9 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Leamington Spa That You Shouldn't Miss

Leamington Spa's Outstanding Live Theatre Company. The Loft Theatre Company has been producing live theatre in Leamington Spa since 1922. Professional standards are our goal as we work to bring variety and the very best in community-based theatre to Leamington Spa, to Warwickshire and to our wider audience beyond. The company has earned a strong reputation nationally for the professional quality of productions. It is run almost entirely by volunteers, many of whom have theatrical or academic drama qualifications and experience, who devote their talent, time and energy to the theatre simply because they find it fulfilling. Each year we produce around nine shows in the main 200 seat auditorium and a smaller number in the 50 seat Douglas Ford studio theatre. Our work covers the range of theatrical styles from classical to modern, tragedy to comedy, farce and musical theatre. Whether you like to be shocked, enlightened or simply entertained, you will find something for you here.

Disc Golf involves throwing specially designed flying discs (like Frisbees)into a metal basket. The long course has 18 holes of approx 90m. The short course has 16 holes of approx 50m. Trees and bushes have been strategically planted to add to the challenge. Beginners are welcome, you can have a great time even if your your score is not so great! If we don't have customers waiting then we will be happy to get out of the shop and give you some pointers on technique. Ground conditions vary across the course and according to season and weather. Trainers are generally fine for the short course in summer; walking boots or wellies are generally a good idea if playing the long course in winter. At present facilities are very basic - a field shelter, an eco-toilet, and a pro-shop in a shipping container.

Did you know you can visit the Leamington Training School? The Guide Dogs Training School at Leamington Spa started in 1941 and today trains 220 dogs a year. We would like to invite you to take part in the Guide Dogs experience and learn about our life-changing work Find out how it all began and how we train a guide dog Discover more about sight loss Experience a blindfold walk

***IN LINE WITH GOVERNMENT RECOMMENDATIONS AND GUIDE DOGS PROTOCOLS, TOURS OF THE NBC ARE CURRENTLY SUSPENDED *** The National Breeding Centre has a range of facilities for welcoming visitors. We are situated just off the M40 at junctions 13 and 14. Scheduled Tours: 2 hour experience on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, plus occasional Saturdays in the summer. We can accommodate individuals, families, groups and coach parties of up to 50 people. School Tours: An interactive 2 hour tour for children at Key Stage age. We can accommodate up to 40 children on this fun and educational tour. Puppy Helper Experience: This is an interactive session, limited to 6 people. Participants will spend time with puppies, and possibly meet a guide dog owner. Meeting Rooms: We have a number of meeting rooms to cater for a variety of requirements for group sizes up to 60 people, or breakfast meetings for up to 50 people. Brief tours or training modules can be arranged as part of your day with us.

Escape Room Adventures Ltd offer three beautifully themed fantasy escape rooms: The Steampunk Express (Wild West / Steampunk theme) Conflict of Kings (Sword and castles theme) and The Star Of Orion (space ship themed). Players have 1 hour to solve puzzles and escape the room. Our rooms utilise the latest designed puzzles and artwork. Hints and help are available for players new to escape rooms.

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. Things to do: 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 Jephson Gardens is open every day from 8am. Closing times vary between 4pm and 9pm depending on the time of year. See entrance gates for current closing times.

The Leam Boat Centre is based in beautiful Jephson Gardens along the river in Leamington Town Centre. The park's old Victorian boathouse was renovated thirteen years ago as part of the Millennium Project and it is now a thriving centre of activity. It's a lovely place to come for a day out as a family; row boats, motor boats and pedalos can be hired as and when you arrive and floating along the river for a carefree, sunlit hour is a wonderful experience. For more adventurous visitors, canoes and kayaks are also available for hire. The Leam Boat Centre also gives lessons in canoeing and kayaking and can cater to all levels of experience, from taster sessions for beginners through to training courses for instructors. Paddle Power kayak courses are held throughout the holidays for children to get their first taste of the sport. It might turn into a lifelong passion!

Leamington Art in the Park festival will take place on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th August 2018 at Jephson Gardens in Leamington Spa. Come along to experience over 200 artists, art and crafts demonstrations and workshops, music, performances and food, all to celebrate local artists and Art in Leamington Spa.

The Star & Garter is just a few moments away from the shopping heart of Leamington Spa, and only a short distance from the beautiful town of Warwick. Our fantastic pub is a relaxed environment where you can eat, drink and relax wherever you want. Our kitchen creates top quality fresh food all day from Brunch to Dinner, with locally sourced ingredients. We can also help you host your party in our Private Dining room with French windows leading onto a private terrace.