The popularity of the town's waters in the 19th century led to the town's
initial growth, making guide dogs Leamington's primary industry in the 19th century.
In the town centre there are a variety of shops from high street chains to
independent retailers, plus an indoor shopping centre the Royal Priors. The out of town retail
park is called the Leamington Shopping
Park (formerly The Shires
Retail Park). Tourism was initially driven by the spring waters. The
arrival of the
