Jephson Gardens

Jephson Gardens, Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa, UK
1-90 Years

Description

The Jephson Gardens is a beautiful formal Victorian park located in the centre of Leamington Spa. It offers a peaceful setting for relaxing walks, family outings, and picnics. With its landscaped gardens and scenic views, it is a popular spot for both locals and visitors.

Visitors can explore colourful flowerbeds, a tropical Glasshouse with a goldfish pond and observation beehive, and a wide variety of trees. Activities include boating at the Leam Boat Centre, visiting the Sensory Garden, enjoying sculptures, watching ducks and geese, and relaxing at the Aviary Café. There is also a play area, art studio, event venue for weddings and celebrations, and regular bands in the park.

The gardens are free to enter for all visitors. There are no general admission charges, making it an accessible and budget-friendly attraction.

The experience offers a relaxing mix of nature, art, and leisure activities in a well-maintained park setting. With plenty to see and do for all ages, it is ideal for a casual day out or a peaceful escape. It is a great place to unwind, explore, and enjoy the beauty of a classic Victorian garden.

Features

  • Free
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

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.

Facilities

  • Parking: Newbold Terrace and Newbold Street (some pay-and-display, some free). 
  • Toilets: Toilets, disabled toilets and baby change available. 

What to see

What to see and do

  • Glasshouse - interesting tropical plants, goldfish pond and observation beehive
  • The Aviary Café - beautiful Victorian tea pavilion
  • The Unknown Refugee Statue - Commemorating the life nd work of Leamington-based artist John Bridgeman.
  • Jephson's event venue – weddings, conferences and celebrations
  • Leam Boat Centre - boating in Mill Gardens
  • The Sensory Garden - taste garden, mirrored arch and colourful planting
  • East Lodge - art studio run by Leamington Studio Artists                       
  • East Lodge Garden - beehive with insect-friendly planting and gazebo from Chelsea Flower Show
  • Trees - around 140 species of native and non-native trees. See more about our Tree Walk here.
  • Formal flowerbeds - colourful summer and winter bedding displays
  • Explore the sculpture collection and find the rhino, dragon and hedgehog
  • Watch ducks and geese on the lake
  • Play area in Mill Gardens
  • Bands in the park

Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Jephson Gardens has one building available for hire; South Lodge. Located at the Parade entrance, the lodge is the perfect location for art displays and small meetings. Additionally, the Studio in the Glasshouse is a great base for visiting school groups, running craft activity sessions, and art residencies.

Open every day from 8am. Closing times vary between 4pm and 9pm depending on the time of year.

Address: Jephson Gardens, Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa, UK

Post Code: CV32 4AA

Council: Warwick

County: Warwickshire

  • Bike: bike racks on Newbold Terrace and outside East Lodge
  • Rail: 10-minutes walk from Leamington Spa station via Pump Room Gardens.

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