What to do and see in Leighton Buzzard, England: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

Fly A Flight, flight simulation is based in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. It is a small, family run business which helps keep the costs down allowing our clients the best, personal experiences for the most affordable prices. Fly A Flight is run by a pilot with over 25 years of experience on many different types of light aircraft and many hours of 737 simulator training. The simulator is a fixed base Boeing 737NG to exact scale, running full commercial software and hardware for the novice. You do not need any previous flying experience to be able to take part! We can fly from any airport worldwide in any weather day or night and have many various scenarios available for all levels of ability. We now also offer a unique Spitfire MK9 and Messerschmitt BF109 flight experience. Both simulators built to original specifications with full working gauges and controls.

Sweet Beeze Day Spa established 1995. Full range of treatments for Ladies and gentlemen, including Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Facials, Nails, tanning, hot stone massage, wraps, and many more. Always a warm welcome in comfortable surroundings with all treatments professionally performed by qualified therapists.

Open March to November, the basic train ride runs from Page's Park, on the south side of Leighton Buzzard, to Stonehenge Works, to the north of the town, and the return journey takes 80 minutes. Santa Specials operate in December, and the railway is closed in January and February. Party bookings can be made either on public services or on a charter basis. Refreshments are available at both ends of the line.

On 9th May 1848 Parliament passed a private act to allow for common land owned by the church to be awarded to the then Leighton Buzzard Urban District Council “as a place of recreation for the inhabitants of Leighton Buzzard and the neighbourhood”. In 1974 the land transferred ownership from the Urban District Council to the newly formed Parish Council of Leighton-Linslade, who retain ownership today. A dedicated grounds team take pride in managing the park on a daily basis and has overseen the park taking shape to incorporate the many facilities it now has to offer. These include toilet facilities, children’s play area, skate park, youth shelter, multi-use games arena and splash ‘n’ play.

Ollie Vees is the Tiki Cocktail destination in Leighton Buzzard. Our Polynesian themed hideaway bar offers intrigue and interest in every corner, among the bamboo walls we have primitive tiki carvings, original kitsch art, nautical artifacts and oceanic curios. Under dim lighting you can lose all sense of time, escape the pressures of everyday life, and sink into a vintage inspired tiki cocktail. Many of our drink creations hail from the 1930s and 40s. You can almost hear waves lapping at your feet. We have DJs at weekends spinning the best exotica, lounge, rock ‘n’ roll, ska, mod, jazz, beat and beyond. Find out about our upcoming events by adding us on facebook.

The Bald Buzzard Alehouse is Leighton Buzzards first Micropub opened July 2015 An independent freehouse selling beer straight from the cask. We also sell Still cider, wines, prosecco and canned/bottled drinks. Traditional bar food also available

Over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows for all to enjoy, with heronry visible from the Visitor Centre providing a secure breeding ground for around ten pairs of grey herons each spring. Woodland walks with fairy trail, Giant's Chair, family cycling and horse-riding routes, dogs welcome. Tree Tops cafe situated in the Visitor Centre. We run a number of events throughout the year - see our website for details. Rushmere Country Park is managed by The Greensand Trust on a not for profit basis - all funds raised are invested into the running of the park.