Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
Church Square
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+44 1525381418
Assistive hearing loopWheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entrance
All Saints Church, Leighton Buzzard is the fine Early English parish church for the town of Leighton Buzzard in the English county of Bedfordshire. The church is dedicated to All Saints and has a 190ft spire and some outstanding medieval ironwork,graffiti and roofs, \aflutter\ with carved angels gifted in the mid 15th century by Alice de la Pole, Countess of Suffolk and grand daughter of Geoffrey Chaucer. It has been described as the cathedral of South Bedfordshire (Bishop of St Albans at the re-hallowing ceremony on 7 May 1989) and is probably the finest church in the county (John Betjeman in Collins Guide to Parish Churches). Dating from 1277 it is the second church on the site. Such an old structure requires constant attention through its Preservation Trust. All Saints' has 25, late 14th century misericords, the weathering on the stalls probably indicates that they were in a builder's yard for some time - which is not as unusual as it may seem - their origin is unknown, some think they may have originated at St Albans Abbey, which was pretty much gutted at the time of the Dissolution of the Monasteries, although this cannot be proved, other suggestions range from Fountains Abbey (there is an historical connection) and more locally Chicksands Priory. It is also worth noting that the fan shaped slots at the free ends of the stalls are indicative that they have been shortened at some point.
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Great church and vicar. The atmosphere in the church is warm and welcoming. The architecture is beautiful.
Well, are you considering this as a place of worship or for its architectural interest? As a place of worship it offers a very friendly community who will make you most welcome. As an architectural example it has much to offer, like so many town and village churches. As it developed and changed over the centuries, character and interest was added, so it's well worth a visit. A traditional layout with high altar, choir (with miserichords), altar screen, nave and aisles. Also a very nice wooden ceiling. As I said, well worth a visit.
A very warm and welcoming church with lots of activities for all the family. Regular services including Sunday school every Sunday at 9.15am and children's messy mass twice a month. The Spire coffee shop is open three days a week with lots of home made food plus cakes available with lots of seating. Very popular in town!
Such a beautiful church. The tea rooms are excellent and a serve a large selection of delicious home made cakes. It was so good to see and sample some of their 'Free From' range. The tree festival was a wonderful community event.
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