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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Limbury

  

Limbury Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Limbury

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Limbury history

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Limbury was a small hamlet approximately two miles from Luton, near Leagrave village, at the end of the nineteenth century. At that time it consisted of just a few cottages and just two farms. The Icknield Way, a Roman road passes through Limbury. The Moat House is reputed to be the oldest secular building in South Bedfordshire.

Limbury etymology

A place called Lygeanburgh near Waulud’s Bank (which is in nearby Leagrave) was one of four settlements mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle captured by Cuthwulf, (Prince of Wessex) in 571.

Limbury geography / climate

Limbury is in the north of Luton, roughly 3 miles from the town centre. Neighbouring areas are Marsh Farm and Bramingham to the north, Saints to the south, Leagrave to the west, and Runfold to the east.

You can visit Limbury places with Walkfo Limbury to hear history at Limbury’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Limbury has 55 places to visit in our interactive Limbury map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Limbury, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Limbury places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Limbury & the surrounding areas.

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Walkfo: Visit Limbury Places Map
55 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Limbury tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Limbury

  

Best Limbury places to visit

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Limbury has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Limbury’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Limbury’s information audio spots:

Stopsley The area is roughly bounded by the edge of Luton to the north, Vauxhall Way and Turners Road North to the south . Bradgers Hill to the west, Cannon Lane, Stapleford Road and Brays Road to the east .

Round Green Round Green is a suburb in the north-east of Luton . It is roughly bounded by Bradgers Hill to the north, People’s Park, Richmond Hill and Turners Road South to the south .

High Town, Luton High Town is a hilly inner-city area of Luton adjacent to Luton railway station . The area is roughly bounded by Richmond Hill and the northern edge of People’s Park/Pope’s Meadow to the north, the A6 to the west, and Hitchin Road to the east .

Barnfield, Luton Barnfield is a suburb of Luton, England . The area is roughly bounded by Old Bedford Road/Cromer Way roundabout to the north, Wardown Park and Wardown Crescent to the south, the A6 to the west .

Lewsey Lewsey is a suburb of Luton, England . Situated in the north-west of the town, the area is roughly bounded by Leagrave High Street to the north, Dunstable Road to the south, Poynters Road to the west, and the M1 to the east .

Leagrave Leagrave is a former village and now a suburb of Luton in Bedfordshire . It is home to significant numbers of commuters, with almost two million using the train station each year . The area is roughly bounded by Vincent Road, Torquay Drive and High Street to the north, Roman Road and Stoneygate Road .

Sundon Park Sundon Park is a suburb of north Luton in Bedfordshire . The name is taken from the nearby villages of Upper Sundon and Lower Sundon . The estate was originally built as a self-contained community serving the SKF ball bearing factory .

Biscot Biscot is an area of Luton close to the town centre. The area is roughly bounded by Montrose Avenue to the north, the Midland Main Line to the west and the A6.

Dunstable Road Dunstable Road, also known as Bury Park, was a football ground in Luton, England. It was the home ground of Luton Town between 1897 and 1905.

Dallow Dallow is one mile west of the town centre which has Dallow Road as its main artery. The area is roughly bounded by Hatters Way to the north, Ashburnham Road to the south, the M1 to the west and Brantwood Road to the east.

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