Temperate House

The stunningly beautiful Temperate House built in 2002 at a cost of £1.2m is now the centre piece of Jephson Gardens. Slow running streams and waterfalls add atmosphere and character to the fascinating collection of tropical, plants shrubs and trees.

For your information Jephson Gardens was voted "Best Park in Britain 2004" by the Royal Horticultural Society.

First laid out in 1831 as informal riverside walks, the original Newbold Gardens were developed as more formal pleasure grounds after 1846 in honour of Dr Henry Jephson, who had promoted the town as a spa. The Jephson Gardens gained renown for their entertainments, military bands, promenading, croquet and tennis, fountains, illuminations, trees and flowers. They are listed as Grade II on the English Heritage register of historic parks and gardens.

Like many parks they fell into slow decline after World War II but since 1999 have been restored and renewed by Warwick District Council thanks to a grant of over £3 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund. This delightful Victorian oasis is now complemented by a stunning sub-tropical glasshouse, restaurant and teaching studio – the jewel in the crown of Leamington’s wealth of parks and gardens.