Although the origin of its name is uncertain, the website Leighton-linslade.com suggests the name Leighton Buzzard came from combining the Old English word "leactun," which meant 'kitchen garden," with the name of the Canon of Lincoln, Theobald de Busar.
There are a number of almshouses, churches, pubs, hotels, and other notable buildings in the town and surrounding areas, with some dating back to 1075 A.D. The Heritage Trail starts in the town center meanders past the most historical features of the town.
In 1991, the population of Leighton-Linslade was 31,889. According to the guardian.co.uk website, the population in 2007 was 37,000 and continues to rise by about 1,000 people per year.
The Leighton Buzzard Observer and the Leighton-Linsdale Citizen both serve the town, providing news, weather, sports, attractions, and more.
The historic Leighton Buzzard Railway allows guests to take a ride aboard a steam engine on one of the only two-foot gauge railway lines still operational today. The train runs only three miles.
