Things to do

Jephson Gardens is a beautiful formal Victorian park in the centre of Leamington Spa. It’s the perfect place for a relaxing stroll or family picnic. Lots of colourful flowerbeds and interesting sculptures make for a great day out. Visit the Glasshouse – interesting tropical plants and goldfish pond.  Eat at the Aviary Café – a beautiful Victorian tea pavilion. Hire boats at Leam Boat Centre in Mill Gardens. Explore the Sensory Garden – taste garden, mirrored arch and colourful planting. Visit East Lodge Garden – garden with insect-friendly planting and beehive Trees – around 140 species of native and non-native trees.  Explore the sculpture collection and find the rhino, dragon and hedgehog. Watch ducks and geese on the lake.  Play area across the river in Mill Gardens.

The National Centre, formerly known as the National Breeding Centre located just outside of Leamington Spa, is where our puppies begin their journey to become life-changing guide dogs. The centre has room to breed up to 1,500 puppies a year and, since opening our doors in 2011, we have now bred almost 11,000 puppies – that’s a lot of life-changers!

We offer scheduled visitor experiences of the National Centre, where attendees may get the chance to see the puppies as they socialise and grow; gaining experience of everyday sights and sounds, which help them develop the skills needed to become guide dogs.

The Royal Pump Rooms is a cultural centre 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. It is a Grade II listed building.

The British Motor Museum houses the world’s largest collection of historic British cars. Celebrating the past, present and future of British motoring.  

There are over 400 British classic cars for our visitors to explore from the collections of the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust and the Jaguar Heritage Trust. Learn about the people behind the cars, the places they were built and hear the stories from our guides. Plus our free tours and interactive family activities will inspire and bring the stories to life – there is plenty to keep everyone entertained.

Imagine a totally electrifying day out at Britain’s ultimate castle. Where you can immerse yourself in a thousand years of jaw-dropping history – come rain or shine. Where ancient myths and spell-binding tales set your imagination alight, and your hair on end. Where princesses are pampered and maidens are wooed, as winners become true heroes and losers are confined to dark, dank dungeons to be forgotten for eternity. It could only be Warwick Castle.

Lancaster Castle, often known as John O’ Gaunt’s Castle, is one of the most historically fascinating surviving buildings in the country. Its beginnings date back to Roman times when, from its commanding position on the hill overlooking the town of Lancaster and the River Lune, it stood as a bastion against the marauding forces of the ancient Picts and Scots tribes.

Owned by the Duchy of Lancaster (His Majesty King Charles III is the Duke of Lancaster), the castle has witnessed scenes of significant historical, cultural and political importance throughout the centuries. These include incidents of religious persecution, the trials of the Lancashire Witches and over 200 executions for everything from murder to stealing cattle.

Until 2011 it was a fully functioning HM Prison and today it is a magnificent ‘living’ monument, offering a glimpse into England’s often dark past through tours and special events enjoyed by modern day visitors of all ages.