Leamington Guild of Guides Group History Walks Programme 2025
Booking via Eventbrite: Leamington History Group
Tuesday 15-Apr 11:00am Places and People a 90-minute FREE walk with Sidney Syson discovering the men and women who made Leamington Spa. Meet South Lodge, Jephson Gardens, opposite Pump Rooms.
Wednesday 23-Apr 2:00pm Meandering with Mayoralty a 90-minute FREE walk with Martin Harrison looking at architecture, places of interest, history of the town and the importance, influence and impact past Mayors have had on the development of Leamington Spa throughout the years. Meet Town Hall Livery Street entrance.
Saturday 26-Apr 10:00am Meandering with Mayoralty a 90-minute FREE walk with Martin Harrison looking at architecture, places of interest. history of the town and the importance, influence and impact past Mayors have had on the development of Leamington Spa throughout the years. Meet Town Hall Livery Street entrance.
Wednesday 30-Apr 2:00pm Jephson Gardens and the Lights of Leamington a 90-minute FREE walk with Sidney Syson discovering the stories of Leamington’s most beautiful gardens. Meet South Lodge, Jephson Gardens, opposite the Pump Rooms.
Friday 02-May 2:00pm A Walk Back In Time a 2 hour FREE walk with David Morse taking you back in history from the elegant Regency period, through the delightful gardens and across the Mill Bridge to the heart of old Leamington Priors. Meet Town Hall Livery Street entrance.
Sunday 04-May 10;30am Street Art with BRINK a 90-minute walk with artist Tim Robottom through the colourful murals of Leamington and an explanation of the genre. Maximum number of attendees 10. Price per person £10 with all proceeds going towards the Leamington Art Festival. Meet outside main glass doors Pump Rooms.
Thursday 08-May 10am Meandering with Mayoralty a 90-minute FREE walk with Martin Harrison looking at architecture, places of interest. history of the town and the importance, influence and impact past Mayors have had on the development of Leamington Spa throughout the years. Meet Town Hall Livery Street entrance.
Friday 09-May 2:00pm Time for a Pee a 90-minute walk with Nigel Briggs looking at the public timepieces in the town along with the sites of past and present public conveniences. Meet outside main glass doors Pump Rooms
Friday 09-May 2:00pm WALX private tour with David Morse
Wednesday 14-May 11.00am Jephson Gardens, and the Lights of Leamington a 90-minute FREE walk with Sidney Syson discovering the stories of Leamington’s most beautiful gardens. Meet South Lodge, Jephson Gardens, opposite the Pump Rooms
Friday 16-May 2:00pm A Walk Back In Time a 2 hour FREE walk with David Morse taking you back in history from the elegant Regency period, through the delightful gardens and across the Mill Bridge to the heart of Leamington Priors. Meet Town Hall Livery Street entrance.
Saturday 17-May 11:00am Christchurch Gardens Tidy-Up a 60-minute walk with Paul and Jenny Dickins learning the history of the Gardens while watching the work that goes into keeping it tidy. Join the workers for cake and a hot drink after the tour. Meet Christchurch Gardens Noticeboard by tennis courts
Saturday 17-May 10:00am Meandering with Mayoralty a 90-minute FREE walk with Martin Harrison looking at architecture, places of interest, history of the town and the importance, influence and impact past Mayors have had on the development of Leamington Spa throughout the years. Meet Town Hall Livery Street entrance.
Friday 23-May 2:00pm Leamington Railway Station a 90-minute FREE walk with Marianne Pitts discovering the Art Deco masterpiece and garden that is the envy of all. Meet inside main entrance.
Wednesday 28-May 10:00am Meandering with Mayoralty a 90-minute FREE walk with Martin Harrison looking at architecture, places of interest, history of the town and the importance, influence and impact past Mayors have had on the development of Leamington Spa throughout the years. Meet Town Hall Livery Street entrance.
Wednesday 28-May 2:00pm Czech Walk a 90-minute walk with Sidney Syson learning of the bravery of the officers and men of the Free Czech Army and their influence on the town during and after WW2. Meet South Lodge, Jephson Gardens, opposite the Pump Rooms.
Sunday 01-Jun 10:30am Street Art with BRINK a 90-minute walk with artist Tim Robottom through the colourful murals of Leamington and an explanation of the genre. Maximum number of attendees 10. Price per person £10 with all proceeds going towards the Leamington Art Festival. Meet outside main glass doors Pump Rooms.
Thursday 06-Jun 10:30am A Sydenham Stroll a 90-minute FREE walk with Nigel Briggs discovering various sites of interest in the Sydenham area dating from almost 200 years ago to the present day. Why not come early and have breakfast at the Centre before the tour? Meet Syndi Centre, Cottage Square, Sydenham.
Friday 06-Jun 2:00pm A Walk Back In Time a 2 hour FREE walk with David Morse taking you back in history from the elegant Regency period, through the delightful gardens and across the Mill Bridge to the heart of Leamington Priors. Meet Town Hall Livery Street entrance.
Monday 09-Jun 2:00pm Leamington Railway Station a 90-minute FREE walk with Marianne Pitts discovering the Art Deco masterpiece and garden that is the envy of all. Meet inside main entrance.
Tuesday 10-Jun 11:00am Victoria Park a 90-minute FREE walk with David Adams & Lyn Buckle. Renowned for world class bowling greens and superb play facilities but less well known is the fascinating history of the park’s public swimming pool, the spectacular archery competition of 1851, and connections with royalty. Meet at the phone box, corner Archery Road.
Wednesday 11-Jun 11;00am Places and People a 90-minute FREE walk with Sidney Syson discovering the men and women who made Leamington Spa. Meet South Lodge, Jephson Gardens, opposite Pump Rooms.
Thursday 19-Jun 2:00pm Imperial Past a 90-minute FREE walk with Ben Richardson discovering Leamington’s links to the British Empire by exploring the colonial history of the buildings including the Royal Pump Rooms and All Saints Church as well as statues of Queen Victoria and Henry Jephson. Learn of some of the immigrants from and emigrants to Britain’s former colonies and the legacy they left. Meet Information Desk inside Pump Rooms.
Sunday 22-Jun 10:15am for 10:30am Secret Leamington a 90-minute walk with Frank Walsh. Many stories not covered by our regular history walks will be shared in this fascinating tour. But shush, it’s a secret! Meet early for more surprises at Delights Indian Café, 137 Regent Street
Wednesday 25-Jun 11noon Christchurch Gardens a 60-minute walk with Paul and Jenny Dickens learning the history of these iconic gardens. Meet Christchurch Gardens Noticeboard by Tennis Courts
Wednesday 25-Jun 2:00pm Jephson Gardens and the Lights of Leamington a 90-minute FREE walk with Sidney Syson discovering the stories of Leamington’s most beautiful gardens. Meet South Lodge, Jephson Gardens, opposite the Pump Rooms.
Friday 27-Jun 2:00pm A Walk Back In Time a 2 hour FREE walk with David Morse taking you back in history from the elegant Regency period, through the delightful gardens and across the Mill Bridge to the heart of Leamington Priors. Meet Town Hall Livery Street entrance.
Thursday 03-Jul 10:00am Imperial Past a 90-minute FREE walk with Ben Richardson discovering Leamington’s links to the British Empire by exploring the colonial history of the buildings including the Royal Pump Rooms and All Saints Church as well as statues of Queen Victoria and Henry Jephson. Learn of some of the immigrants from and emigrants to Britain’s former colonies and the legacy they left. Meet Information Desk inside Pump Rooms.
Friday 04-Jul 2:00pm A Walk Back In Time a 2 hour FREE walk with David Morse taking you back in history from the elegant Regency period, through the delightful gardens and across the Mill Bridge to the heart of Leamington Priors. Meet Town Hall Livery Street entrance.
Sunday 06-Jul 10:15am for 10:30am Secret Leamington a 90-minute walk with Frank Walsh. Many stories not covered by our regular history walks will be shared in this fascinating tour. But shush, it’s a secret! Meet early for more surprises at Delights Indian Café, 137 Regent Street
Sunday 06-Jul 10:30am Street Art with BRINK a 90-minute walk with artist Tim Robottom through the colourful murals of Leamington and an explanation of the genre. Maximum number of attendees 10. Price per person £10 with all proceeds going towards the Leamington Art Festival. Meeting outside main glass doors Pump Rooms.
Tuesday 08-Jul TBA History Walk Private tour Judith Reynolds. Guide TBD
Wednesday 09-Jul 11:0am Jephson Gardens and the Lights of Leamington a 90-minute FREE walk with Sidney Syson discovering the stories of Leamington’s most beautiful gardens. Meet South Lodge, Jephson Gardens, opposite the Pump Rooms.
Thursday 10-Jul 6:30pm Victoria Park a 90-minute FREE walk with David Adams & Lyn Buckle. Renowned for world class bowling greens and superb play facilities but less well known is the fascinating history of the park’s public swimming pool, the spectacular archery competition of 1851, and connections with royalty. Meet at the phone box, corner Archery Road.
Wednesday 16-Jul 2:00pm Leamington Railway Station a 90-minute FREE walk with Marianne Pitts discovering the Art Deco masterpiece and garden that is the envy of all. Meet inside main entrance.
Thursday 17-Jul 2:00pm History Walk Private Tour Michael Bailey. Guide TBD
Friday 18-Jul 2:00pm The Art of South Town a 90-minute walk with Nigel Briggs discovering the art, sculptures, mosaics, murals, and tableaux in South Leamington. Meet outside main glass doors Pump Rooms
Sunday 20-Jul 10:15am for 10:30am Secret Leamington a 90-minute walk with Frank Walsh. Many stories not covered by our regular history walks will be shared in this fascinating tour. But shush, it’s a secret! Meet early for more surprises at Delights Indian Café, 137 Regent Street
Tuesday 22-Jul 6:00pm Imperial Past a 90-minute FREE walk with Ben Richardson discovering Leamington’s links to the British Empire by exploring the colonial history of the buildings including the Royal Pump Rooms and All Saints Church as well as statues of Queen Victoria and Henry Jephson. Learn of some of the immigrants from and emigrants to Britain’s former colonies and the legacy they left. Meet Information Desk inside Pump Rooms.
Wednesday 23-Jul 2:00pm Places and People a 90-minute FREE walk with Sidney Syson discovering the men and women who made Leamington Spa. Meet South Lodge, Jephson Gardens, opposite Pump Rooms.
Friday 25-Jul 2:00pm A Walk Back In Time a 2 hour FREE walk with David Morse taking you back in history from the elegant Regency period, through the delightful gardens and across the Mill Bridge to the heart of Leamington Priors. Meet Town Hall Livery Street entrance.
Wednesday 30-Jul 11:00am Christchurch Gardens a 60-minute walk with Paul and Jenny Dickens learning the history of these iconic gardens. Meet Christchurch Gardens Noticeboard by tennis courts
Sunday 03-Aug 10:15am for 10:30am Secret Leamington a 90-minute walk with Frank Walsh. Many stories not covered by our regular history walks will be shared in this fascinating tour. But shush, it’s a secret! Meet early for more surprises at Delights Indian Café, 137 Regent Street
Sunday 03-Aug 10:30am Street Art with BRINK a 90-minute walk with artist Tim Robottom through the colourful murals of Leamington and an explanation of the genre. Maximum number of attendees 10. Price per person £10 with all proceeds going towards the Leamington Art Festival. Meet outside main glass doors Pump Rooms.
Tuesday 05-Aug 11.00am Private Tour 90 minutes 20-25 people. Client Chris Greenly guide Ben Richardson
Wednesday 06-Aug 11:00am Czech Walk a 90-minute walk with Sidney Syson learning of the bravery of the officers and men of the Free Czech Army and their influence on the town during and after WW2. Meet South Lodge, Jephson Gardens, opposite the Pump Rooms.
Friday 08-Aug 2:00pm A Walk Back In Time a 2 hour FREE walk with David Morse taking you back in history from the elegant Regency period, through the delightful gardens and across the Mill Bridge to the heart of Leamington Priors. Meet Town Hall Livery Street entrance.
Friday 15-Aug 2:00pm Leamington Railway Station a 90-minute FREE walk with Marianne Pitts discovering the Art Deco masterpiece and garden that is the envy of all. Meet inside main entrance.
Friday 15-Aug 2:00pm WALX Private tour David Morse
Wednesday 20-Aug 2:00pm Jephson Gardens, its Trees and History a 90-minute FREE walk with Sidney Syson discovering the stories of Leamington’s most beautiful gardens. Meet South Lodge, Jephson Gardens, opposite the Pump Rooms.
Tuesday 02-Sep 11:00am Victoria Park a 90-minute FREE walk with David Adams & Lyn Buckle. Renowned for world class bowling greens and superb play facilities but less well known is the fascinating history of the park’s public swimming pool, the spectacular archery competition of 1851, and connections with royalty. Meet at the phone box, corner Archery Road.
Wednesday 03-Sep 11:00am Jephson Gardens and the Lights of Leamington a 90-minute FREE walk with Sidney Syson discovering the stories of Leamington’s most beautiful gardens. Meet South Lodge, Jephson Gardens, opposite the Pump Rooms.
Sunday 07-Sep 10:30am Street Art with BRINK a 90-minute walk with artist Tim Robottom through the colourful murals of Leamington and an explanation of the genre. Maximum number of attendees 10. Price per person £10 with all proceeds going towards the Leamington Art Festival. Meet outside main glass doors Pump Rooms.
Thursday 11-Sep 2:00pm William Louis De Normanville a 90-minute walk with Nigel Briggs to appreciate the work of the Borough Engineer and Surveyor for Leamington Spa from 1882 – 1917. Meet outside Aviary Café Jephson Gardens
Monday 15-Sep TBA 11.00am Town Hall Tour a 90-minute tour for Heritage Open Day. Take a stroll through some of its spectacular rooms and hear stories of the people who made a difference. Meet steps of Town Hall.
Tuesday 16-Sep TBA 2:00pm Town Hall Tour a 90-minute tour for Heritage Open Day. Take a stroll through some of its spectacular rooms and hear stories of the people who made a difference. Meet steps of Town Hall.
Wednesday 17-Sep TBA11:00am Town Hall Tour a 90-minute tour for Heritage Open Day. Take a stroll through some of its spectacular rooms and hear stories of the people who made a difference. Meet steps of Town Hall.
Wednesday 17-Sep 2.00pm Places and People a 90-minute FREE walk with Sidney Syson discovering the men and women who made Leamington Spa. Meet South Lodge, Jephson Gardens, opposite Pump Rooms.
Thursday 18-Sep TBA 2:00pm Town Hall Tour a 90-minute tour for Heritage Open Day. Take a stroll through some of its spectacular rooms and hear stories of the people who made a difference. Meet steps of Town Hall.
Friday 19-Sep TBA11:00am Town Hall Tour a 90-minute tour for Heritage Open Day. Take a stroll through some of its spectacular rooms and hear stories of the people who made a difference. Meet steps of Town Hall.
Friday 19-Sep TBA 2:00pm Town Hall Tour a 90-minute tour for Heritage Open Day. Take a stroll through some of its spectacular rooms and hear stories of the people who made a difference. Meet steps of Town Hall.
Saturday 20-Sep 11:00am Christchurch Gardens Tidy-Up a 60-minute walk with Paul and Jenny Dickins learning the history of the Gardens while watching the work that goes into keeping it tidy. Join the workers for cake and a hot drink after the tour. Meet Christchurch Gardens Noticeboard by tennis courts
Saturday 20-Sep10:30am Private Tour the Goldfish Club guides Paula and Patrick
Wednesday 01-Oct 11:00am Jephson Gardens and the Lights of Leamington a 90-minute FREE walk with Sidney Syson discovering the stories of Leamington’s most beautiful gardens. Meet South Lodge, Jephson Gardens, opposite the Pump Rooms.
Sunday 05-Oct 10:30am Street Art with BRINK a 90-minute walk with artist Tim Robottom through the colourful murals of Leamington and an explanation of the genre. Maximum number of attendees 10. Price per person £10 with all proceeds going towards the Leamington Art Festival. Meet outside main glass doors Pump Rooms.
Friday 26-December 10:30am Private tour Steve Manley Guide Paula Fletcher reserve David Morse. Meet outside main glass entrance to Pump Rooms
NB: Further walks will be added throughout the season.