# Leighton Buzzard Railway

> Home – Leighton Buzzard Railway The Leighton Buzzard Railway is one of England's longest and oldest narrow-gauge lines, with a worldwide collection of locomotives and rolling stock, now a top tourist attraction in Bedfordshire. Built in 1919, from materials surplus from the First World War battlefield railways, it has a unique place in the commemoration of this conflict. Buy tickets online.

The Leighton Buzzard Railway is the spot to go if you want old steam machines with long funnels, noisy whistles and lots of gleaming metal! You will end up transported back to an alternate period, as your train chuffs its method slowly past people's houses and away into the countryside, supporting the traffic at level crossings on the way.A history steam railway and performing museum, there is a relaxing 70 minute return train ride, hauled in most cases by a steam locomotive that is historic. Discover unique history that is fascinating dating back again to the dark days of the initial World War, and feel the vanished world of narrow-gauge light railways.Don't forget to wave! Every year, on the line you have simply travelled on.And see the diggers, locomotives and wagons that were used while your motor is given coal and water during the far end for the line, it is possible to relive the most loved times when Leighton Buzzard's quarries sent hundreds of thousands of tonnes of sand. This is certainly additionally outstanding place to have a birthday party on the road, and to meet Santa every December!Passengers this present year will be able to see a new landmark beingshown to people there: what is advertised to be Britain's onshore wind turbine that is biggest! Standing 136 metres (450 foot) high, this generates sufficient power to supply over 1300 homes!

- Type: Experience
- Location: Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, England
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; call +441525373888
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-83XYEC2sRZk4/leighton-buzzard-railway

## Activities

- Railway and Transport Attractions
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Accessible
- Family
- People

## Nearby stays

- [Heron's Rural Retreat](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-R-Kf7teFudPD/heron-s-rural-retreat)
- [Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire – St Mary’s Church](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Jf1P4bx51Nu8/edlesborough-buckinghamshire-st-mary-s-church)
- [Nature's Rest](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest--LC1wbLbJyS3/natures-rest)
- [Tangham Camp Site Forest Camping](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-d5Y0zPH2EIgd/tangham-camp-site-forest-camping)
- [Hill Farm Certificated Site](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Yexg9aIs1a4h/hill-farm-certificated-site)

All stays nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-83XYEC2sRZk4/leighton-buzzard-railway/near-by-accommodations.md

## Nearby things to do

- [Mead Open Farm](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-sDBkCi2AusPJ/mead-open-farm)
- [Mead Open Farm](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-oB0lUaLi4Ymh/mead-open-farm)
- [Rushmere Country Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-cNUc10-BMs2f/rushmere-country-park)
- [Liscombe Park Equestrian Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-gbRrKEKJsLA3/liscombe-park-equestrian-centre)
- [Rocklane Riding Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xkrSUyX7wZGe/rocklane-riding-centre)

All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-83XYEC2sRZk4/leighton-buzzard-railway/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is Leighton Buzzard Railway?

Leighton Buzzard Railway is in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire.

### What activities does Leighton Buzzard Railway offer?

Leighton Buzzard Railway lists Railway and Transport Attractions, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Leighton Buzzard Railway have?

Leighton Buzzard Railway lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Leighton Buzzard Railway?

Experiences listed near Leighton Buzzard Railway on HolidayFox include Mead Open Farm, Mead Open Farm, Rushmere Country Park, Liscombe Park Equestrian Centre and Rocklane Riding Centre.

### How do I contact Leighton Buzzard Railway?

Leighton Buzzard Railway can't be booked online on HolidayFox. Call +441525373888 to ask about availability.


---

Generated 2026-10-10T17:48Z from HolidayFox data.