Visit Leighton Buzzard Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Leighton Buzzard

  

Leighton Buzzard Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Leighton Buzzard

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Leighton Buzzard history

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It is unclear when the town was initially founded, although some historians believe that there may have been settlement in the area from as early as 571. “Leighton” came from Old English Lēah-tūn, meaning ‘farm in a clearing in the woods’, and “Buzzard” was added by the Dean of Lincoln, in whose diocese the town lay in the 12th century. Leighton Buzzard developed into a thriving market town supported by good road, canal and later, rail links to the agricultural hinterland and London.

The Great Train Robbery

The Great Train Robbery happened at Bridego Bridge just outside Leighton Buzzard. The robbers were held at the Old Police Station on Wing Road, Linslade while waiting to be seen by the local Magistrate upon capture a month after the robbery.

Telephone exchange

The first and only TXE1 telephone exchange was developed by the General Post Office in 1968. It was added to by two TXE2 exchanges and a TXE6 exchange on the night of 18 August 1971. The large building, built on the site of the former Lake House, that housed all these TXE exchanges can be found in Lake Street.

Expansion

Leighton-Linslade was originally recorded in the 2001 census as 32,417. The population is estimated to have reached 37,000 in 2009. The town is expanding southwards, with the development of sites in Southern Leighton Buzzard.

You can visit Leighton Buzzard places with Walkfo Leighton Buzzard to hear history at Leighton Buzzard’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Leighton Buzzard has 32 places to visit in our interactive Leighton Buzzard 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 Leighton Buzzard, 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 Leighton Buzzard places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Leighton Buzzard & the surrounding areas.

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Walkfo: Visit Leighton Buzzard Places Map
32 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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

  

Best Leighton Buzzard places to visit

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

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