Once a quiet Bedfordshire village, Leagrave is now at the middle of the Luton-Dunstable conurbation, the place officially a suburb of Luton. It enjoys excellent transport links, with the A505 trunk road running east-west right by it and junction 11 of the M1 on the doorstep; it also has train links with a station on the Bedford-London line, and of course London Luton Airport is only a short drive away. Those transport links go a long way back, Icknield Way running through the settlement which probably originally developed thanks to the River Lea there offering a prehistoric trade route. With a population of more than 12000 Leagrave has a full range of schools and the retail and accommodation facilities that would be expected of such a place. Many of its residents commute to London and to nearer urban centres including Stevenage and Bedford thanks to its rail and road links. For visitors attractions like Luton Hoo, the Chilterns, Someries Castle, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade are all within very easy reach, as of course is Leagrave itself for UK travellers. The most striking building in Leagrave is the Church of St Luke, relatively modern but with an un-churchy elegance.
Places to Stay near Leagrave
Travelodge Luton (0.55 miles)
The Travelodge Luton is ideally located near to Luton city centre as well as being just 4 miles from Luton Airport, and close to Woburn Safari Park and Whipsnade. The hotel comprises contemporary quality accommodation ... More | visit website
Pines Hotel (0.60 miles)
The Pines Hotel is conveniently situated within easy reach of London Luton Airport and the m1. We are 1 mile from Luton Town Centre. Thameslink Railway Stations (Luton & Leagrave) are ... More
Premier Inn Dunstable Luton (1.19 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M1, junction 11. Conveniently positioned for the airport, this Premier Inn is just 6 miles from London Luton Airport. Local attractions include Whipsnade Zoo and Woburn Abbey Safari ... More | visit websiteLeaside Gastrotel (2.09 miles)
LEASIDE GASTROTELWe are proud of our Hotel and are confident you will be too. A contemporary boutique hotel set in a sensitively restored Victorian Villa (1878) located on the outskirts ... More
Royal Hotel (2.20 miles)
The Royal Hotel provides guests with excellent business facilities and a location that is second to none.Having been established for the last thirty years, there is little that The Landlet ... More
Cherish End B&B (2.25 miles)
Best Western Menzies Strathmore (2.33 miles)
Having just completed a major refurbishment programme, the hotel now has a stylish and contemporary feel throughout, with 152 newly decorated en suite bedrooms creating a comfortable and welcoming environment. The hotel’s ... More
Icon Hotel Luton (2.39 miles)
The Highwayman (2.49 miles)
A friendly welcome, a cosy atmosphere and an excellent carvery await you at The Highwayman, which offers great food, wine, and value for money. The comfortable lodge-style accommodation is well-located for London ... More
Luton Hotel Residence (2.52 miles)
LUTON HOTEL RESIDENCE specialises in affordable accommodation for short stay in the centre of Luton, Bedfordshire. Our self-catering studio rooms are self-contained and equipped for the guest to be self-sufficient. We offer ... More | visit website
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