Sightseeing
The Jephson Gardens are formal gardens, together
with a grassed park, in the town of Leamington Spa,
Warwickshire. The gardens, once a place for the
wealthy to 'take the air' and 'be seen', are found in
the centre of the town on the Parade, with the River
Leam flowing to the south of them. One of the
town's most popular tourist attractions, they have
facilities such as cafes and floral displays. The
gardens are often marketed in tandem with the
nearby all-grassed Mill Gardens on the south side of
the river.
Things to do for kids: Play in the ship-themed
adventure play area or go boating down the river.
Leam Boat Centre in Mill Gardens run junior kayak
and Paddle Power courses for ages 6 to 14.
Food and drink: The Aviary Cafe is great for lunch, or
just coffee and cake.
Facilities: Toilets, disabled toilets, and baby change.
Location: The park can be found opposite the Royal
Pump Rooms, along The Parade.
Opening hours: Open every day from 8 am. Closing
times vary between 4 pm and 9 pm depending on the
time of year. See entrance gates for current closing
times.
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I-Jephson Gardens
Newbold TerraceThe Jephson Gardens are formal gardens, together
with a grassed park, in the town of Leamington Spa,
Warwickshire. The gardens, once a place for the
wealthy to 'take the air' and 'be seen', are found in
the centre of the town on the Parade, with the River
Leam flowing to the south of them. One of the
town's most popular tourist attractions, they have
facilities such as cafes and floral displays. The
gardens are often marketed in tandem with the
nearby all-grassed Mill Gardens on the south side of
the river.
Things to do for kids: Play in the ship-themed
adventure play area or go boating down the river.
Leam Boat Centre in Mill Gardens run junior kayak
and Paddle Power courses for ages 6 to 14.
Food and drink: The Aviary Cafe is great for lunch, or
just coffee and cake.
Facilities: Toilets, disabled toilets, and baby change.
Location: The park can be found opposite the Royal
Pump Rooms, along The Parade.
Opening hours: Open every day from 8 am. Closing
times vary between 4 pm and 9 pm depending on the
time of year. See entrance gates for current closing
times.
The Royal Pump Rooms is a Grade II listed building on
the Parade in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire,
England. It was the most famous of several spa baths
opened in Leamington between the late-18th and
mid-19th centuries. People would travel from
throughout the country, and indeed Europe, to
benefit from treatments using the town's healing
waters. When 'taking the waters' became less
fashionable after the mid-19th century the Pump
Rooms became Leamington's only surviving spa
facility, later also being extended to include the
town's public swimming pool. After a major
redevelopment in 1997-99 the building now houses
Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, a public
library, a Tourist Information Centre, cafe and
assembly rooms.
Leamington Library Royal Pump Rooms Parade
The Royal Pump Rooms is a Grade II listed building on
the Parade in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire,
England. It was the most famous of several spa baths
opened in Leamington between the late-18th and
mid-19th centuries. People would travel from
throughout the country, and indeed Europe, to
benefit from treatments using the town's healing
waters. When 'taking the waters' became less
fashionable after the mid-19th century the Pump
Rooms became Leamington's only surviving spa
facility, later also being extended to include the
town's public swimming pool. After a major
redevelopment in 1997-99 the building now houses
Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, a public
library, a Tourist Information Centre, cafe and
assembly rooms.
Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum presents
temporary and permanent exhibitions in the
historically significant Royal Pump Rooms building.
These exhibitions cover everything from the town’s
local history to international contemporary art.
Run by Warwick District Council’s Cultural Services
team, the Art Gallery and Museum aims to make
Warwick District “a great place to live work and visit
by providing inspiration and opportunity for all”.
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Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum
ParadeLeamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum presents
temporary and permanent exhibitions in the
historically significant Royal Pump Rooms building.
These exhibitions cover everything from the town’s
local history to international contemporary art.
Run by Warwick District Council’s Cultural Services
team, the Art Gallery and Museum aims to make
Warwick District “a great place to live work and visit
by providing inspiration and opportunity for all”.
The Royal Pump Room Gardens is a popular open
space found in the centre of Leamington Spa,
Warwickshire, England, next to the Royal Pump
Rooms and just north of the River Leam. Despite
being named "gardens" there is only one 5.4-acre
(22,000 m2) area divided by footpaths with an
ironwork bandstand in the centre.
Opened in 1814 with the Pump Rooms themselves,
to begin with the gardens were only for the use of
patrons of the Pump Rooms "to afford them
pleasant promenades." The original bandstand was
later erected and bands played in the afternoon and
evening during the summer (and other public
holidays) for those paying to use the baths. During
these early days the famed tightrope walker Charles
Blondin crossed the area in July 1851. However in
1875 the gardens were opened to the public. In 1881
plans were made to build the town hall on the
gardens but at the last minute a change of site was
agreed and it was built further north near The
Regent Hotel. In 1893 a pedestrian bridge called York
Bridge was built over the river. The second
bandstand was designed by Walter MacFarlane & Co
and founded in Glasgow. It was installed in 1896. Also
the only remaining examples of the original
Leamington cast iron gas lamps can be found
alongside the south side of the gardens.
The gardens originally contained decorative flower
beds but with the decline in fortunes of the Pump
Rooms themselves these have been grassed over.
Bands still play in the bandstand, although very
infrequently but the gardens host the annual
Leamington Peace Festival, a fun fair once a year and
farmers markets once a month. It is also a popular
place for young people, especially those from the
nearby Warwick University to sunbathe and play
football. As it lies so close to the river it is part of the
town that is most frequently flooded. The last two
times such floods occurred were at Easter 1998 and
in the summer of 2007.
In March 2012 new lights in iron arches (commonly
known as the Linden Arches) were erected along the
pathway furthest from the river. They were officially
unveiled by Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester. This
is the first major alteration to the park's superficial
appearance since 1896. This was followed later in the
decade when the bandstand was removed in autumn 2018 and returned re-furbished and painted
different colors in spring 2019. The paths were
slightly re-routed and totally re-paved and a new
seating area with rock features and a small pond was
constructed at the western end of the gardens. The
£1.4 million project also included new railings and
new trees being planted.
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Izindiza zaseRoyal Pump Room
The Royal Pump Room Gardens is a popular open
space found in the centre of Leamington Spa,
Warwickshire, England, next to the Royal Pump
Rooms and just north of the River Leam. Despite
being named "gardens" there is only one 5.4-acre
(22,000 m2) area divided by footpaths with an
ironwork bandstand in the centre.
Opened in 1814 with the Pump Rooms themselves,
to begin with the gardens were only for the use of
patrons of the Pump Rooms "to afford them
pleasant promenades." The original bandstand was
later erected and bands played in the afternoon and
evening during the summer (and other public
holidays) for those paying to use the baths. During
these early days the famed tightrope walker Charles
Blondin crossed the area in July 1851. However in
1875 the gardens were opened to the public. In 1881
plans were made to build the town hall on the
gardens but at the last minute a change of site was
agreed and it was built further north near The
Regent Hotel. In 1893 a pedestrian bridge called York
Bridge was built over the river. The second
bandstand was designed by Walter MacFarlane & Co
and founded in Glasgow. It was installed in 1896. Also
the only remaining examples of the original
Leamington cast iron gas lamps can be found
alongside the south side of the gardens.
The gardens originally contained decorative flower
beds but with the decline in fortunes of the Pump
Rooms themselves these have been grassed over.
Bands still play in the bandstand, although very
infrequently but the gardens host the annual
Leamington Peace Festival, a fun fair once a year and
farmers markets once a month. It is also a popular
place for young people, especially those from the
nearby Warwick University to sunbathe and play
football. As it lies so close to the river it is part of the
town that is most frequently flooded. The last two
times such floods occurred were at Easter 1998 and
in the summer of 2007.
In March 2012 new lights in iron arches (commonly
known as the Linden Arches) were erected along the
pathway furthest from the river. They were officially
unveiled by Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester. This
is the first major alteration to the park's superficial
appearance since 1896. This was followed later in the
decade when the bandstand was removed in autumn 2018 and returned re-furbished and painted
different colors in spring 2019. The paths were
slightly re-routed and totally re-paved and a new
seating area with rock features and a small pond was
constructed at the western end of the gardens. The
£1.4 million project also included new railings and
new trees being planted.
Warwick Castle is a medieval castle developed from
a wooden fort, originally built by William the
Conqueror during 1068. Warwick is the county town
of Warwickshire, England, situated on a bend of the
River Avon. The original wooden motte-and-bailey
castle was rebuilt in stone during the 12th century.
During the Hundred Years War, the facade opposite
the town was refortified, resulting in one of the most
recognisable examples of 14th-century military
architecture. It was used as a stronghold until the
early 17th century, when it was granted to Sir Fulke
Greville by James I in 1604. Greville converted it to a
country house and it was owned by the Greville
family, who became Earls of Warwick in 1759, until
1978 when it was bought by the Tussauds Group.
In 2007, the Tussauds Group was purchased by The
Blackstone Group which merged it with Merlin
Entertainments; Warwick Castle was then sold to
Nick Leslau's investment firm Prestbury Group under
a sale and leaseback agreement. Merlin continues to
operate the site under a renewable 35-year lease.
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Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle is a medieval castle developed from
a wooden fort, originally built by William the
Conqueror during 1068. Warwick is the county town
of Warwickshire, England, situated on a bend of the
River Avon. The original wooden motte-and-bailey
castle was rebuilt in stone during the 12th century.
During the Hundred Years War, the facade opposite
the town was refortified, resulting in one of the most
recognisable examples of 14th-century military
architecture. It was used as a stronghold until the
early 17th century, when it was granted to Sir Fulke
Greville by James I in 1604. Greville converted it to a
country house and it was owned by the Greville
family, who became Earls of Warwick in 1759, until
1978 when it was bought by the Tussauds Group.
In 2007, the Tussauds Group was purchased by The
Blackstone Group which merged it with Merlin
Entertainments; Warwick Castle was then sold to
Nick Leslau's investment firm Prestbury Group under
a sale and leaseback agreement. Merlin continues to
operate the site under a renewable 35-year lease.
Sporting activities
There has been a boating lake and boat house in Mill
Gardens since the Victorian heyday of Leamington
Spa. After falling into disrepair the boat house was
restored in 2001 as part of the rejuvenation of
Jephson Gardens Park. Leam Boat Centre is now a
thriving activity centre founded by Matthew Bishop,
ex-teacher and local youth worker with a passion for
whitewater kayaking. The centre and business has
grown over the years and now has many different
sides to its daily operations;
Boat Hire
We have a large fleet of boats available for hire.
These include Rowing Boats, Pedalos, Canoes,
Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards. Also, we have
Turbo paddlers are great fun for little people!
Prices are extremely reasonable so come on down
and enjoy!
Leam Boat Centre
1 Mill RoadThere has been a boating lake and boat house in Mill
Gardens since the Victorian heyday of Leamington
Spa. After falling into disrepair the boat house was
restored in 2001 as part of the rejuvenation of
Jephson Gardens Park. Leam Boat Centre is now a
thriving activity centre founded by Matthew Bishop,
ex-teacher and local youth worker with a passion for
whitewater kayaking. The centre and business has
grown over the years and now has many different
sides to its daily operations;
Boat Hire
We have a large fleet of boats available for hire.
These include Rowing Boats, Pedalos, Canoes,
Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards. Also, we have
Turbo paddlers are great fun for little people!
Prices are extremely reasonable so come on down
and enjoy!
Fun for children
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Fun for children
Victoria Park, Leamington Spa
Victoria Park is a public park in Leamington Spa,
Warwickshire, England. It is situated about half a mile
(800 m) west of the town centre and is on the south
bank of the River Leam. The total area of the park as
it stands today is 18.5 acres (7.5 ha).
Up until the 1830s the park was just part of farmland
on the edge of the growing spa town. It was at that
time that one of the local land owning families, the
Willes, began to hold archery competitions on the
land. In the middle of the nineteenth century
Leamington Cricket club made their first home there
and in the 1860s the New Riverside Walk was
opened. The park was extensively landscaped and
redesigned in 1899 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee
of Queen Victoria. Before the Royal Show moved to
Stoneleigh Park one of its venues was Victoria Park.
The bowling greens are amongst the best in
England, hosting the English Men's and Women's
Bowling Championships annually as well as the
Women's World Bowling Championships in 1996 and
2004. The bowling greens will host the lawn bowls
event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Most of
Leamington's municipal tennis courts are located in
the park (more are located at the top of The Parade)
as well as extensive children's play areas, a skate
park and a cafe. The park was chosen to host the
2007 European Race Walking Cup.
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Victoria Park, Leamington Spa
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Fun for children
Victoria Park, Leamington Spa
Victoria Park is a public park in Leamington Spa,
Warwickshire, England. It is situated about half a mile
(800 m) west of the town centre and is on the south
bank of the River Leam. The total area of the park as
it stands today is 18.5 acres (7.5 ha).
Up until the 1830s the park was just part of farmland
on the edge of the growing spa town. It was at that
time that one of the local land owning families, the
Willes, began to hold archery competitions on the
land. In the middle of the nineteenth century
Leamington Cricket club made their first home there
and in the 1860s the New Riverside Walk was
opened. The park was extensively landscaped and
redesigned in 1899 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee
of Queen Victoria. Before the Royal Show moved to
Stoneleigh Park one of its venues was Victoria Park.
The bowling greens are amongst the best in
England, hosting the English Men's and Women's
Bowling Championships annually as well as the
Women's World Bowling Championships in 1996 and
2004. The bowling greens will host the lawn bowls
event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Most of
Leamington's municipal tennis courts are located in
the park (more are located at the top of The Parade)
as well as extensive children's play areas, a skate
park and a cafe. The park was chosen to host the
2007 European Race Walking Cup.
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Opening every day from 17th July.
Only the Indoor Play, Laser Combat and Tractor
Rides are closed at the moment but all other
attractions are open – including Farmyard
Favourites, Scales and tails and Guinea Pig Village.
Falconry shows and sheep racing is back, and
Zombie will be doing daily outdoor family fun shows.
Everyone including Members will need to book online
so we are able to monitor numbers in our new
cashless world.
Book your tickets here
We look forward to seeing and welcoming you all
very soon, we have created these guidelines to
ensure you have a safe visit with us and explain
what to expect on your visit.
Check the Social Page (FB )Page for updates.
Hatton Adventdure Worl
Hatton Adventure World offers a range of indoor
and outdoor activities and amazing attractions for
children and adults. There are 100 acres of
entertainment with over 450 creatures great and
small.
Indoor Activities:
Superslide Mania is Currently Closed
Swing, slide and climb your way around our massive
indoor play centre. (Mums and Dads too!)
Scales & Tails
From snakes to stick insects and tortoises to
tarantulas, get hands-on with all our exotic creatures.
Farmyard Favourites
Up close and personal with all of your farmyard
friends.
Guinea Pig Village
250 resident guinea pigs in their very own miniature village.
Sensory Play Currently Closed
Stimulate your child’s sight, taste and hearing senses during their early years. For 0-2-Year-olds.
Zoobee Family Theatre
Ever-changing, fun-packed shows for all. Weekends and school holidays.
Newborn Animals *Seasonal
Every easter at Hatton Adventure World we welcome a wide range of newborn animals from our farm.
Arts & Crafts *Seasonal
Spend a day getting creative and let your imagination run wild!
Indoor Events
Take a peek at the latest events, from Halloween shows to Christmas specials. Fun for the whole family.
Outdoor Activities:
Laser Combat Currently Closed
Outwit your opponents in a game of stealth, speed and nerve. Weekends and school holidays
Gold Rush *Seasonal
Time yourself; dock points for Pan for gold just like in the old days and be sure to find those nuggets!
Assault Course
Time yourself; dock points for any mistakes; dive, duck and navigate your way around the various challenges.
Grand National Sheep Racing *Seasonal
Place your bets at our Grand National Sweepstakes!!
Tractor Safari *Seasonal Currently Closed
With twists and turns along the way spot the animals as you travel through the countryside.
The Falconry Centre
Handle a Hawk, watch the fascinating shows and chat to our resident handler.
Pony Rides
Weekends and school holidays. A small charge applies for pony rides.
JCB Track
Jump on one of our mini-JCBs and pedal furiously around our network of all-weather tracks.
Inflatables *Seasonal
Have a go on our bouncy castles and big inflatable slide!
Fun Fair
Fun fair rides for traditional and popular family fun.
Bluebell the Cow
Our magic cow doesn’t kick, so milking Bluebell is a thoroughly safe experience!
Pig Palace
Come and visit our delightful little piggies at PigPalace!
Trampoline Beds
The sky is the limit! Hop, skip and JUMP your way over to our trampoline beds!
Water Battles *Seasonal
Make a splash this summer and cool off with a water bottle!
Build & Play
Build sandcastles and then knock them down. Play all
day in the sand!
Visit the website for more details about Hatton
Adventure World.
Tickets:
Book your tickets online here.
Under 2's are FREE (with the exception of the entrance
to see Father Christmas, for which there is a small
charge)
ONLINE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE UNTIL 10 AM ON THE
DAY OF YOUR VISIT
All tickets bought online are OPEN tickets and are
valid on any date between the dates specified within
each category below.
Opening Times:
Weekdays 11 am to 4 pm
Weekends 10 am – 5.30 pm
Open every day of the year except Christmas Day
and Boxing Day
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Hatton Adventure World
Dark LaneOpening every day from 17th July.
Only the Indoor Play, Laser Combat and Tractor
Rides are closed at the moment but all other
attractions are open – including Farmyard
Favourites, Scales and tails and Guinea Pig Village.
Falconry shows and sheep racing is back, and
Zombie will be doing daily outdoor family fun shows.
Everyone including Members will need to book online
so we are able to monitor numbers in our new
cashless world.
Book your tickets here
We look forward to seeing and welcoming you all
very soon, we have created these guidelines to
ensure you have a safe visit with us and explain
what to expect on your visit.
Check the Social Page (FB )Page for updates.
Hatton Adventdure Worl
Hatton Adventure World offers a range of indoor
and outdoor activities and amazing attractions for
children and adults. There are 100 acres of
entertainment with over 450 creatures great and
small.
Indoor Activities:
Superslide Mania is Currently Closed
Swing, slide and climb your way around our massive
indoor play centre. (Mums and Dads too!)
Scales & Tails
From snakes to stick insects and tortoises to
tarantulas, get hands-on with all our exotic creatures.
Farmyard Favourites
Up close and personal with all of your farmyard
friends.
Guinea Pig Village
250 resident guinea pigs in their very own miniature village.
Sensory Play Currently Closed
Stimulate your child’s sight, taste and hearing senses during their early years. For 0-2-Year-olds.
Zoobee Family Theatre
Ever-changing, fun-packed shows for all. Weekends and school holidays.
Newborn Animals *Seasonal
Every easter at Hatton Adventure World we welcome a wide range of newborn animals from our farm.
Arts & Crafts *Seasonal
Spend a day getting creative and let your imagination run wild!
Indoor Events
Take a peek at the latest events, from Halloween shows to Christmas specials. Fun for the whole family.
Outdoor Activities:
Laser Combat Currently Closed
Outwit your opponents in a game of stealth, speed and nerve. Weekends and school holidays
Gold Rush *Seasonal
Time yourself; dock points for Pan for gold just like in the old days and be sure to find those nuggets!
Assault Course
Time yourself; dock points for any mistakes; dive, duck and navigate your way around the various challenges.
Grand National Sheep Racing *Seasonal
Place your bets at our Grand National Sweepstakes!!
Tractor Safari *Seasonal Currently Closed
With twists and turns along the way spot the animals as you travel through the countryside.
The Falconry Centre
Handle a Hawk, watch the fascinating shows and chat to our resident handler.
Pony Rides
Weekends and school holidays. A small charge applies for pony rides.
JCB Track
Jump on one of our mini-JCBs and pedal furiously around our network of all-weather tracks.
Inflatables *Seasonal
Have a go on our bouncy castles and big inflatable slide!
Fun Fair
Fun fair rides for traditional and popular family fun.
Bluebell the Cow
Our magic cow doesn’t kick, so milking Bluebell is a thoroughly safe experience!
Pig Palace
Come and visit our delightful little piggies at PigPalace!
Trampoline Beds
The sky is the limit! Hop, skip and JUMP your way over to our trampoline beds!
Water Battles *Seasonal
Make a splash this summer and cool off with a water bottle!
Build & Play
Build sandcastles and then knock them down. Play all
day in the sand!
Visit the website for more details about Hatton
Adventure World.
Tickets:
Book your tickets online here.
Under 2's are FREE (with the exception of the entrance
to see Father Christmas, for which there is a small
charge)
ONLINE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE UNTIL 10 AM ON THE
DAY OF YOUR VISIT
All tickets bought online are OPEN tickets and are
valid on any date between the dates specified within
each category below.
Opening Times:
Weekdays 11 am to 4 pm
Weekends 10 am – 5.30 pm
Open every day of the year except Christmas Day
and Boxing Day
City/town information
Royal Leamington Spa is a beautiful and prosperous town located in the heart of Warwickshire. With a current population of around 50,000, the town’s growth was largely due to the natural spa springs that were discovered and commercialised in the nineteenth century.
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Royal Leamington Spa
Royal Leamington Spa is a beautiful and prosperous town located in the heart of Warwickshire. With a current population of around 50,000, the town’s growth was largely due to the natural spa springs that were discovered and commercialised in the nineteenth century.