Living in the area

There are many advantages to living in or around Leighton Buzzard. The countryside is attractive and the town itself is still small enough to have a sense of community and yet London, Oxford, Milton Keynes and the Midlands are within easy reach for theatre outings or other cultural pursuits.

There are many local activities and attractions. Woburn Abbey and Safari Park and Whipsnade Park are on the doorstep, there are a number of first class golf courses locally, including the championship courses at Woburn, and there is an active sailing club within easy reach at Stewartby.

In addition to its first class shopping centre, the development of Milton Keynes 10 miles to the North has also provided a whole range of activities, for example a large indoor ski slope, multi-screen cinemas, ice and roller skating rinks and ten pin bowling. Milton Keynes also has a thriving theatre and art gallery and The Stables jazz and music venue is easily accessible on the south side of the town.

The local schools, comprehensive in Bedfordshire and selective in Buckinghamshire, have excellent standards. For those who might choose private education, the schools in Bedford or in Berkhamsted are in reach for day pupils and all have first class reputations.