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Christmas Shopping in Leamington: 16 Shops, From Vinyl to Door Wreaths
We checked 16 Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth shops, from Berylune to The Spicy Librarian, for opening hours and addresses. Updated November 2026.
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Christmas
Where to Buy a Christmas Tree Near Leamington in 2026
We checked 5 places to buy a real Christmas tree near Leamington, from Crocker's in Southam to the Morrisons pop-up, for 2026 prices. Updated November 2026.
Food hygiene
Leamington Hygiene Ratings: Holiday Inn 2, Lillington Shop 1
A Lillington convenience store was rated 1 and the Holiday Inn at Tachbrook Park 2 in late-published September ratings. All 24 October ratings so far are 5.
Food and drink
Christmas Dinner in Leamington 2026: Pubs With Prices
10 pubs and hotels around Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth list 2026 Christmas menus, from £60.95 to £175 a head on Christmas Day. Checked November 2026.
Kenilworth
Kenilworth Roadworks: Road Closures and Traffic Orders Near Kenilworth
Kenilworth roadworks: A452 Kenilworth Road (now, until 1 May) and every other traffic order within 3 km, checked each morning with the council's notice...
Kenilworth
Kenilworth Weather: 7-Day Forecast and Today's Hourly Outlook
Kenilworth weather today: light drizzle, 10°C by day and 7°C overnight, with a 16% chance of rain and winds up to 6 mph.
Council
Warwick Council This Week: Thickthorn Units and Padel Courts
Two planning nights at Leamington Town Hall: Lidl and 160 homes on Tuesday, six industrial units at Thickthorn, Kenilworth, and a padel refusal on Wednesday.
Food hygiene
Leamington Food Hygiene: 43 New 5s, Pizza Shop Rated 2
Every Warwick district food hygiene rating since 1 September: 43 businesses rated 5, a Warwick pub 4, a Baginton pub 3 and a Leamington pizza unit rated 2.
Kenilworth
Kenilworth Castle Father Christmas: £12, Weekends 5-20 Dec
Father Christmas is at Kenilworth Castle on three December weekends, 5 to 20 December 2026: all seven session times, ticket prices for members and how to book.
Stoneleigh
Stoneleigh Winter Fair: 28 and 29 Nov, £7, Free Parking
Stoneleigh Winter Fair is Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026 at NAEC Stoneleigh: £7, under-5s free, free parking, Santa's sleigh and a skate rink.
Kenilworth
Kenilworth Christmas Lights: 6pm, Friday 27 November
Kenilworth's lights go on at 6pm on Friday 27 November on the High Street, closed 3pm to 10pm. Then the free Abbey End Festive Hub with Santa on Saturday.
Schools
Leamington School Term Dates 2026/27: Break Up 18 December
Warwickshire schools break up Friday 18 December and return 4 January. Plus Arnold Lodge, Warwick School, Myton, North Leamington and Kenilworth School dates.
Christmas
Leamington Spa Christmas Market 2026: Six Sundays From 15 November
Leamington's Christmas market is on the Parade, 10am to 5pm, on Sundays from 15 November to 20 December, plus Kenilworth and Warwick. Updated November 2026.
Christmas
Santa Near Leamington 2026: Hatton From £31, Castle From £29
Hatton's Enchanted Christmas Kingdom, with its Elf Academy, runs from 28 November, from £31 a child; Warwick Castle's Santa is from £29. Updated November 2026.
Kenilworth
Kenilworth HS2 Noise: Major Impact Now at Dalehouse Lane
HS2's own report now rates Dalehouse Lane noise as major, day and night, where the Environmental Statement said moderate. The council rules by 20 October.
Leamington Spa
Leamington Remembrance: Sunday Was 8 Nov, Armistice Day Wed 11 Nov
Leamington's Remembrance service is about 10.50am on Sunday 8 November at Euston Place, with roads shut 6am to 1pm. Warwick, Kenilworth and Whitnash too.
Leamington Spa
Past: Leamington Halloween 2026, Half Term Was 26-30 October
Half term is 26 to 30 October. Lord Leycester ghost tours at £15 adult, 500 free pumpkins in Warwick, the Pumpkin Path and both castles' Halloween, with prices.
Kenilworth
Kenilworth Skate Park Survey Closes Friday 11 September
Warwick District Council wants views on rebuilding Castle Farm skate area in Kenilworth. The survey shuts on Friday 11 September. What is there now.
Kenilworth
Past: Fireworks near Leamington, Kenilworth and Warwick Were Sat 7 November
Kenilworth Castle fireworks are on Saturday 7 November: gates open 5.30pm, last entry 6.45pm, display 7pm, with ticket prices. Updated November 2026.
Kenilworth
Kenilworth 550 Homes: Consultation Closed, Nothing Filed Yet
Catesby's consultation on 550 Green Belt homes at Kenilworth closed on 20 September. No outline application was on the council's register as at 24 September.