Things To Do

• Keep the kids (and yourselves) amused by playing spot the species in Jephson Gardens. Native and imported, unusual trees are to be found in the gardens as well as the glasshouse.
• Explore the Sensory Garden in Jephson Gardens which was designed and nurtured by Warwick District Council’s Green Spaces team, the garden includes raspberries and blackberries for visitors to pick and eat as well as various fragrant, textured and colourful plants to stimulate the senses.  There is also a xylophone which people can play, a mirrored archway, benches and insect homes to encourage pollinating insects.
• Be entertained by taking in a show at the Royal Spa Centre; whether comedy, drama, music or films.
• Head off for an afternoon’s stroll filled with interesting facts about the town’s heritage. The guide, ‘A Walk Around Royal Leamington Spa’ by The Leamington Society, is available to purchase (50p) from the Visitor Information Centre. 
• Take in a production at one of the UK’s leading independent community theatres, Loft Theatre Company.
• Browse around one of the fabulous exhibitions at the Royal Pump Rooms Art Gallery and Museum.
• Polish up those food skills by booking onto a butchery class at Aubrey Allen, butchers to the Royal household.
• Follow the Elephant Trail to see the sights of Sam Lockhart, world famous elephant trainer. The book ‘Elephants in Royal Leamington Spa’ by Janet Storrie can be purchased at the Visitor Information Centre, and contains a map showing where Sam and his elephants lived and performed.
• Pick up a leaflet from the Visitor Information Centre to follow a geological walk. The trail will take you around Leamington town centre to see the fascinating array of stones that have been used in historic and modern buildings.
• Choose one (or many) of the 60 pubs restaurants and bars in the town centre, listed in the Eating and Drinking section, and indulge in a day of gastronomy.
• Grab some popcorn and view the latest blockbuster at Vue Cinema.
• Appreciate Leamington from the water by hiring a rowing boat on the River Leam at Leam Boat Centre. Or if you’re feeling really adventurous, try a canoe course.
• Try your hand at bowling at Victoria Park Bowling Complex – the official home of Bowls England. Generally open from late April to September, as well as recently hosting the Commonwealth Games the venue hosts many international matches for Senior and Junior Men and Women’s teams as well. Casual players are welcome on non-match days.
• Check out the live music scene and see a band. Take a look at the many Entertainment Venues listed on our website to find something to suit you.  
• Discover why Leamington truly is home of the spa and select a pamper package from one of the many award-winning salons in town.
• Or just enjoy the myriad of interesting shops and boutiques in our beautiful Regency town!