It is difficult to talk about Royal Leamington Spa without acknowledging the town’s historic baths. Following the rediscovery of saline springs in the late 18th century, the small Warwickshire village grew into a popular leisure resort where wealthy visitors would take to the waters for their therapeutic benefits.
As the spa industry continued to thrive, plans for a new town north of the river were devised, leading to the construction of some fine examples of Regency architecture.
Today, the town is a hotspot for video game giants. Codemasters, Sega and Full Fat all have offices in an area known as ‘Silicon Spa’.
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