Where is Leamington Spa?
Royal Leamington Spa is a large town located east of Warwick and south of Coventry. It’s a 45-minute drive away from the city of Birmingham and a 50-minute drive away from Leicester and Northampton. It’s also only 10 miles north of the Cotswolds National Landscape, putting one of the largest green spaces in England on the doorstep of our new homes in Leamington Spa.
Transport in Leamington Spa
Located just north of the M40, Leamington Spa benefits from a direct route into Banbury, Bromsgrove, and towards London. You can reach Coventry along the A46, Northampton along the A425, and Birmingham via the M42, while several motorways - the M1, the M5, the M6, and the M6 Toll - are all within an hour’s drive of home.
As for train travel, Leamington has a four-platform station in the town centre, which you can use to get to Nuneaton, Birmingham and Manchester, alongside local stations such as Warwick and Banbury.
Shopping in Leamington Spa
If you’d like to experience Leamington Spa’s retail scene, the best venue to do so is the Royal Priors Shopping Centre. Located along Warwick Street in the town centre, the mall provides a range of high street options including Ernest Jones, Moss, Clements & Church, and several charity shops. You can also visit the Covent Garden Quarter Market on the last Sunday of every month, or a retail market held on Holly Walk every Friday. As for large-scale shopping trips, Birmingham’s Bullring is a 50-minute drive from Leamington Spa and offers over 160 shops including brands such as Swarovski, Fatface, River Island, LEGO, and Calvin Klein.
Things to do in Leamington Spa
There are plenty of activities to keep you entertained in Royal Leamington Spa. These range from an AirHop trampoline park to tenpin bowling for younger children, a rage room venue, axe throwing and a VR arcade for teenagers and adults. Leamington Spa is also a short drive away from Adventure Sports Warwickshire, where you can have a go at quad biking and archery. As for day-to-day entertainment, you’ll find green spaces at the Jephson and Pump Room Gardens, and historic sites at Warwick Castle and Guys Cliffe House. The town is also known for its annual food festival, which you can attend every September in the town centre.
The best places to buy new builds near Leamington Spa
Whatever you’re looking for in your future home, Leamington Spa is guaranteed to provide it. Here are some of the best places to live nearby.
Heathcote
Heathcote is a neighbourhood tucked into the southernmost corner of Leamington Spa. It contains a large business park at Heathcote Industrial Estate, making it the perfect suburb for owners of small businesses and startups. Heathcote also borders the Leamington Shopping Park, giving residents access to supermarkets and large superstores like The Range. As for the local countryside, our new builds in Leamington Spa are located just north of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s Oakley Wood, a green space perfect for birdwatching and family walks.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Less than half an hour away from Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon – the birthplace of Shakespeare – is famous for its entertainment industry, with three famous stages at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the Swan Theatre, and The Other Place. As for the town itself, it provides a pleasant combination of outdoor markets and independent shops, with shopping centres at Bell Court, Maybrook, and The Minories. Our new builds in Stratford-upon-Avon are located at Shottery View, a short walk away from all of Stratford’s major amenities.
Alcester
Alcester is a small market town just south of Redditch and 30 minutes’ drive away from Royal Leamington Spa. Popular for its half-timbered architecture and regular markets, it’s an ideal spot for families and retirees to experience the best of the Warwickshire countryside. Our new homes in Alcester are a 20-minute drive away from Redditch and a 40-minute drive away from central Birmingham, with nearby train stations in Redditch and Stratford-upon-Avon. If you’re looking for a commuter-friendly town surrounded by rural fields and parks, Alcester is one of the best places to live near Leamington Spa.
Looking to buy a new home in Leamington Spa?
If you’re looking for a house in the suburbs, with close proximity to both the Warwickshire countryside and Birmingham city amenities, book an appointment to view our new homes in Leamington Spa today.
