Things To Do In March

Here is your guide to all the best of what’s on in March in the Leighton Buzzard area. This guide forms part of The Leighton Buzzard Guide a guide to everything wonderful about the Leighton Buzzard area

Last updated 4th March 2026

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Leighton Linslade Concert Band

Their first Concert of 2026. This will be held in the Hockliffe St Baptist Church on Saturday 14th March (details attached) and I hope you can make it. Tickets are £10 from LLCB Band Members or on the door. It is a Charity Concert and the proceeds will go to Keech Hospice.

All Aboard for Easter Family Fun!

Tuesday 31^st March at LB Market from 10am – 1 pm
A free, family-friendly event at Leighton Buzzard Market.
Transport-themed activities, plus: Kids Fun Bus. A visit from the team at Leighton Buzzard Railway

Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/3YacDw2Dh

Wing Village Quiz Night
Saturday 7th March
A fun community quiz at Wing Village Hall to test your general knowledge in teams and meet neighbours great night out for all ages.

BARN DANCE:
Come along to stomp the night away at All Saints’ Preservation Trust Barn Dance on Saturday 7 March at St Leonard’s Church Hall, Heath and Reach. Dancing starts at 7.30pm. Ploughman’s supper provided, bring your own drink and glasses. Tickets £15, pay on the door; family tickets available, speak to James Legg or Stephen Edwards for these. Reserve a ticket to help with our numbers

Mother’s Day Lunches
The Globe/The Stag/The Golden Bell and The Village Swan are hosting Mothering Sunday meals and drink deals. Check out your local for details.

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Waddesdon Manor
Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th March Enjoy a special treat this Mother’s Day weekend with our sumptuous afternoon tea, featuring a delightful selection of savoury treats and sweet fancies created in-house by our talented Head Pâtissier.
Adult £39.95, Child £18.50

Dunstable Downs Easter Egg Hunt
28th March – 12th April
With 10 exciting orange racing stations it’s fun, family-friendly Easter experience not to be missed! The trail takes place from 10am – 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. *Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.Simply meet at the visitors centre to pick up a trail sheet.

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway Easter
Easter Sunday and Monday Easter activities include a Chocolate and Egg hunt for children with prizes presented by the biggest Easter Bunny in Bedfordshire.
Handmade and Craft Market is back from its winter rest on Saturday 28th March in Leighton Buzzard High Street alongside the usual Charter Market and the Farmer’s Market is back on Saturday 21st March (until 1pm) .

Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway Mother’s Day
Mothers get a flowering plant present, and the opportunity for a free family photo

Linslade Easter Floating Market
3rd-6th April
join the fun at Linslade Easter Bank Holiday weekend floating market with the Roving Canal Traders on the towpath of the Grand Union Canal alongside The Globe Inn towards Leighton Lock, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire LU7 2TA.

Billington Car Boot
Date not confirmed at the time of print but keep your eyes open it’s usually the first week of April.

Easter Trail at Rushmere Park

For the Easter holidays we have a fun Easter-themed trail. Bring your young ones and come and explore the Fairy Trail to find the chicks, bunnies and flowers – answer the questions on your trail sheet and then claim your Easter goody bag.

£4 per child with an Easter goody bag to collect at the end
Pick up your trail sheets in the Visitor Centre open 9am – 4pm daily
All proceeds from the trail are invested back into the park which is run on a not for profit basis

Rushmere Country Park, Linslade Road, Heath and Reach, LU7 0EB

Start: 28^th March, 2026 at 9:00am

End: 12^th April, 2026 at 4:00pm

Waddesdon Manor Re-Opens

Wednesday 25 March 2026

Step inside Waddesdon Manor and enter a world where art, history and nature meet. Created by Ferdinand de Rothchild in 1880, the French inspired château, which was built for collection, and for entertaining. Re-opens to the public 25 March.

Adult £14, Child £7. National Trust members free.

Ross Connor- Acoustic Sunday

From 3pm, Sunday 1st March, Golden Bell, 5 Church Square, LU7 1AE

This is Ross’s first time at the Golden Bell, really looking forward to seeing him play, his band The Rambling Preachers are very well known and have supported some great acts around the country.

(3) Ross Connor- Acoustic Sunday | Facebook

Quiz Night

From 7.30pm, Thursday 5th March, Golden Bell, 5 Church Square, LU7 1AE

Are you a know it all? Fancy putting your knowledge to the test? Our Quiz nights are always great fun, so get some mates together and head down. Let’s see if you can take the crown!

(1) Quiz Night | Facebook

International Women’s Day, In Conversation, Local Voices. Shared Stories

1.30pm – 3.30pm, Sunday 8th March, Pages Park Pavilion, Pages Park, Billington Road, LU7 4TG

Free to attend

Join us this International Women’s Day for good conversation, local voices and stories worth sharing.

This is a free, open event bringing people together through conversation — with hosted tables, a cuppa, and plenty of meaningful chat along the way.

Oh, and a few freebies. Pop by for 5 minutes, or stay the whole time!

Guests are invited to sit at tables hosted by local women, sharing stories, experiences and perspectives in a relaxed, welcoming setting — no awkwardness, no pressure. Inclusive and welcoming to all genders and all ages.

(3) International Women’s Day | In Conversation | Local voices. Shared stories. | Facebook

ABBA Night

From 7pm, Saturday 14th March, The Star Public House, 230 Heath Road, LU7 3AY

The awesome ABBA tribute Does Your Mother Know is coming to Leighton Buzzard Saturday 14th March.
Please message us for further details.

https://allevents.in/leighton-buzzard/abba-night/200029612225326

The Shakedown

Doors open from 6.30pm, performance from 7.30pm, Friday 13th March, The Crooked Crow Bar, 27 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1DH

£5pp ages 18+
Something new is coming to Leighton Buzzard in March. The shakedown by Deep Cuts Society! A night for the dancers! Our aim is to provide a quality night out at affordable prices where everyone is paid ethically and fairly. At the Crooked Crow Bar, event will kick off with an evening of Soul/Disco/House music. Tickets on sale now
A quarter of the tickets sold already and only been avaible a few days.. Please don’t miss out and regret it! Support music culture and have fun
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/the-shakedown-tickets…

Mother’s Day Breakfast

Tables available from 8am, Sunday 15th March, Amore Pizzeria, Hockliffe Street, LU7 1HG

Prices start from £4.45

Bring Mum along to enjoy our delicious English breakfast either an Italian twist.

Each mum will enjoy a Buck’s Fizz on the house.
Then you can choose from our delicious breakfast items starting from our famous baps made with our homemade bread at £4.45 per person.
To book a table go to

https://amore-pizzeria-1764155936.resos.com/booking

Dine & Dance St Patrick’s Lunch

12noon – 2pm, Tuesday 17th March, The Globe Inn, Globe Lane, LU7 2TA

Join us for a fantastic afternoon of great food, music and good company!

Hosted by Jukebox James

Enjoy a lively St Patrick’s celebration with delicious dining and classic tunes to get you dancing.

Booking is recommended and pre-order is required
Please speak to a member of staff for more information and to reserve your place.

Don’t miss out – let’s celebrate St Patrick’s Day together!

https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/bedfordshire/globe-inn

Home Birth Group March

1.30pm – 2.30pm, Friday 20 March, The Rocci Tree yoga studio, Linslade

Free to attend. No need to book.

Meet up for anyone who is planning a home birth, or thinking about it, and anyone who has had a home birth, in South Bedfordshire, or any of the surrounding areas.

Share stories, ask/answer questions.

Women/birthing people and partners. Children welcome.

Practitioners welcome (midwives, doulas, antenatal teachers, etc). Please tell your clients about the group.

The sessions will be supported by me (Cathy, Chilled Mama, home birth mum, doula and antenatal teacher) and experienced home birth midwife Nicola Ward (Your Independent Midwife).

We look forward to meeting you!!

Any questions about this session or home birth: message me or email: cathy@chilledmama.co.uk

Nicola and I are also planning some other home birth meet ups. Watch this space

(1) Home Birth Group – March | Facebook

A Vivaldi & Mozart Candlelight Experience In Leighton Buzzard

5pm – 8pm, Saturday 21st March, All Saints Church,Church Square, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AE

2 Sittings: 1st Sitting: 5-6pm | 2nd Sitting 7-8pm, 1st sitting – Doors open at 4.15pm | 2nd sitting – Doors open at 6.30pm

This event is for eight year olds & above

£20 – £45+ fees

Lumos brings you enchanting concert experiences paying homage to world famous artists. We’ve partnered with spectacular locations & churches across the UK to deliver a concert experience that is nothing short of magical

The performance at this event will be a String Trio

List Of Songs:

Featuring Mozart’s,

Eine kleine nachtmusik

Movements from Divertimento k.563

And Vivaldi’s,

Movements from Four Seasons

Gloria

Concerto in A minor 3rd Movement

A Vivaldi & Mozart Candlelight Experience In Leighton BuzzardSaturday 21st March at All Saints Church, Leighton Buzzard on 21st Mar | Fatsoma