Royal Leamington Spa

Royal Leamington Spa is an administrative town in Warwick, England, sitting on both banks of the River Leam. Wide avenues lined with Georgian terraces and several public gardens shape the townscape, while the center around The Parade gathers numerous shops and restaurants.

The settlement originally known as Leamington Priors received its royal title in 1838 after Queen Victoria acknowledged its importance as a health resort. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries the local mineral springs drew visitors from across England.

The local pump house now holds a collection of public facilities that both residents and visitors use regularly. Many street names and building facades still recall the era when people traveled here for thermal water treatments.

Most shops and restaurants cluster around The Parade and the adjoining side streets, so you can reach most points of interest on foot. Public gardens offer benches and shade on warm days, useful for a short break between visits.

The first tennis club in the world opened here in 1872 and is considered the birthplace of modern lawn tennis. The grounds lie near the town center and remain open to visitors interested in learning about this sporting milestone.

Location: Warwick

Elevation above the sea: 68 m

Shares border with: Kenilworth, Warwick, Whitnash, Radford Semele, Cubbington, Old Milverton

Website: http://leamingtonspatowncouncil.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.29194,-1.53583

Latest update: December 15, 2025 16:04