Royal Priors Shopping Centre facts for kids
Royal Priors Shopping Centre is a two-storey shopping mall located in Leamington Spa, a town in Warwickshire, England. It is a popular place for people to shop and meet up.
The shopping centre is right in the middle of Leamington Spa, on its main street called The Parade. It was officially opened in 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II. Building the centre cost about £35 million. It has a large seven-storey car park next to it, and bus stops are very close by, making it easy for visitors to get there.
History of Royal Priors
The Royal Priors Shopping Centre was built on land that used to have old, poor-quality homes. These homes were built between 1810 and 1840. Wealthy people in the town built them for their servants and other people who needed a place to live.
Big Changes Over Time
The biggest update and expansion of the shopping centre happened in 2002. Before this, there was an outdoor area to the north of the centre. This area was covered over to create more indoor space for shops and visitors. This big project cost around £7 million. These changes helped the centre offer even more to the community.
