Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights

by | Sep 18, 2020

Leamington Christmas Lights

Delivered by BID Leamington in partnership with Leamington Spa Town Council and Warwick District Council (WDC).

With the increase in online sales, towns face major competition to maintain Christmas trade in their centres.

Making Royal Leamington Spa an attractive place to shop during Christmas, and creating a positive and interesting shopping experience is key to improving the town’s footfall.

In a good example of local agencies working together for the benefit of Royal Leamington Spa, the Christmas lights are sourced and organised jointly between the BID Leamington and Warwick District Council (WDC).

The lights are funded by BID Leamington whilst the Christmas Lights Switch-On is organised by WDC. The installation, removal and storage of all the lights, together with the scheme outside the BID area, are funded by Warwick District Council and Royal Leamington Spa Town Council.

Leamington’s Jubilee Tea Party

Leamington’s Jubilee Tea Party

by | Sep 18, 2020

Leamington’s Jubilee Tea Party

Delivered by BID Leamington

Rain didn’t stop play at Leamington’s Jubilee Tea Party on Sunday. Despite the poor weather, an estimated 1,000 people visited the celebrations in the Pump Room Gardens to help mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and join in the fun activities on offer.

Leamington BID director Stephanie Kerr, who organised the Tea Party, said: “I’d like to say a huge thank you to the families who braved the weather and the businesses who put on such a great day. In true British spirit, our community came out and had a great day admiring the hand-painted flags and taking part in all the activities.”

The 1.5 metre long silk flags were the colourful centre piece of the event and were decorated by local scouts, community groups and businesses.

Christmas Scratch Cards

Christmas Scratch Cards

by | Sep 18, 2020

Christmas Scratch Cards

Delivered by BID Leamington

New for 2019 BID Leamington organised their very own Leamington Town Centre Christmas Scratch Cards.

‘Leamington shoppers are in for a cracking Christmas with town centre businesses donating over £3,500 of prizes in a new giveaway to encourage people to buy local over the festivities.

Anyone making a purchase from a participating outlet will be given a Christmas Cracker Scratchcard with the chance to win one of the mystery prizes which have been donated by more than 50 businesses.

There are also hundreds of instant prizes of free coffee or cupcakes up for grabs around the town, plus ten per cent off selected full-priced items from participating businesses in January.

Alison Shaw, BID Leamington Project Manager, said: “We are very excited about what is on offer in Leamington this Christmas as we have so much planned to help make our town centre come alive for customers.

“Christmas is a critical time for our town centre businesses so it is important that we all work together and get behind them over the festive period to make sure Leamington is as magical as ever.

“Thanks to the generosity of businesses in the town centre, we have been able to put together this fantastic prize giveaway which we hope will reward customers and encourage more people to do their Christmas shopping locally.”

Golden Ticket Competition

Golden Ticket Competition

by | Sep 18, 2020

Leamington Golden Ticket Competition

Delivered by BID Leamington

For 7 years BID Leamington ran the Golden Ticket Competition in the lead up to Christmas to encourage customer loyalty and attract visitors for Christmas shopping in town instead of online.

Shoppers were given a ‘Golden Ticket’ every time they made a purchase in a local participating retailer, which was entry to a weekly prize draw. Over the years, hundreds of local stores donated thousands of pounds worth of prizes!  Prizes including; a £1000 diamond, £500 worth of jewellery, Apple iPad, £500 Christmas gift bundles, £250 Christmas gift bundles plus much more were distributed in a series of weekly prize draws and the competition was supported by over 50 local retailers, annually.  All prizes were showcased on a dedicated page on www.royal-leamington-spa.co.uk website as Christmas gifting ideas.

Hanging Baskets

Hanging Baskets

by | Sep 18, 2020

Leamington Hanging Baskets

Delivered by BID Leamington

BID Leamington takes pride in the town’s already enviable beauty and seeks to “improve upon perfection” in an appropriate manner, ensuring Royal Leamington Spa maintains its position as the place to be.

Our hanging baskets are an important part of making the town centre look attractive during the summer months and are always met with a positive response from both shoppers and retailers. Approximately 250 baskets are displayed within the BID area from June through to October.

BID Leamington is currently responsible for purchasing the hanging baskets within the BID area which complement the rest of the town’s baskets and flower themes supplied by Warwick District Council.

The beautiful floral display throughout the town centre often results in our town winning GOLD in the regional Heart of England in Bloom awards!

The Garden Town of Shakespeareland

The Garden Town of Shakespeareland

by | May 11, 2020

The Garden Town of Shakespeareland

Delivered by BID Leamington, Sarah Horne Flowers, Creative Garden Design and Charles Branson Design

This was an ambitious project to showcase Royal Leamington Spa at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2014 and the garden won a coveted Chelsea Silver Medal.

This enchanting exhibit was the result of the enthusiasm and involvement of local businesses, organisations, schools and individuals who brought together their skills, their resources and their energy.  The team were overwhelmed by the response from the local community in supporting this project.

The design captured the essence of the town with its sophisticated Regency exterior, its unique individual character and its artistic, cultural and theatrical interior.

The collaboration contains planting to reflect the different areas of Leamington with floral pods each encapsulating a different style.  It also incorporates a large water inspired element to reflect the River Leam, lakes and fountains associated with this beautiful town.

This ambitious project was completely community funded – drawing together over 70 businesses and many residents from across the region who wanted to make a positive contribution to the town.
You can view the arbour in Jephson Gardens.

 

Leamington Food and Drink Festival

Leamington Food and Drink Festival

by | Apr 28, 2020

Leamington Food and Drink Festival

Delivered by BID Leamington

Since 2008 we have been organising this annual foodie extravaganza which has gone from strength to strength, year on year.

One of the highlights of the local events calendar held every September in the recently refurbished Royal Pump Room Gardens.

An estimated 27,000 visitors from all over the country attend the two day event where there are approx. 130 exhibitors, Live Cookery Theatre, Kid’s Cookery School and Live Music from the Bandstand.

BID Members receive space at heavily discounted rates and preference on bookings, which open in February. Bookings open to outside traders in April 2023. 

To find out more please visit www.leamingtonfoodfestival.co.uk.