Leamington Peace Festival

As a central Leamington Spa location, the Assembly Rooms are easy to reach by train or bus. Leamington Spa Railway Station (Old Warwick Road, CV31 3NS) is about 1 to 1.5 miles from Spencer Street, a roughly 15-20 minute walk. Frequent trains run to Birmingham (journeys around 30 to 35 minutes) and Coventry (15 to 20 minutes), and Chiltern Railways offers direct services from London Marylebone (around 1.5 to 2 hours). From the station or the nearby bus terminal, you can take a local bus or taxi into town. For example, Stagecoach buses such as the 68 link Leamington with Coventry and Warwick. Bus stops near Newbold Terrace and Wellington Street will put you just a short walk from the Pump Rooms and Assembly Rooms.

By car, Leamington Spa lies just off major routes. If you’re coming from the south or west, take the M40 and exit at Junction 15 onto the A46, which leads directly to Leamington. From the north or east, use the M42 or M6 to reach the A46. Once in town, follow signs for 'Leamington Spa Town Centre' or 'Regent Court/Pump Room'. Spencer Street (CV31 3NF) is a one-way road beside the Pump Room Gardens – the Assembly Rooms are right there. The town centre is flat and easy to navigate, with the red-brick Royal Pump Rooms serving as a handy landmark.

Parking is available in several nearby car parks. The closest official parking is the Bath Street multi-storey (also known as Bath Place, postcode CV31 3AQ) on the Parade, and another is the Regency House car park on Liverpool Road (CV32 5HN). Both are pay-and-display lots run by the council and just a short walk from the Assembly Rooms. Some on-street parking exists near the town centre, but be sure to obey posted restrictions. Many parking meters are not enforced on Sundays, which can make weekend parking easier. If spaces are scarce, arriving early will help, or you might prefer using a taxi or rideshare (Uber and local cabs both serve Leamington Spa).

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is the nearest major airport, about 25 miles north-east of Leamington Spa. By car via the M42/A46 it’s roughly a 30 to 40 minute drive in light traffic. Alternatively, Birmingham International station (at the airport) connects to Birmingham New Street; from there it's about a 35-minute train ride to Leamington Spa. Coventry Airport (Coventry, CV8) is only about 6 miles away, but it mainly handles private and charter flights. If you’re arriving by international flight, Birmingham is usually easiest; from Heathrow or Gatwick you would typically travel by train via Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (in Derbyshire) is another option, though it requires a longer transfer (about 1.5 hours via Nuneaton).

Leamington Spa offers a wide range of accommodation. In the town centre you’ll find charming hotels and guesthouses set in historic Regency buildings, as well as modern hotels on the outskirts. Chains like Premier Inn and Travelodge have nearby locations, and many cozy B&Bs and inns can be booked online, especially along the Parade, Bath Street and Upper/Coventry Streets. Because Leamington is a popular spa town, it’s wise to book early – summer weekends fill up quickly. Staying in central Leamington (CV31/32 postcodes) means you can easily walk to the Assembly Rooms and enjoy the town’s cafés, shops and gardens. If local hotels are full, nearby Warwick or Kenilworth provide additional options; both are only a short train ride or drive away from Leamington Spa.