Royal Leamington Spa Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Regency architecture in a pleasant town 


Con

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 The town centre is quite small 


In a nutshell

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 Well worth a visit. 

 

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Things to Do  

A wonderful park.

A wonderful park., Royal Leamington Spa

 planxty Says:  On a recent trip to Leamington I had a little time on my hands one afternoon and decided to go for a bit of a walk about. Without any specific plan, I was fortunate enough to come upon Jephson Park, just a short stroll from the centre of town. The Gardens were originally... 

The Town

The Town, Royal Leamington Spa

 ligaya Says:  The White house town. Not much to do, couldn't even find the spa. You can go italian or indian restaurants, order a chinese takeaway, or going shopping on Tesco's, or to the bingo or visit the Rail station. 

Lest We Forget

Lest We Forget, Royal Leamington Spa

 grayfo Says:  War Memorial The Leamington Spa memorial is in the form of a figure of a serviceman, with head bowed and arms reversed. The figure stands atop a square plinth, which bears the names of the fallen, and the inscription; there is a two-stepped base. Last updated 29 March 2008... 

Statue: Queen Victoria

Statue: Queen Victoria, Royal Leamington Spa

 grayfo Says:  People can’t fail to notice the three metre high white Sicilian marble statue of Queen Victoria outside the Town hall.Of course there are many such statues of this most popular queen in Great Britain and the Commonwealth. There she stands holding the orb and sceptre and... 

Mill Bridge

Mill Bridge, Royal Leamington Spa

 grayfo Says:  The Mill Bridge is a suspension bridge that overlooks a weir, it was opened in June 1903 from a design based upon London's Albert Bridge and is a Grade II listed structure. The bridge got its name from the fact that it is on the site of an old water mill that at one point... 

All Saints Church

All Saints Church, Royal Leamington Spa

 slothtraveller Says:  The parish church of Leamington, All Saints, was built in the 19th century in Gothic style. Unfortunately when I visited, it was closed. I did, however, take a walk around the exterior of the church which is quite impressive. It reminded me more of a cathedral than a parish... 

Hotels  

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Restaurants  

Millenium Balti: Another fine balti house.

Millenium Balti: Another fine balti house., Royal Leamington Spa

 planxty Says:  On a recent trip to Leamington I had inexplicably forgotten that the Midlands is the home of the balti style of Asian cooking, whereby food is served in Balti dishes. Despite many restaurants claiming an old heritage of the style from Pakistan, the earliest written reference... 

Ali's Curry House.: I think I understand now.

Ali's Curry House.: I think I understand now., Royal Leamington Spa

 planxty Says:  On a recent trip to Leamington I had inexplicably forgotten that the Midlands is the home of the balti style of Asian cooking, whereby food is served in Balti dishes. Despite many restaurants claiming an old heritage of the style from Pakistan, the earliest written reference... 

Piccolino’s Pizzeria: Pizza at Piccolino’s

Piccolino’s Pizzeria: Pizza at Piccolino’s, Royal Leamington Spa

 grayfo Says:  Piccolino’s Pizzeria is the best Italian restaurant in town. Great food and super service in a relaxed atmosphere and all at excellent value. The restaurant has recently undergone an expansion and makeover so it is now more spacious and airy. The Pizzeria and Restaurant is... 

Nightlife  

Mumbai Bluu: East meets West

Mumbai Bluu: East meets West, Royal Leamington Spa

 grayfo Says:  Mumbai Bluu is a friendly modern bar with an Eastern theme. The bar is fully air conditioned and has the option of an outside garden area with heaters for the cool evenings.Monday to Thursday: 11:00 am to MidnightFriday to Saturday: 11:00 am to 2:00 amSunday: 12:00 am to... 

Evolve Nightclub: Definitely for the Younger Ones

Evolve Nightclub: Definitely for the Younger Ones, Royal Leamington Spa

 grayfo Says:  Evolve Nightclub has been refurbished and expanded to three rooms, each with their own individual style. Ranging from mainstream chart music, 60's 70's & 80's retro, through to upfront dance music and stand up comedy and live acts, throughout the week. The club is popular... 

Transportation  

Getting Around Leamington by Public Transport

Getting Around Leamington by Public Transport, Royal Leamington Spa

 antistar Says:  In addition to the train services mentioned in the getting to and from section, there are also regular and reliable bus services to all parts of Leamington and the surrounding towns and villages. While the train is always easier to catch from the centrally located train... 

Train Station

Train Station, Royal Leamington Spa

 grayfo Says:  Opened in 1852, the current art deco style station dates from 1939 and has four platforms. The north facing platforms lead to Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham or Coventry, whilst the south goes direct to London.Old Warwick RoadLeamington SpaCV31 3NS 2009 Britain's Best Garden... 

Shopping  

Royal Priors: Shopping Centre
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The Royal Priors Shopping Centre is the usual mix of high street stores and unique boutiques along with the obligatory cafes and restaurants.

Royal Priors pay and display car park has 470 spaces spread over 7 parking levels

email info@royalpriors.com

Monday to Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm

Updated Jun 23, 2011

Address: The Parade, Leamington Spa CV32 4XT

Phone: +44 (0) 1926 450150

Website: www.royalpriors.com

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Local Customs  

September – Leamington Food and Drink Festival

September – Leamington Food and Drink Festival, Royal Leamington Spa

 grayfo Says:  Featuring over 100 stalls including lots of free bites, a children’s cookery school, a master class area, a live kitchen and live music the festival attracts over 20,000 visitors.Also alongside the festival there is an annual “Taste Trail” featuring a number of local... 

HMS Leamington

HMS Leamington, Royal Leamington Spa

 grayfo Says:  (G 19) – Destroyer of the Town Class Town Class Destroyer was built by New York Shipbuilding Corp in 1918 as the USS Twiggs, she was turned over to the Royal Navy in October 1940 and became HMS Leamington. The destroyer was allocated to the 2d Escort Group, Western... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Ryton Pools Country Park

Ryton Pools Country Park, Royal Leamington Spa

 grayfo Says:  Ryton Pools Country Park was a set of fields until 1965 when the land was bought and used as a landfill site for the nearby towns of Leamington Spa, Rugby and Coventry. Waste was dumped there for 27 years until 1992 when work started on turning the site into a country park,... 

Warwick

Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa

 antistar Says:  A short bus ride away (or long walk) is the beautiful old town of Warwick. This town was once one of the most important in England, and this is evidence in the grandness of the castle which once guarded it. The castle is arguably the most complete in Britain, and it has a... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Bowls: Women’s National Championships

Bowls: Women’s National Championships, Royal Leamington Spa

 grayfo Says:  Since 1975 the finest women bowlers in the England make their annual pilgrimage to Leamington, the town's Victoria Park hosts the Bowls England Women’s National Championships from the end of July for two weeks. The event, supported by Warwick District Council, draws together... 

Favorites  

History of Leamington Spa

History of Leamington Spa, Royal Leamington Spa

 grayfo Says:  In 1801 Leamington Priors was a small village of 310 people, comprising about 67 houses, things changed when Leamington began to develop as a town and after the discovery of a spring and its associated healing properties. The town was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of... 

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