Welcome to Linslade

Linslade is a small town located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the River Ouzel, which flows through the town. The town has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times when it was a major trading center. Today, Linslade is a thriving community with a population of around 10,000 people.

One of the most notable landmarks in Linslade is the Grand Union Canal, which runs through the town. The canal was built in the late 18th century and played a vital role in the transportation of goods between London and the Midlands. Today, the canal is a popular destination for boaters and walkers, with many pubs and restaurants located along its banks.

Linslade is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Tiddenfoot Waterside Park and Pages Park. Tiddenfoot Waterside Park is a popular destination for families, with its playgrounds, picnic areas, and nature trails. Pages Park is home to the Leighton Buzzard Railway, a heritage railway that runs steam trains on a 3-mile track. Overall, Linslade is a charming town with plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Linslade Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Hazel Farlam	Leopold Road Linslade Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 2QU 01525372085 School Website
Southcott Lower School Community School Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Laundy	Bideford Green Linslade Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 2UA 01525375753 School Website
Linslade Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Ms Mark Gibbs	Mentmore Road Linslade Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 2PA 01525372640 School Website
Leighton Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Vallance	Church Square Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1EX 01525374907 School Website
Greenleas School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Clarke	Derwent Road Linslade Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 2AB 01525371735 School Website
Cedars Upper School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Gibbs	Mentmore Road Linslade Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 2AE 01525219300 School Website
Pulford C Of E Va Lower School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr David Heather	Pulford Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1AB 01525372188 School Website
The Mary Bassett Lower School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Hilary Wheeldon	Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1AR 01525373017 School Website
The Rushmere Park Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Callender	East Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1EW 1525372096 School Website
Clipstone Brook Lower School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs S Reay	Brooklands Drive Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3PG 01525376085 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leighton Buzzard Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY 0.11 Miles

Cheddington Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQ 4.12 Miles

Bletchley Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DZ 5.98 Miles

Fenny Stratford Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1BP 6.08 Miles

Bow Brickhill Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JN 6.13 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Burgins Taxis 01525 372131 Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY 0.11 Miles
Abacus Cars 01525 378500 Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY 0.11 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6082 19 Church Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LR 0.23 Miles
Leighton Buzzard Taxis 01525 456567 5/Castle House/Old Rd, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2RB 0.25 Miles
Easy Limos 0800 043 9347 17 Cedars Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PD 0.44 Miles
Claridge Cars 01525 377007 A/21 High St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DN 0.67 Miles
Diamond Cabs Ltd 01525 450450 15-17 Bell Alley, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DG 0.73 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars 01582 984930 West Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4TL 0.85 Miles
Leighton Taxis 01525 636363 83 Hockliffe St, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EZ 0.92 Miles
L B Taxis 01525 757757 53 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EZ 0.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Southcourt Avenue Lu7 2Qd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Post Office New Road Lu7 2Ls Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Leighton Road Surgery	1 Leighton Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1LB
Leighton Road Surgery 01525 372571	Leighton Road Surgery 1 Leighton Road, Linslade Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1LB
Dr Jl Henderson & Partners 01525 373111	The Surgery 29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1AR
Leighton Buzzard Health Centre	25 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Dr J L Henderson & Partners - Covid Local Vaccination Service	29 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR

Local Stores

Leighton Buzzard
109-113 Waterdell
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3PL
01525 372117
Store Website
1.48 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - St Christopher's
Leighton Road
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1LF
01525 385292
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vetcare @ Home
15-17 Lake Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1RS 01773 302220 info@vetcarehome.co.uk Website 0.82 miles

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Companion Care (Leighton Buzzard) Ltd
Grovebury Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 4SW 01525 384985 leightonbuzzard@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.93 miles

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Ark House Vets Ltd
22 Hockliffe Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1HJ 01525 373329 enquiries@arkhousevets.co.uk Website 0.94 miles
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The Vet Clinic (Trading As Lestone Veterinary Centre Ltd)
83 Hockliffe Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3FL 01525 377105 practice.manager@thevetclinic.org Website 1.27 miles
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Heath &Amp; Reach Veterinary Surgery
Kingswood Farm Brickhill Road Heath And Reach Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 0BA 01525 237444 reception@heathandreachvets.co.uk Website 2.75 miles

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Chiltern Equine Clinic
Bury Farm Mill Road Slapton Bedfordshire LU7 9BT 01525 222 099 reception@chilternequine.com Website 2.94 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Tiddenfoot Waterside Park
A Short (≪1 Mile) Circular Walk Around A Large Lake At A Former Sand Quarry Now A Nature Reserve With Plenty Of Water Play Opportunities In Fairly Clean Water (Due To Sand Base It Can Be A Bit Mucky!) ?? Mentmore Rd Lancashire 0.74 miles

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Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach 1.76 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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Aspley Woods
Over 475 Hectares Of Woodland. A Great Place To Walk Your Dog Off Lead. Plenty Of Space For Dogs To Run And Explore...And For Owners Too.Woods Are Used By Mountain Bikers And Also Horse Riding So Be Aware, Although Paths Are Marked For What Purposes. Recently Large Areas Of The Wood Have Been Used For Logging. Beautiful When Dry And Very Muddy When Wet.Lots Of Free Parking. Woburn Abbey Is Nearby. Easily Accessible From Milton Keynes.Please Note: The Authorities That Preside Over Aspley Woods Have Now Put Up Signs Saying Dogs Must Be On-Lead In All Parts Of The Woods. Thanks To Mike For The Info. Church Rd Milton Lancashire KEYNES MK17 5.73 miles There Are Many Parking Locations. Best To Come Into Woburn Sands Village And Take Church Road. Follow Up The Road Until You Reach The Sandy Road With Parked Cars.

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Ivinghoe Hills Butterfly Walk
This Walk Takes In The Area Where All The Butterflies Found On The Ivinghoe Hills Are To Be Seen, Including The Rare Duke Of Burgundy And Other Specialists Of Rough Chalk Downland Such As Chalkhill Blue, Dark-Green Fritillary And Marbled White. Ivinghoe Beacon Lancashire 5.99 miles Turn South Off B489 Or West Off B4506. Park In The Bottom, Southern End, Of The National Trust Car Park On The West Side Of This C Road (Beacon Road).

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Wilstone Reservoir
Lower Icknield Way Tring Lancashire HP23 4NW 7.15 miles

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Tring Park
Located On The Edge Of Tring. Mixture Of Open Parkland And Woodland. London Rd Tring Lancashire HP23 5NB 8.63 miles

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