319
  address: 5 Old Rd, Linslade LU7 2RB

• The Lime Tree

  phone: +44 1525 372316
  address: 60 North St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EN

• Mama Rosas

  phone: +44 1525 375149
  address: 3 North St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EF

• The Bald Buzzard Ale House

  phone: +44 7581 146491 (mobile)
  address: 6 Hockliffe St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1HJ

• The Cranky Weasel

  phone: +44 1525 854421
  address: 10a Market Sq, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EY

• The Black Lion

  phone: +44 1525 853725
  address: 20 High St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EA

• The Golden Bell

  phone: +44 1525 373330
  address: 5 Church Sq, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AE

• The Picture House

  phone: +44 1525 385710
  address: 8 Lake St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1RT

• The Dukes

  phone: +44 1525 237892
  address: 7-9 Leighton Rd Heath and Reach LU7 0AA

• The Swan

  phone: +44 1525 380170
  address: 50 High St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EA
  Wi-Fi

• The Hunt Lodge

  phone: +44 1525 374692
  address: 19 Church Rd, Linslade LU7 2LR

• The White Horse

  phone: +44 1525 635739
  address: 9 New Rod, Linslade LU7 2LS

• Post Office

  address: 7 - 9 Church Sq, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AA

• Dunstable and Whipsnade Zoo
• Milton Keynes
• Aylesbury
• Tring
• Luton
• Hemel Hempstead