Royal Pump Rooms

The Royal Pump Rooms is a museum and art center in Royal Leamington Spa with galleries displaying artworks, local history exhibits, and historical artifacts spread across dedicated spaces. The building also houses a public library, tourist information center, cafe, and assembly rooms available for various events.

The building opened in 1814 as a therapeutic spa attracting patients from across Europe seeking treatments with local mineral waters. It later transformed into a museum and cultural center to house the town's growing art and historical collections.

The building now functions as a community gathering place that displays regional artworks and reflects how the town values its artistic traditions. Visitors can see exhibitions that connect local heritage with contemporary creative work.

Exhibition spaces offer free admission year-round with no barriers to exploring at your own pace. The integrated cafe and tourist information desk are convenient for planning your time or taking a break during your visit.

The building housed one of the earliest modern hot water systems, installed by engineer William Murdoch in 1815 using revolutionary gravity-fed technology. This pioneering system demonstrated the technological ambitions of the spa industry in that era.

Location: Royal Leamington Spa

Address: The Royal Pump Rooms, The Parade, Leamington Spa CV32 4AA

Website: http://warwickdc.gov.uk/royalpumprooms

GPS coordinates: 52.28688,-1.53431

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43