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Local Information for Leamington Spa

Leamington Spa is a spa town in central Warwickshire, in England. According to the 2001 census the town had a population of 45,114. It is named after the River Leam which flows through the town.

Leamington is the most populous town in the southern half of Warwickshire (the county is almost split in two by Coventry, now in the West Midlands). The town is split north and south by the river Leam, which can flood at times. The town is extending rapidly, particularly to the south. Industry in the town is light to medium and is concentrated along the route to the M40, south of the town. Many people commute from Leamington to Coventry, 10 miles north and Birmingham, 25 miles northwest.

The town is noted for its parks and gardens, particularly the Jephson Gardens, close to the Royal Pump Rooms and next to the River Leam. The central part of the town is the Parade, a street which hosts Royal Priors shopping centre and a wide range of high street chains.

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