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A free public trail of 22 artworks celebrating children’s stories. It starts at the Library and takes about an hour to complete. www.orangedot.co.uk

Activity maps can also always be downloaded from the Town Council website http://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/your-town/childrens-trail/

On an ordinary day, on an ordinary shopping trip, extra ordinary things happen…

The Children's Trail is a FREE FAMILY activity in the centre of our community. How many of the 22 artworks celebrating children’s stories can you find? Pick up a free activity m

ap and pencil from the Leighton Buzzard Library (Lake Street 0300 300 8059) or the White House (Hockliffe Street 01525 631920)*. Win a goodie bag prize by posting photos of you and yours on the Trail to this page. Once you've completed the Trail collect your art card (one of the rewards) and share your imagination with the Library wall!

*If you are travelling to explore the Trail, we advise you to call to check opening times of Library and White House. However activity maps can also always be downloaded from the Town Council website http://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/your-town/childrens-trail/

The Children's Trail was created by artist Martin Heron, with the help of the Leighton – Linslade schools and community. Share your experiences of the Children's Trail with your friends. It's there for everyone to enjoy. The Guardian of the Trail

More information about the artist Martin Heron and his amazing work http://www.axisweb.org/p/martinheron/

More information about Orange Dot the arts collective who worked with the town and county councils to produce the Children's Trail

Orange Dot are a collective of seven interdisciplinary artists working within education, community and the public realm.

20/05/2026

FREE Family Fun Day at LB Market 🎉🐑🎨

Tuesday 26 May. 10:00 to 13:00
Leighton Buzzard High Street 📍

Looking for something fun to do this half term? Head to LB Market for a morning packed with FREE family activities, friendly farm animals 🐐 and community fun ☀️

We’re excited to welcome back Animal Edge Mobile Farm 🐄🐇🐓. Get up close with goats, rabbits, chickens and more at this much loved hands on farm experience for children and adults alike.

What’s on 👇
• Face painting 🎨
• Hands on craft activities ✂️
• Natural crafts with Woodland Warriors including rocking birds, hapa zome butterflies, log slice bees and more 🦋🌿
• Fun activities with Leighton Linslade Children’s Centre 🎈
• Local market stalls 🛍️ and a brilliant community atmosphere

Bring the family along, enjoy the buzz of the market and make the most of a fun filled morning in the heart of Leighton Buzzard.

https://www.facebook.com/events/976376688321556

30/04/2026

Enjoy the long weekend with a walk around The Leighton-Linslade Children's Trail. Can you find the hidden words at Stop 11 that link to the story of The Gruffalo? 🐁🦊🐍 Every stop on the trail is linked to a popular children's story.
Download your trail map here or pick one up in the Library on Lake Street.
https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/the-childrens-trail/

18/03/2026

🐻🐸 FREE Children’s Trail Walk! 🐱🗺️

Join us on Thursday 2nd April for a FREE guided walk around the Children’s Trail!

We’ll hop, skip and jump around town as we search for bears, kittens, frogs and giants along the trail. Keep an eye out for bubbles along the way and enjoy a goody bag at the finish! 🎈✨

📍 Meet: Outside the Library on Lake Street
⏰ Time: 10am
🗺️ Maps and pencils provided

Bring the kids along for a fun morning of exploring and adventure! 🎉

05/03/2026

It's World Book Day! 📖 A great day to pop along to the Library on Lake Street and pick up your Leighton-Linslade Children's Trail map. All the stops on the trail are inspired by popular children's books.

Take a look at the reading list to discover some of the books that inspired the characters and objects on the trail:
https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/the-childrens-trail/

04/03/2026

Our next Market Event for Families is on Tuesday 31st March from 10am - 1pm and it's all about transport! It's all FREE, so come along and join us.
🚌The Play Bus
🎈Balloon models
🚒A fire engine (if available)
🖍️Crafts
🗺️Easter trail
We hope to see you there.

09/12/2025

Are the children getting excited about Christmas? Bring them into town after school and enjoy spotting all the Christmas lights🌟with our I-Spy Christmas activity. Can they find teddy sitting in one of the shop windows too? 🧸
You can always stay on after for a hot chocolate 🧋or a meal 🍽️ in town.

Download your I-Spy sheet here or pick one up at the White House on Hockliffe Street: https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/christmas/

02/12/2025

The Children's Trail Fairy loves reading her Christmas books. What's your favourite Christmas tale? Here are some books you can read together this December - The Snowman, Stickman, The Night Before Christmas, That's Not My Snowman and One Snowy Night.

You can see the fairy sitting on a sign on Lake Street. Pick up your Children's Trail from the Library or print your own here: https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/buzzard-trails/

18/11/2025

The Leighton-Linslade Children's Trail Fairy loves Christmas! 🧚‍♀️⭐🎄
She's looking forward to the Christmas Festival on the High Street from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 November. There will be a funfair 🎠, shopping 🍭, music 🎵, lights 🎆and entertainment 🎤.

Come down and see if you can see the fairy sitting on the sign on Lake Street.

Pick up your Children's Trail from the Library on Lake Street, or print your own: https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/buzzard-trails/

29/10/2025

❤️🎃WOW🎃❤️

What a Halloween celebration! Thanks to you all for coming down, which you did in droves! We hope everyone had a wonderful time. Special thanks to:

🎃Bubblewitch .ents
🎃 Balloon modellers
🎃 Facepainter
🎃 Bedfordshire Archives
🎃 Buskers Andrew and Edmund 'A&E'
🎃 Characters from the production of Cinderella - coming to Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre in Jan 2026!

That's the end of our market family events for 2025 - we'll be back for Easter 2026!

25/10/2025

🎃 Halloween Door Trail – Who’s Hiding in the Park? 🧚‍♂️🐾

Hey Park Explorers! 👋 Something wild is happening this half term…

The animals are throwing a Halloween party and have taken over Parson’s Close Rec! Each one has found a magical fairy door to call home — but can you discover who’s hiding behind each one? 👀✨

🗓️ When: 25 October – 2 November
📍 Where: Parson’s Close Recreation Ground
💸 Cost: FREE family fun!

👉 How to join the adventure:
1️⃣ Grab your trail map – download and print it at home: https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/council_events/park-explorer/, or pick one up from:
📚 The Library (Lake Street)
🏠 The White House (Hockliffe Street)

Can you match all the animals to their fairy homes before the party ends? 🎉

Come explore, play, and enjoy some spooky seasonal fun in the heart of town! 👻🍂

Address

Leighton Buzzard High Street
Leighton Buzzard
LU7

Telephone

+441525631920

Website

https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/the-childrens-trail/

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