The redevelopment of the former Stoneleigh Arms pub on Clemens Street and the Old School on Court Street has now been completed, with the buildings handed over to Warwick District Council for operation.
Back in December 2017, Warwick District Council appointed Complex Development Projects (CPD) to bring to life an exciting masterplan to completely transform the Old Town area of Leamington Spa. Part of this development included the redevelopment of the derelict pub and the Old School.
The Stoneleigh Arms pub closed down back in the 1990s, derelict and inaccessible, with much of the ground floor having collapsed into the basement. In a prominent position on Clemens Street, it was a blight on the streetscape for several years. In addition, an old schoolhouse and an underutilised car park, off Court Street in Leamington Old Town, needed renovation and reinstating.
Councillor Ella Billiald, Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture and Economy, said:
“I’m delighted to see that this phase of development is now complete and we can start to bring the vision to life. This exciting new space is available to let and will be available to local creatives and businesses to deliver a vibrant programme of events and initiatives for the local community.”
Councillor Jim Sinnott, Portfolio Holder for Safer, Healthier and Active Communities, said:
“The Council’s visionary and ambitious masterplan was designed to reshape this part of Leamington Spa into the District’s cultural destination. With the addition of the Stoneleigh Arms development, the Old School, and the Depot, it truly achieves that ambition, with the Creative Quarter now regarded as the centre for the arts and cultural sector. I will be closely following progress to see how this develops over the next few months.”
Emma Harrabin, Snr Development Executive CDP, said:
“We are thrilled to officially hand over these completed buildings to Warwick District Council. This has been an incredible project, breathing new life into heritage buildings that had long stood vacant and in disrepair. This transformation preserves the rich history of the area while creating high-quality, inspiring spaces for local artists and the wider community.”
Further information about the development can be found here: https://leamingtoncreativequarter.co.uk/project/stoneleigh-arms-and-the-old-school- house/
Picture 1: James Brookes, Senior Development Executive at CDP, hands the keys to the Stoneleigh Arms to Councillor Ella Billiald, with Councillor Jim Sinnott.
Notes to editors:
The projects are enabled by the Government’s Future High Street Fund and co-funded by Warwick District Council and Complex Development Projects.
Planning Permission for this project was approved in December 2023 and building works are now complete and handed over to Warwick District Council for operation.
Press Release issued by Warwick District Council 11/6/25