The Three Elephants return to Royal Leamington Spa

Located beside the River Leam, Mill Gardens is a much-loved green space in Royal Leamington Spa, celebrated for its lawns, botanical planting, boating lake and central play provision. Its heritage is equally distinctive, with Samuel Lockhart’s performing elephants, Wilhelmina, Trilby and Haddie, once local icons who walked through the town and bathed in the river.

Warwick District Council’s brief for the redevelopment of the park called for a replacement that would reflect the park’s setting, celebrate local identity and create a memorable family destination.

Proludic transformed the initial elephant theme into an ambitious bespoke design. At its centre stands a 4-metre-high Robinia elephant, providing a sculptural focal point as well as opportunities for play.