Leighton Buzzard the Hamunaptra scene in "The Mummy Returns" and more recently a scene for "The Da Vinci Code". In addition, the town and surrounding area is referenced in Mary Norton's popular series, "The Borrowers". It is mentioned in Saki's short story "The Secret Sin of Septimus Brope". A 'Leighton Beau-desart in Bedfordshire' is mentioned in Chapter 4 of "The Storm" by Daniel Defoe. Leighton Buzzard Leighton Buzzard ( ) is a town in Bedfordshire, England, near the Chiltern Hills and lying between Luton and Milton Keynes. It adjoins Linslade and the name Leighton Linslade is sometimes used to refer to the
Leighton Buzzard medieval times. The tunnels have not been investigated, but one is easily accessible from the cellarage of Wilkinson Estate Agents at the top of Market Square. The cellar, probably an ice house, extends under the road by some 16 feet and is in very good condition. The tunnel is sealed for safety reasons. It goes in a southerly direction towards the former Market Tavern (now Bell) public house some 100 yards and legend has it that other tunnels from the church and other public houses link up under the street in network that covers some 500 yards. Leighton Buzzard Children's